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Arleen McCarthy

Arleen McCarthy

Author Interview - Arleen McCarthy

Author of MY FRIEND JOHN

My book is about a little boy who has special needs and his experience at his new school.

Author Interview - Arleen McCarthy

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Author I draw inspiration from:

Jacqueline Woodson

Author Interview - Arleen McCarthy | Author I Draw Inspiration From

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Favorite place to read a book:

My bed

Book character I’d like to be stuck in an elevator with:

Callie, the narrator in My Brother Charlie by Denene Millner, Holly Robinson Peete, and Ryan Elizabeth Peete.

I would discuss growing up with siblings with special needs.

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The moment I knew I wanted to become an author:

When I knew I had a story to tell.

Hardback, paperback, ebook or audiobook:

Hardback ---it is hard.

The last book I read:

Mirror Work by Louise Hay

Author Interview - Arleen McCarthy | The Last Book I Read

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Pen & paper or computer:

computer

Book character I think I’d be best friends with:

Callie from My Brother Charlie....we have a lot in common.

If I weren’t an author, I’d be a:

Clothing designer

Favorite decade in fashion history:

90s

Place I’d most like to travel:

Italy--it's my favorite place.

My signature drink:

red wine

Favorite artist:

Oasis

Number one on my bucket list:

Living abroad for a year

Anything else you'd like to add:

Thank you for hosting me.

Find more from the author:

  • https://www.instagram.com/arleenmccarthy

About Arleen McCarthy:

Author Interview - Arleen McCarthy

Arleen McCarthy is a teacher in New York City and the author of a debut children’s book, MY FRIEND JOHN.

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