Mary Ayotte has published her first book. It is a story for children entitled “Leland the Leprechaun ,” whose main character, a young Leland, not really ready for the magic he possesses, goes off on St. Patrick’s day looking to test his powers. He happens upon a troubled little girl who suddenly has a delightful magical day. The story is illustrated in brilliant colors by William C. Ahearn. The book is dedicated to her parents, Philip F. and Margaret Ellis Palladino, and her sister-in-law, Phyllis O’Shea Palladino. The self-published book was printed by Brown Printing company in Troy, NY.
Mary, a graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English from the University at Albany. She has authored many unpublished poems and essays. She currently resides in Waterford, NY.
Mary will be signing books on Saturday, March 11th from noon until 1PM at the River Street Beat Shop located at 197 River Street, in the "Antique District" of downtown Troy.
“Leland the Leprechaun” is available at The Bookmark in Newton Plaza and WB O'Connor Church Goods in Latham; The Counties of Ireland, Tipperary Trading at Tara Ltd, The River Street Beat Shop and St. Mary's Hospital Gift Shop in Troy; and The Celtic Treasures and Borders in Saratoga Springs.
PHOTO CAPTION: Mary Ayotte reads the story of “Leland the Leprechaun” to her grand daughter Julia.
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