Perhaps Now available on Amazon in paperback and ebook formats!
This story began from my lifelong love of animals and the adoption of our wonderful dog, Otis.
In 2017, Otis was rescued by volunteers from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. He was flown to The Humane Society of Atlantic County in Atlantic City, where we met and fell in love!
The title, Perhaps, was inspired by my father, who told me he loved it when his first-grade teacher, said, “Perhaps.”
By Linda Joyce Pepe
Lettuce, Be Thankful
Linda Joyce Pepe has been an educator for more than three decades. She’s taught all grades from preschool through middle school and special education classes. Her writing path is entwined with her classroom experiences and love of reading and language arts. Taking courses on Storyteller Academy helped Linda hone her craft, and she is an active member of SCBWI and critique and writing groups.
Lettuce, Be Thankful was inspired by a healthy eating bulletin board she designed with cartoon characters. With each word she writes, Linda is committed to creating picture books to inspire, educate, and delight children. She endeavors to touch hearts, spark imaginations, and leave a lasting impact on her readers.
She is a founder and the Administrative Director of the Raise Your Glass Foundation, a non-profit charity, benefiting Shriners Hospital for Children.
Her poems, fiction and non-fiction stories have been published in The Sandpaper News Magazine. Linda takes pride in growing vegetables and herbs in her courtyard garden. She lives by the sea in New Jersey, with her husband, and lovable rescue dog, Otis.
Illustrator
Jasmine Mills
About the Illustrator
Jasmine T. Mills is a children’s book illustrator from Virginia, dedicated to bringing stories to life with vibrant, colorful, and inclusive illustrations. A mother, wife, and outdoor enthusiast, Jasmine draws inspiration from nature and the simple joys of family life. Her work is celebrated for its rich colors, whimsical details, and diverse characters that spark imagination and wonder in young readers. As a passionate children’s literacy advocate, Jasmine believes every child deserves access to stories that inspire and empower. She proudly donates a portion of her proceeds to the Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Peta and the World Wildlife Fund.
When she’s not illustrating, Jasmine enjoys hiking, cooking, playing with her kids, and championing the power of books to connect and uplift.
