by KWilson | Mar 8, 2019 | Books & Music, Kids Corner
The Tortorella Foundation’s Literacy Program is proud to share a new book Jerome Finds a Home by author Kristin Wilson and illustrator Michael Bennett. Jerome is an unusual giraffe with bucked teeth and unique colors who finds himself in a new place without any...
by KWilson | Jun 17, 2015 | News & Events, Top Story
Over the years, the John and Christine Tortorella Family Foundation for Giving Back have supported a variety of programs and organizations that enrich and protect the lives of others. At the basis of everything we do is our passion for humanity – for animals, people...
by KWilson | Oct 12, 2014 | Top Story
Hey Kids! Would you like to read a free online book and hear it in Spanish? Annie & Little One and Do Bugs Have Belly Buttons? and Tickets for Rocky are available to be heard in Spanish for free on our new page — click here to hear it now! Hey Coach! is also...
by ScottK | Aug 27, 2012 | Kids Corner
It all started when I was going to school to be a teacher! I was taking a class at Dowling College in Long Island called Early Childhood Physical and Art Education. I was assigned a project to write an educational children’s book, and my mom and I started...
by ScottK | Aug 3, 2012 | Kids Corner
The story of Stubby & Rusty is true! It took place in a beautiful island in Florida called Pass-a-grille. Here are some real-life photos from Pass-a- grille, Merry Pier and the Sea Bird Sanctuary, where the real Stubby recovered from his...