Samantha MacinoSamantha Macino is a children's book author, mom of four, and psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes that little bodies are meant to move, play, and connect. She is also a proud mom of four, which inspires her daily to create playful, meaningfulexperiences that support healthy child development.With a master's degree in nursing and years of experience working with children and adolescents in high-need community settings, Samantha brings both professional insight and deep compassion to her work. She has seen firsthand how movement, connection, and intentional interaction can support emotional well-being, confidence, and growth in young children.Through her interactive, movement-based books, Samantha helps transform reading time into joyful moments of play and connection between children and caregivers. Her stories invite children to jump, stretch, stomp, and sway while encouraging caregivers to engage in simple, meaningful ways.Writing and digitally designing children's books allows Samantha to fulfill her passion and sense of purpose-combining creativity with care to make a positive difference in the lives of children and families. She deeply cares about all children and is dedicated to creating books that help kids stay active, feel supported, and grow strong-emotionally, physically, and creatively. Read More Read Less