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Terry John Barto is an award-winning author and screenwriter. Before writing children's books, he directed and choreographed 200+ regional theater productions, events, trade shows, television, and cruise ship shows throughout the United States and abroad.

As creative director for Wings of Dreams Productions, he developed diverse ideas into compelling family stories for animation films. Terry collaborated with sculptors, costumers, jewelers, and engineers to design dynamic dolls.

Terry is also the author of the Amazon #1 Bestseller Nickerbacher. He lives in Los Angeles, California, and enjoys Pilates, Yoga, and hiking with his dachshunds, Hunter and Mazie.

Inspire

A book to encourage kids..

Reading is becoming a lost art, especially among children in the early elementary school grades. With video games, sports practice, and play dates vying for their attention, it takes an excellent story to get kids to pick up a book voluntarily. When the characters are likable and believable, kids naturally want to follow their adventures. This book is a fun way to improve their reading skills.

Gollywood, Here I Come! is author Terry John Barto's first children's book. The story, which stars a turkey named Anamazie Marie LaBelle, is fun and simultaneously teaches kids important life lessons. Through hard work and a positive attitude, she realizes her dream. Of all the children's books currently on the marketplace, no others feature a turkey as the main character.

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Gollywood, Here I Come! taps into current pop culture trends of T.V. shows like America's Got Talent and the public's fascination with celebrities. At its heart, the story leaves young readers with a positive message, "You can do anything if you work hard and never give up."

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