On The First Day of School

About the Book

Dean and George Carris are getting ready for their first day of school. George is going into Kindergarten and Dean is going into second grade. George is very excited and Dean is very nervous. Joanne Karipidis Kefalas invites you into Dean and George's home to meet Yiayia, Papou and Mama. Let’s see how the first day of school turned out for these two Greek American brothers!

About the Author

Joanne Karipidis Kefalas lives in Long Island, New York with her husband, 3 sons and of course mother (Yiayia). Ms. Kefalas likes to use herself, 3 sons and mother as the different characters in her books. She taught reading in the public school system for many years. That is where she began writing her children’s books. Her stories encompass repetitive words, easy language, life lessons and Greek culture. She feels that a lot of children can relate to her storybooks. Ms. Kefalas is the author of several other children’s books including “Why Am I Afraid”.