Virginia author showcases personal uniqueness in new book

In her new children’s book, “Fiona Fabulous O’Malley,” author MaryAnne Thornton teaches children to appreciate their personal traits.

The story introduces readers to the titular character Fiona Fabulous O’Malley, who wanted to be a beauty queen that’s “really” fabulous. She wants to look different from what she is because she is tired of hearing that she is one of a kind. Will she ever be fabulous the way she wants it? Or will she come to realize the she is already fabulous the way she is? Thornton places a timely and universal lesson in this entertaining children’s story.

Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher atwww.tatepublishing.com/bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon.com.

Thornton lives in Charlottesville, Va., where she works as a realtor. She has also been the owner and director of a community theatre for over 25 years. She and her husband have four children, six beautiful grandchildren, and an extremely fabulous chocolate Labradoodle, Hazel.