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“Girls Can!” Brings Inspirational Messages from Sandra Day O’Connor, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, and Sally Ride to Young Girls
A new children’s picture book by author and father Rick Kupchella
Golden Valley, Minn. –- (November 17, 2004) –- GIRLS CAN! Make It Happen
(TRISTAN Publishing; November 2004; $16.95), a new children’s book by Rick Kupchella, encourages young girls to believe in themselves with its inspiring message that they can do anything and be anything. Written in verse, this charming volume includes the stories of former “little girls” Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court; Sally Ride, the first American woman astronaut; and Jackie Joyner-Kersee, an Olympic gold medalist in track and field. Marilyn Brown’s bright, bold full-color illustrations reinforce the book’s theme that girls have the power to make their dreams a reality. The book is targeted to children ages four- to eight-years-old.
Talking about what prompted him to write GIRLS CAN!, Rick Kupchella says, “The original idea came from being the father of two young daughters, Caroline, age eight, and Elizabeth, age five. My wife Leslie and I have worked hard to instill in them the belief that they can be anything they want to be. I was also driven by the conviction that establishing a fundamental value of reading in children is incredibly important.” Both Caroline and Elizabeth are depicted in the artwork for the book.
“Finding the right role models who exemplified the book’s message was also crucial to me. Sandra, Jackie, and Sally have inspired girls and women for years with their many great accomplishments,” said Kupchella. Each of these remarkable women spent time with Rick, sharing memories of growing up. Their personal stories, which encourage young girls to discover and pursue what they want to be, are incorporated into the book’s text.
With its vibrant pictures and delightful verse, GIRLS CAN! is an empowering must-read for young girls everywhere.
ABOUT RICK KUPCHELLA
Rick Kupchella is a weekend news anchor at KARE 11 in Minneapolis. An award-winning journalist, he has been
recognized repeatedly for excellence in broadcasting by the New York International Film Festival, the
Chicago Regional Emmy Awards and the Gannett Corporation. A devoted husband and father, he enjoys spending
time with his wife and daughters traveling, taking photographs, and writing. He is the author of the
children’s book, Tell Me What We Did Today, which is also published by TRISTAN.
ABOUT MARILYN BROWN
Marilyn Brown, whose credits include the award-winning book The Station, created the visually engaging
images for GIRLS CAN! using pastels. She grew up in Edina, Minnesota, and studied art at institutions
around the globe. Beginning with the Minneapolis College of Art and Design (now known as MCAD), she
also received training at the Johannesburg, South Africa Art Center, and studied with Dimitar Krustev
in Venice. A diverse artist, Marilyn uses pastels, watercolors, oils, and pen and ink for her craft.
She also created the well-known “Seasons Bay Resorts” series for Department 56.
ABOUT TRISTAN PUBLISHING
Based in Golden Valley, Minnesota, TRISTAN Publishing is a specialty book publisher with key titles such as
A Cup of Christmas Tea, The Next Place, and PEEF The Christmas Bear. Founded in 2002
by industry veteran Brett Waldman, the privately held company has more than 27 titles and strives to publish books with a message that touch people’s hearts and make a difference in their lives.
Publishing under three imprints, TRISTAN Publishing, TRISTAN OUTDOORS and Waldman House Press, the company
continues to grow one book at a time. For more information call 763.545.1383 or visit
www.tristanpublishing.com.
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GIRLS CAN! Make It Happen
By Rick Kupchella
TRISTAN Publishing
Publication Date: November 2004
ISBN 0-9726504-3-1; $16.95; 40 pages; Hardcover with jacket
For an electronic copy of the book cover or photo of Rick Kupchella or Marilyn Brown, please
e-mail or call Susanne Miiller at
smiller@tristanpublishing.com or call 763.545.1383.
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