In the book, Bolla sets out to debunk stereotypes about stepmothers and give children a positive outlook on blended families. Since there was not a lot of positive media about stepmothers growing up, she decided to create her own for her families and other blended families. “I hope that families can read this as they navigate divorce or new people coming in and out of their lives,” Bolla said. “The Truth About Stepmoms” is a children’s picture book intended for ages 6-8, grades one through three. Bolla is holding multiple launch parties, including 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 4 at the Fascination Factory, 2295 E.Lincoln St. Suite 150, Birmingham. “Renee has come in before and she is a very lovely and engaging author,” Fascination Factory founder Lacey Foon said. The Fascination Factory is a play-based learning business in Birmingham. About once a month they have a local author come in and do a reading. “As a child of a divorce who grew up with a stepmom, I also thought that it was a lovely idea that she had a book about this, especially in this day and age, where divorces are so prevalent,” Foon said. To attend, sign up for any of the Fascination Factory’s open play spots for the morning of May 4. Other launch parties will be held 11 a.m.-noon May 10 at Sidetrack Bookshop in Royal Oak, 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 11 at Coreander’s Children’s Bookshoppe in Grosse Pointe Park, 2:30-4 p.m. May 11 at Schuler Books in West Bloomfield, and 1-2 p.m. May 19 at the Detroit Public Library May 19. For more information, visit reneebollaauthor.com.

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