Joseph L. Licari is a dedicated author from Saint James, Long Island who transitioned from a successful business career to focus on family, writing, and music. The father of three grown daughters, he has enjoyed coaching and mentoring kids and adults of all ages, and Joe currently works part-time as a guitar instructor for a major music retailer. Joe also conducts author visits and workshops in elementary schools, libraries, bookstores, and other venues.

These experiences have taught Joe that teaching is most effective when it's engaging, interactive, and tailored to the individual's needs and interests. As a result, his writing and presentations encourage curiosity and help children learn in ways that are fun and motivating.

Joe's debut book, Mia's Mouses, was awarded the 2024 Pencraft Seasonal Book Award for Children in the K-3rd - General Genre. This heartwarming children's story introduces young readers to plural nouns through the adventures of a young girl and her mouse friends. Mia's Mouses Workbook and Coloring Book is a companion activity book that further enhances this learning experience with interactive activities like crossword puzzles, wordsearches, coloring pages, and plural noun worksheets making it an invaluable tool for teachers and parents.

A graduate of Stony Brook University with a B.S. and Hofstra University with an MBA, Joe has also completed several certificates in Creative Writing. When he's not immersed in writing or teaching music, Joe enjoys spending quality time with his family, staying active, and contributing to his local church and community.

Mia's Mouses is a heartwarming children's story that introduces young readers to plural nouns through the adventures of a young girl and her mouse friends.

Mia is a young girl who loves to dance and learn. One day she makes friends with three cute little mice in her yard: Squeaky, who likes to play, tease, and sneeze; Nibbles, who likes to eat; and Speedy, the fastest mouse, who likes to run around. She and the mice spend all day together and enjoy being friends.

But Mia calls her friends mouses, even though her friends and family explain to her that the word mice is the right way to say it. She uses her curiosity and some help from her teacher to learn about the rules for making nouns plural. Mia enjoys learning new things and sharing her knowledge with others, and soon she'l know all she needs to know about plural nouns.

Including engaging humor and infectious rhymes, this children's story teaches young readers about regular and irregular plural nouns, building their vocabulary and literacy skills.

Published by Archway Publishing.

Mia's Mouses Workbook and Coloring Book, is a companion activity book that further enhances this learning experience with interactive activities like crossword puzzles, wordsearches, coloring pages, and plural noun worksheets making it a valuable tool for teachers and parents.

Published by Amazon KDP.