Arnold the not Dinosaur
A CHILDREN’S BOOK WITH HEART
Childhood, identity, and everything in between – that is what sixteen- year-old author Jess Robus aims to tackle in her newest book Arnold the Not Dinosaur, set to be released on the 22nd of April 2023.
Beautifully illustrated by Holly Evers, Arnold the Not Dinosaur tells the tale of great green galumphing dinosaur Arnold who must grapple with issues of personal identity and staying true to himself in a world full of people insisting that he must be something other than what he truly is.
Jess’s first book, an original anthology of poetry entitled a few slivers of light, published in 2021, chronicled her experience with anxiety & depression in a way that was accessible to her fellow teenagers.
With Arnold she hopes to open discussions around mental health and identity with children – providing an opportunity for healthy dialogue around complicated questions.
To arrange school talks, readings, book signings or interviews please contact Jess on jess@jessrobus.com
Where to buy your copy
(Order it online here)
(Broadacres only for now)
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Guest: Jess Robus | A 16-year-old student at Heronbridge College in Joburg. She has just authored a new children’s book, “Arnold the Not-Dinosaur”.
SABC Morning Live
23 April 2023
“Sixteen-year-old author Jess Robus has just released her second book titled “Arnold the Not Dinosaur”.
Beautifully illustrated by Holly Evers, the book tells the tale of the great green dinosaur Arnold, who must grapple with issues of personal identity and staying true to himself.
She also hopes to open discussions around mental health and identity with younger children – providing an opportunity for healthy dialogue around complicated questions. “
Find me online!
You can find me on Instagram at @jess_celestes_musical_mayhem, on YouTube as Jessica Celeste, and on Wattpad as JCDuValier. Facebook and I also have a tumblr, but good luck with finding that.
Email me: jess@jessrobus.com