Soon after (and much to my surprise), “Sophie” received international attention when I was approached by Molouk Y. Ba-Isa, Gulf Editor of the Saudi Gazette and one of the first female journalists ever to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
I couldn’t quite believe I was hearing from someone so far away… who was interested in this book. Molouk explained to me that everyone “from grannies to babies” has a Facebook page there and no one is monitoring the kids. She had been arguing with professors at the King Fahd University about how kids do in fact need guidance in this area… and then, somehow, she stumbled upon my book! She explained that if it was okay with me she would send me interview questions and put together a nice article. It turned out to be a full page, 1500 word piece in one of the most widely read newspapers in Saudi Arabia. Not bad and very unique for one of my first pieces of written press!
The past two years have taken me on a wonderful journey. This “little” book has opened up compelling and fascinating conversations, and given me the opportunity to lend my voice to a subject which I’m passionate about. I have guested regularly on local television (FOX29 Good Day Philadelphia & CBS3 Philly) as an expert and am currently scheduling “A Very Social Presentation” assemblies with schools around the country. Looking forward to whatever comes next and am very thankful to have had incredible support and encouragement from so many of you.
I could not be more thrilled with the way Nicole Brewer’s “Tech Talk”, featuring my book “@Sophie Takes a #Selfie” turned out! Have you had the Tech Talk with your kids yet?
Then this happened and time stopped for a moment…
…and then THIShappened and (full disclosure) I burst immediately into tears!
“Anonymity is the new virginity.” ~ J. J. Cannon
Norah says, “It is absolutely brilliant!” Wait, WHAT?!?! and, “You should title a new book or article with it.” YES! I should and I will. Dear Simon and Schuster: Call me maybe? I’m currently finishing up manuscript for follow up to “Sophie” for boys – working title “Phil Gets a Phone” Social Media Dos and Don’ts for Dudes, and look forward to submitting both (Sophie and Phil) for traditional publishing soon.
To be clear, I adore the CBS This Morning crew of Charlie Rose, Gayle King and especially Norah O’Donnell. I admire her so much as a mother and professional. She has no idea (actually, she probably does) what this validation means and I appreciate her kind words more than I can say here.
It has been quite a morning. My beloved (late) Gram would call this a “red letter day”.
Jennifer J. Cannon 