Meet Author Marie Unanue - a Brief Introduction

Marie Unanue is a new author and kindness advocate. In 2017, Marie wrote her first book, "The Adventures of Phatty and Payaso." It tells the story of a cat on a mission to stop a bully hawk.

In "The Adventures of Phatty and Payaso," Marie stresses the importance of kindness as well as self-control, grit, social awareness, and other character skills. Entertaining, funny, and filled with adventure, Marie's book is for readers of all ages.

Marie wrote the book with the purpose of teaching kids to stop bullying each other. Today, Marie is an advocate for children who are bullied. She plans to use her books as a platform to teach children about kindness and compassion. Through her writing, she hopes to inspire children nationwide to be kinder. Marie has spoken to thousands of children across the country about the importance of kindness and continues to work with schools and teachers across the country to develop programs that inspire children everywhere to be kind.

Marie is currently working on the second book in "The Adventures of Phatty and Payaso" series, in addition to_
_"Finding Joy," an adult mystery scheduled for release in early 2021.

She has received an Editors' Choice Award, The Rising Star Award, and was a featured Amazon.com best-selling author in the Children's Book Genre. Marie is currently working on her next book, an Adult Mystery, coming soon in 2022.

Marie is currently very active in Philanthropy and is very involved in several charitable endeavors including The C&J Unanue Foundation, The New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade Foundation and the Same Sky Foundation and The George H. W. Bush Points of Light Awards Foundation.

Marie divides her time between Florida and Colorado with her Husband, Andy Unanue.