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Jenni's Pennies is a colorful, paperback children's book that follows the story of six-year-old Jenni. The story has three main characters that show Jenni's creative and playful side and her accountability and friendliness. The blurb of the book reads: Jenni loves collecting pennies. Each one helps to take her on a new adventure. But what happens when she's inspired to use her pennies differently? Join Jenni as she dares to make a wish for the first time, allowing her to gain a new friend.

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Jennifer Martinez hopes to inspire readers to believe their voices matter and that right now, precisely as they are- they are enough.Jennifer was born and raised in San Antonio, the product of teenage pregnancy. Her parents divorced due to domestic violence. She spent most of her childhood feeling abandoned by her father and a burden to her mother. She relied on her grandmother, Lupita's, consistent, unconditional love and unwavering faith for guidance and support. Jennifer anguished after her grandmother passed. Now a divorced mother herself, Jennifer made it her mission to see that her son Jacob feels happy and safe and knows both parents love him. One of her proudest personal accomplishments has been building and sustaining a healthy co-parenting relationship with her son's father.Like her character Jenni collects pennies in her piggy bank; Jennifer records moments of joy in her journal. She refers to these as moments she hopes never to forget. Jennifer is a life coach and, since 2010, has been advocating for and empowering brain injury survivors. She lives an active lifestyle to balance her love of breakfast tacos, burgers, and Texas barbecue. Francisco Alberto Salas was born and raised in San Antonio, TX. He faced many challenges in a single-parent household with his siblings and used art as an escape. Upon graduating high school, Francisco joined the United States Army and retired in 2022. He is a loving husband and has ensured that his home and daughters' childhood experiences are different from his own.

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