Debbie Hepner
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With multiple education degrees from three universities, Debbie taught in the Davis School District in Utah for 30 years. Now retired from teaching, she writes children's stories. Some of her stories are inspired by experiences with her grandchildren. As she continues to write, adding to her collection of picture books, she hopes to write chapter books someday.
Besides writing, she likes to travel, go on long walks, ride her bike, and go to the gym. 
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Savanah Banana and Lanna BFF
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Children's Fiction
Savanah and Lanna are best friends and have a lot of fun together. One day they decide having more friends would be even more fun. So they ride around in the bananamobile to find friends. They find many multicultural friends at a playground. Includes a tip on making friends. 
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Savanah Banana Caring for Others
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Children's Fiction
Caring is Always in Style! Winner of the 2022 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite Picture Book Savanah takes her Bananamobile to the children’s hospital to bring happiness and comfort to the children. Maneuvering through the rooms of the hospital the Bananamobile grows longer as many children, and a nurse, hop on board. Armando with a broken arm, Legolas with a broken leg, Ike who fell off his bike, Shalack with a broken back... and many more. Singing and laughter continue as the children ride through the halls of the hospital. Before saying goodbye, Savanah leaves each child with some special gifts and a comforting message of caring. Children of all ages will have fun with the memory pages at the end as they remember each child and their injury. 
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Grayson's Magic Dragon
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Children's Fiction
Bravery and Courage WINNER OF THE 2022 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD, DISTINGUISHED FAVORITE All Ages Children of all ages will fall in love with the BIG orange dragon! Grayson receives a remote-controlled dragon for his birthday, but it scares him, and he jumps into grandma's arms. With grandmas love and comforting words, Grayson slowly overcomes his fear of the big orange dragon. Late at night when the dragon comes to life, the magic starts. Grayson is scooped up in a thrilling ride that takes him to the most delightful place ever! Flying on the back of the dragon, above the scrumptious castle of delicious treats, he is comforted by grandma's words "The dragon will never hurt you." A fun and adventurous story with page-touching, mouthwatering illustrations. 
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