In this episode of An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton, we welcome guest Dani Shear. A former "Les Miserables" performer, Dani has written four children's books, teaches 5th grade and is making her first short film. 

Tune in to this episode as Dani talks about: 

*   Her Jewish family history and overcoming childhood obstacles

*   Her enduring voyage from Australia to America

*  "The Foodie Club" book

*  The value of having nutritional lunches in America

*  Making her first short film, a homage to struggling artists 

About Dani Shear

Dani Shear teaches 6th graders in Los Angeles. She has written several tv pilots, including an award winning pilot "Ex". Dani has blogged for various online magazines including "ModernMom" "FreshSchools" and "BabyNames". "The Foodie Club" is Dani's most personal children's book, since it was inspired by her true life "foodies", her daughters, Sydney and Sunny.

Dani has ghost written a couple children's books and co-authored "Little Luke And The Ghoster Coaster". Her new book, Suki the Silkworm, is about Georgie, the youngest of three siblings, who brings home a new Science project…silkworms! Much to everyone’s surprise, following the life cycle of these new creatures and the lessons they bring, bonds Georgie’s entire family.

Learn more about Dani Shear: 

Website: http://danishear.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dani-shear-88418a20/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danishear310 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/danishear310 

Order The Foodie Club book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Foodie-Club-Dani-Shear/dp/B09TN34VVF/ 

About An Arc Bender's Journal: The Last Will of Lucy Sutton

Terrence Franklin goes on an odyssey to discover his family history, and invites his guests to share their stories to bend the arc of history with their own legacy.

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