Jan Gniffke
Jan Gniffke is an artist and author who, like Peter Pan, has chosen to never grow up. She can often be found amongst her children's book collection writing, painting, or creating. Her furry companion Maggie, a Labradoodle rescue, is always by her side. She is known for her irresistible Monster Cookies that are highly coveted by friends and family. Jan is a wife and a mother of two grown children. Her faith and family are her foundation. She lives in Minnesota and has a heart for volunteering with nonprofit youth organizations in her community.
Books by Jan Gniffke
You’re Worth Celebrating!
This charming and vibrant book, You Can Throw a Party!, conveys the importance of believing there is value in who you are and encourages celebrating YOU each and every day. From dressing up with your cat to having a party pretending it’s on Mars, Jan Gniffke inspires children everywhere to use their imagination and creativity to celebrate with others—whether they are people from your neighborhood, teachers at your school, or people in the community you might not know yet. Love yourself and share with others that they, too, are worth celebrating just the way they are! A perfect book for social and emotional learning activities, You Can Throw a Party! includes self-esteem-building questions that encourage creativity, inclusivity, and exploring what makes each of us special.