Danette Vigilante
ALLi Author Member
Location: United States of America
Genres: Adventure, Children's fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Children's general
Danette Vigilante grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and continues to call NYC home, where she lives with her family and her energetic pup, Juniper. Danette is the author of THE WAVES BENEATH THE SAND, TIA LUGO SPEAKS NO EVIL, which has earned several accolades, including a Moonbeam Children’s Book Award Gold Medal, a Bronze Medal at The Independent Publisher Book Awards for multicultural fiction (JUV/YA), and an Honorable Mention at the International Latino Book Awards. Her other works include THE TROUBLE WITH HALF A MOON, a Sunshine State Young Readers Award nominee, and SAVING BABY DOE, named to the New York Public Library’s 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing list. A passionate advocate for literacy, Danette fosters a love of books in her community by maintaining a Little Free Library on her front lawn. Books and laughter are her favorite things, and she remains committed to inspiring young readers everywhere.
Danette Vigilante's books
Genres: Children's fiction
Age Groups: 5-8
Sometimes, the hardest person to forgive is yourself. Twelve-year-old Dellie has a secret. She believes her little brother’s death is her fault, and that kind of guilt doesn’t just go away. Living in a Brooklyn housing project under the weight of grief and overprotective parents, Dellie keeps her head down and her heart guarded. But when a neglected boy named Corey moves in downstairs, Dellie can’t help but care. He reminds her of the brother she lost, and helping him might be the one thing that saves them both. With the unexpected guidance of a mysterious neighbor, Dellie starts to learn that healing takes courage, and sometimes, the smallest connections can change everything. A powerful story of grief, resilience, and the redemptive magic of second chances.
Genres: Children's fiction
Formats: Paperback
Age Groups: 5-8
The Sand Beneath the Waves is a lyrical, fact-filled picture book that invites young readers to imagine where the sand beneath their feet has been. Blending science with storytelling, the book follows sand on a swirling journey through underwater worlds, past coral, curious sea creatures, and the unexpected ways they live, play, and scuttle. With bonus facts in the back, it’s a perfect pick for curious kids, classrooms, and anyone who loves a little learning with their wonder.