Diane Di Roberto

                                                                                                                                            Steve Baldwin Photography                                                                  

While studying the martial art of Tae Kwon Do, I was impressed by the young students' focus on the sport and their respect for their teacher and for each other. From this, I was inspired to give young readers insight into some of life's important lessons taught through the sport by creating a fun and appealing middle-grade adventure series. Tae Kwon Dog -The Power Within  features a talking dog who teaches the skills and principles of Tae Kwon Do in his own dojang. It explores topics of self-confidence, kindness, bullying, gratitude, friendship, and teamwork. The second book in the series is scheduled for Spring 2024. I believe a good story is one that is made up of believable and engaging characters and hope my books empower young readers to be the best version of themselves.

A long-time copywriter and photographer, I took a quiet pause in 2020 to finish my children's novel

-- a dream come to fruition. I live in Western New York with my dog Ella, a mini dachshund pup who  inspires me daily, following my original muse Otto, a sleek black-and-tan Miniature Pinscher who was small but fierce, just like Tae Kwon Dog.

I am a member of Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and Good Reads, and am available for readings. Please visit www.taekwondogbooks.com to ask a question or leave a message.

To view my photography, please visit my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/DianeDiRobertoImages.

Local Author Day at Irondequoit Public Library, Rochester, NY

Photo by Kathleen Madsen