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American Chronicle | Spotlight on Maryann B. Sawka, Author of "Good Table Manners Made Easy"

Halo Publishing, Int. and the World of Ink Network have been touring a wonderful book "Good Table Manners Made Easy" written by author Maryann B. Sawka, which released in January 2012. "Good Table Manners Made Easy" is a quick, easy-to-read resource that teaches basic table manners in a delightful fun way. It also serves as a quick refresher for the table manners that we may have forgotten. You can get a sneak peek of the book at http://youtu.be/CGGKkxa9qSQ Maryann B. Sawka has been doing etiquette workshops for the past few years. Her presentations primarily focus on children, which led her to write "Good Table Manners Made Easy". The book has wonderful information for diners of all ages, but the illustrations and easy-to-understand cadence captures children. Sawka´a higher education consists of a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Elementary Education from California University of PA in 1993 and a Master´s of Science in Reading and Literacy for Elementary Grades from Walden University. Her career path includes work as an alumni director, technical writer, software trainer, special needs preschool teacher and owner of (her own company) Charming Manners. Read the full article here American Chronicle | Spotlight on Maryann B. Sawka, Author of "Good Table Manners Made Easy"

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