Spotlight on Long Island: A Father’s Day Gift from the Heart
Father’s Day is around the corner, and with it comes a gentle nudge to pause, reflect, and honor the men in our lives who’ve helped shape who we are—whether they taught us how to ride a bike, barbecue a burger, or simply offered steady, unconditional love.
This year, Father’s Day feels especially meaningful to me. After months of writing and pouring my heart into every page, I’m proud to share that two new children’s books I’ve written have just been released:
I Love My Daddy and My Daddy Loves Me … For Eternity
and
I Love My Grandpa and My Grandpa Loves Me … For Eternity.
These aren’t just storybooks—they’re keepsakes meant to carry love across time. Each page is brought to life with heartfelt rhyme and beautiful illustrations, expressing the kind of love that doesn’t fade. The kind of love that comforts, connects, and continues—long after the final page is turned.
These new titles are part of my growing “For Eternity” collection, which began with
I Love My Mommy and My Mommy Loves Me … For Eternity
and
I Love My Grandma and My Grandma Loves Me … For Eternity.
Each book in the series is a tribute to the unique bond between a child and the important adults in their life—a celebration of legacy, memory, and the love that lives on.
All books are now available on Amazon—just type in my name, Andrea Peponakis—or you can email me at andreapeponakis@gmail.com for signed copies.

Andrea Peponakis
Andrea Peponakis is a retired foreign language teacher who then became a local newspaper journalist and local radio show host. Born and raised in Astoria, Queens and on Long Island, Andrea is now focusing on writing children’s books. The motivation to become an author was inspired by her three grandchildren. Her book, Grandma, Grandma, Tell Me More: My Family Loves Me, was featured at this year’s London Book Festival and at The LA Times Book Fair. Andrea currently resides on Long Island near her children and grandchildren. Her days are spent creating everlasting memories with her grandchildren and writing.