Author Visit: Janet Constantino’s debut novel Becoming Mariella

Join debut novelist Janet Constantino as she reads from Becoming Mariella, a coming of age story of a young Sicilian woman escaping the pressure of family and tradition. 

About the Author: Hailing from a half-Sicilian American family, Janet Constantino has explored various paths in life—from working at Disneyland and dealing cards at Harrah’s Tahoe to dancing competitively in Latin Ballroom and Argentine Tango showcases. As a journalist, she contributed to California Living, the Pacific Sun, and the Point Reyes Light. Since 1983, Janet has also been a licensed psychotherapist, blending her curiosity about the tension between connection and independence into both her writing and therapeutic work. For more information, visit janetconstantino.com