Author | Content Creator
Becky Manfredini
Becky Manfredini is a longtime author and writer of children’s books, songs, videos, and curriculum materials, and has written instructional guides for teachers and parents. As a former elementary school music teacher with postgraduate degrees in education and clinical psychology, Becky has dedicated her career to creating all things educational for publishers, nonprofit foundations—and most importantly—kids!
Becky and her daughter Jenny Reznick, a licensed psychotherapist, are writing a book for adults, called Lesson Plans for Life: Live Better, Feel Better. The book is designed for anyone embarking on a personal journey—searches for happiness, hope, or a deeper, more meaningful life. This interactive journal includes meditations, personal vignettes, and thought-provoking exercises to help readers look within themselves to find answers and make positive, impactful life changes. Each lesson includes a section called Pass It On, where readers can apply what they’ve discovered about themselves to help support their children and loved ones on their own journeys. To be published by The Pilgrim Press, the book provides hands-on strategies for digging deeper into topics such as maintaining resiliency, living in gratitude, and embracing change. After Lesson Plans for Life, Becky and Jenny plan to write an inspirational guide called Dear Parents.
Becky and her husband, writer and journalist Matt Jaffe, live in Cambria, a charming village along California’s Central Coast. Every day after writing, they head out for a hike along the coast, soaking up spectacular sunsets and spotting wildlife, from elephant seals to the zebras at Hearst Castle. This soulful place has inspired Becky’s creativity. She enjoys developing projects for people both young and old—and puts her heart and soul into each and every one.
Let’s connect! Becky can be reached at:
manfredinibecky@gmail.com
Children’s Books by Becky
Becky’s book series about a slug and a snail, published by The Pilgrim Press, feature an unlikely pair of friends who go on epic journeys to discover the meaning of home and love. In the latest book, published in 2024, the mollusk duo returns to the page for a delightful exploration of peace as demonstrated through the animal realm. Slug and Snail affirm our common desire for peace as they encourage us to practice it in our lives, in our spirits, and in our communities—in order to change the world one day at a time!
“Although we are different
we all belong in this place.
There’s room for everyone
when we make the space.
When we do our part
to be peaceful each day,
we help change the world
in a positive way!”
When Slug and Snail’s journey through the animal world ends, a conversation begins. Slug and Snail Search for Peace invites young readers to identify peace in action, offers craft and drawing activities, and introduces simple practices to focus on inner peace.
Becky’s creative partner in all things Slug and Snail is Meredith Gould, artist and author of nonfiction books for adults. Follow Meredith’s work on Instagram @themeredithgould.arts and at meredithgouldarts.com.
When Becky met Merry, they were five years old and starting kindergarten at Franklin Elementary School in Bergenfield, New Jersey. Moving to different parts of the country and even after losing touch for years, they knew that one day — someday — they’d engage in a special collaboration. And now they’ve created not one, not two, but three books about Slug and Snail, the slowest fast friends for life!