Ciao for now is a heartfelt children’s story inspired by a real family journey, We follow a young boy whose Navy family is stationed in Sicily, Italy for their next assignment. As he travels across the Straits of Messina to his grandfather’s ancestral village, he is wrapped in the warmth of zias, cousins, and generations of love. Through shared meals, open arms, and simple moments, he learns that family stretches across oceans and time. Ciao for Now is a gentle reminder that goodbyes are never the end—just a promise of see-you-soons! Another story is always just beginning.
💝 Reading with a Purpose
75% of all proceeds from the sales of Ciao for Now go directly to the EOD Warrior Foundation.
This mission is deeply personal to us. My husband, LCDR Hugh, proudly served for 17 years in the Navy’s EOD community. By purchasing this book, you are directly helping provide financial, emotional, and social support to wounded EOD heroes and their families.