Joanne Karipidis Kefalas lives in Long Island, New York with her husband, 3 sons and of course Yiayia. Ms. Kefalas loves to cook and finds such enjoyment out of having her children...ver maisJoanne Karipidis Kefalas lives in Long Island, New York with her husband, 3 sons and of course Yiayia. Ms. Kefalas loves to cook and finds such enjoyment out of having her children join in. She taught reading in the Long Island public school system for many years. After her first child was born, she was given an opportunity to start a Greek Language preschool at her local church. She is now is the director of that Greek Preschool in Long Island, New York. Ms. Kefalas is the author of 2 other children's books including "Why Am I Afraid At Night" and "On the First Day of School".ver menos