2022 – Vero Beach Author Releases Heartwarming Story Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Olive and the Valentine Spell

By Helen Millman

Illustrated by Vanessa Alexandre

Published by Mascot Books

Retail: $17.95

Herndon, VA; February 1, 2022: Mascot Books announces the release of Olive and the Valentine’s Spell written by Helen Millman with illustrations by Vanessa Alexandre.

Follow along on Olive’s adventure as he overcomes his fear of Valentine’s Day!


Olive and the Valentine SpellOlive is a sweet elementary school boy who is afraid to go to school on Valentine’s Day. . .because he thinks he’ll have to get married! Olive’s mom joins in his fight to defeat the “princess of love,” but along the way he learns an even bigger lesson, discovering the true meaning of love.
Olive and the Valentine’s Spell is an inspiring children’s book for all ages that shines a humorous light on Valentine’s Day and overcoming your fears.
Helen Millman is thrilled to be sharing her newest book with the world! A genuine love for writing became the driving force in her life from a very young age. It is from those early influences, and a life stung by personal obstacles, that Helen draws her ideas, finding creativity to be a healing and essential outlet. Her sensitive and touching talent continues to grow as she delves deeper to share both her common and unique experiences with others. Helen, residing in Vero Beach, Florida, has three boys ages six, eleven, and thirteen. Olive and the Valentine’s Spell is her second book. In this book, she is hoping to share with her readers the idea that love is in everything that we do.
To set up an interview, reading, signing, or for information regarding Olive and the Valentine’s Spell please contact Helen Millman at helenmillman@gmail.com.

Olive and the Valentine’s Spell is registered with the American Wholesale Book Company, Baker & Taylor, Follett Library Resources, and Ingram, and available online with the following retailers:

About Mascot Books

Mascot Books is a multi-genre hybrid publisher and distributor headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. Co-founded in 2003 by Naren Aryal, Mascot has published more than 2,500 books in a variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, children’s, cookbooks, and coffee table books. Learn more at www.mascotbooks.com.