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Giving the gift every child needs: CONFIDENCE.
How Gogo Found Her Groove brings joy, movement, and mental well-being to kids everywhere
Toronto, ON, November 21, 2025
As families search for meaningful gifts amid the holiday rush, award-winning children’s author Loredana Cunti offers something far more lasting than toys or trends: confidence.
Her newest picture book, How Gogo Found Her Groove, tells the story of a fabulous flamingo who dares to win a Chicken Dance Contest. This joyful, movement-filled picture book helps children build resilience, celebrate individuality, and face life with courage, one dance step at a time. With humour, heart, and irresistible flair, Gogo the flamingo reminds young readers that confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something you practice—"Dance, dance, dance to find your confi-DANCE".
The lively, illustrated story follows Gogo, a flamboyant flamingo with fabulous shoes and even bigger dreams, who is teased by the roosters and told she doesn’t belong. When her feathers get ruffled and self-doubt creeps in, Gogo discovers a powerful truth:
When you move your body, you can shift your mood, shake off doubt,
and find your groove again.
What started out as a story for Pink Shirt Day in her own children’s school, Gogo’s journey has become a year-round reminder for children that the best step they can take is being themselves. “We are excited to see How Gogo Found Her Groove in every elementary school across the Toronto District School Board,” said Roy Fernandes, Superintendent of Education, Indigenous Education, Equity and Community. “This story offers a joyful, creative way for children to build confidence, celebrate diversity, and strengthen a sense of belonging.”
Why This Book Matters
Children today are navigating big feelings, social pressure, and constantly changing routines—especially around the holidays. How Gogo Found Her Groove blends story and science, showing how movement sparks the brain’s “happy chemicals” and giving kids practical tools to manage stress, build resilience, and express themselves with confidence.
“This lively story brilliantly explains how movement triggers happy chemicals in the brain, giving children practical tools to boost their confidence and well-being,” says Dr. Olivia Williams, PhD, Neuroscientist.
Perfect for classrooms, libraries, and families, How Gogo Found Her Groove is more than a book, it’s a confidence-building toolkit disguised as fun.
About the Author
Loredana Cunti is an award-winning children’s author, producer, and publisher known for stories that blend humour, resilience, and heart. Her books, including Karate Kakapo, To Burp or Not to Burp, and The Reindeer Café Cookbook, inspire children to stay curious, face challenges with courage, and find joy in the everyday. She is the founder of Loreworks Press and has held senior roles in children’s entertainment, bringing her creative vision to classrooms, families, and audiences worldwide.
Media Contact
Samantha Comfort / Loredana Cunti
Email: SamanthaComfort2@gmail.com | Loredana@Loreworks.ca
Phone: 647-962-6025 | 416-317-7600
Website: www.iLoredana.com