Bug - Softcover

Piccolo, Normandy D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0997934999 ISBN 13: 9780997934991

Publisher: Normandy's Bright Ideas, 2025

Synopsis

Bug has been recognized for the 2026 In the Margins Book Awards for the Top Ten Titles Recommended List.

Bug follows the life of Tobi "Bug" Jackson, as she faces cycles of trauma, addiction, and homelessness while seeking redemption, symbolized by fireflies as light amid darkness.

The story explores Bug's abusive past, struggles with drug and loss, her relationships with a free-spirited homeless friend and a compassionate priest, and her journey toward healing after further tragedy.

Bug is a poignant exploration of trauma, addiction, and the possibility of healing, emphasizing compassion for those struggling with addiction.

About this title

About the Author

Hello. I am Normandy D. Piccolo. I am an Award-winning author, book reviewer, advertising copywriter and occasional blogger. I have written several books, appeared on TV Talk Shows and in Mom Blogs, written radio scripts for the "Click It or Ticket" national campaign featuring Charlie Daniels and The Chicks (formally known as the Dixie Chicks). I have also written radio/TV scripts for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. I was also nominated for a D&AD Award for my work on "Operation Lifesaver".​My song, "My Bestfriend Ted", received continuous airplay on Chicago radio. Additionally, I worked on the GodSpeaks Billboard campaign contributing campaign concepts, along with scripts for the televised cartoon, Auto-B-Good. I have partnered with Baby2Baby in Los Angeles, California. ALL proceeds from the sale of my book My Little Peanut Does the Nuttiest Things! helps to support the children Baby2Baby serves living in poverty.I have participated on an Anti-Bullying Advisory Committee. I have written two Award-winning books. Bullied: Dying to Fit In was nominated and received the Advocacy/Social Justice Award for the 2019 In the Margins Book Award/School Library Journal. My other Award-winning book 'Why is Kristyn A. Kutter?' made the 2021 In the Margins Book Award/School Library Journal TOP 10 List for Fiction/Non-Fiction and the Fiction Recommendation List for 2021.

Edition details

• Publisher: Normandy's Bright Ideas
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0997934999
• ISBN 13: 9780997934991
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 242