Ed DamianoEd Damiano is a recipient of the Mom's Choice Award for his first children's book, The Christmas Blanket, which is about giving back to others. Born in Newark, New Jersey, Ed has always had a passion for creativity, and his stories always contin a positive message. In his second children's book, The Red Fence, which received a Royal Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention, Ed tells the story of a community that comes together after realizing the importance of embracing each other's differences. My Friend Filomena is inspired by his granddaughter, and is his third children's book. Read More Read Less