MEET KUSA!
See what KUSA and her
friends are up to
KUSA is an adolescent elephant who discovers many important lessons with her animal friends as she gets into many adventures across the jungle!
WHO IS KUSA?
Follow Kusa on her wacky adventures across the jungle as she plays with her friends and learns valuable life lessons along the way! There are four books in the Kusa Picture Book Series that teach children important lessons about life, friendship, and growing up. Follow the link below to buy this wonderful award-winning series!
In KUSA’S BIG SURPRISE! Kusa learns lifelong lessons of healthy self-esteem, being yourself and of treating others with kindness. 
In KUSA GETS HER MAD OUT! young readers learn that while frustrating and stressful situations are natural, learning how to manage these feelings in positive ways can transform both your day and your life.
In KUSA SPEAKS UP! young readers learn the importance of embracing their own uniqueness and speaking up for themselves and others with courage and respect.In KUSA WANTS TO PLAY! Kusa and her friends discover that even on a dull day, embracing each other's unique ways of having fun can bring everyone joy. 
Watch the Cartoons!
KUSA’s Big Surprise!
KUSA Wants to Play!
KUSA Gets Her Mad Out!
In the News!
The Kusa and Friends series is a proud winner of the International Firebird Book Award
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Kathy speaking about this
award with the news!
KUSA PARTNERS
Kathy Iorio Snow is the vice president of WellFit Incorporated (wellsville.tv), creator and executive director of the Wellsville Programs and an executive director, writer, and co-host of the award-winning children and family TV show Wellsville. Wellsville aired for 13 years on FOX 66 and can now be watched on Spectrum Channel 1021, VNET Fiber Channel 2, Streaming Services – ROKU, APPLE, TV, or CAM Erie’s website. She has served in the health and wellness field for over thirty-five years, and her accomplishments, credits, and national awards in the industry are too numerous to list.
Kathy lorio Snow, Author
Kathy graduated magna cum laude from Edinboro University. She is certified as a health coach, group fitness leader, and fitness specialist for children and adults.
Kathy’s positive attitude and life-long passion to help others live their best, healthiest and authentic lives is evident in all her endeavors! Kathy has received many awards throughout the years, most recently, The 2024 International Firebird Book Award for the Kusa and Friends Children’s Picture Book Series.
Kathy enjoys sharing positive messages and empowering life lessons to young children through presenting interactive programs and writing engaging and educational children’s books.
Kathy enjoys reading, dancing, spending time with family and friends, playing board games, visiting Niagara Falls and being active in mind and body.
Chris Schroeder, Illustrator
Chris Schroeder is a seasoned graphic designer, illustrator, and animator with 20 years of experience! He is the owner and Senior Designer of Gem City Creative and the lead designer and illustrator for Wellsville! Previously, he owned Schroeder Creations! Chris holds a degree in Film and Animation from Edinboro University!
Amy is a retired high school English teacher who loves writing and editing for Wellsville. In her spare time, she enjoys backyard bird watching, cooking, baking, crafting, and volunteering as a lunch lady at her sons’ former grade school.
Amy Luce
Marsha Blessing
A special thanks to Marsha Blessing and the Orison Publishers, Inc., team for coaching and assisting us in the Kusa and Friends Series. Their input and excellent publishing expertise were invaluable and deeply appreciated.