John Pozza, Author and Columnist

02/07/2024

Discover more inspiring insights from Fred Rogers on maintaining a sense of wonder and curiosity throughout life, shared through Conversations on The Neighborhood, now available on Amazon, at Watershed Books in Brookville, and at Sparrow Books and Fulmer House Books in Clarion.

Fred Rogers (1928-2003) became a pioneer in children’s educational television with his weekday nationally broadcast Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood that aired for over 50 years on the Public Broadcasting Service. Using The Neighborhood television program and other outlets, Rogers was able to bring awar...

01/11/2024

So pleased to join the team of on-air hosts for the WPSU-FM Jazz Show, heard online every Friday night from 10 pm to midnight at radio.Wpsu.org. or at 90.1 in the Brookville and northern Pa. area, 92.1 in DuBois, 104.7 in Clearfield, 91.5 in State College and Central Pa. and 104.7 in Altoona. If you miss the show any Friday night, you can always stream it after the broadcast at wpsu.org/jazz.

Join local hosts Amy Lorek, Rana Glick, Tom Beebee, John Pozza and Greg Petersen each week for classic, mainstream, old, and new jazz.

12/03/2023

Looking forward to seeing some of my Meadville and Erie area friends and colleagues this Saturday, Dec. 9 at the free monthly neighborhood breakfast from 8-10:30 am, sponsored by the Meadville FCCA (Family & Community Christian Association). I'll discuss my new book, Conversations on The Neighborhood, Fred Rogers' Lasting Legacy.

11/07/2023

This is a young Fred Rogers with Josie Carey, host of The Children's Corner television program that was broadcast weekday afternoons on WQED in Pittsburgh from 1955-1961. The program preceded Mr. Rogers Neighborhood that was also broadcast from WQED and aired nationally for 50 years on PBS and its predecessor, the National Education Television (NET) network. Carey was the host of The Children's Corner, with Rogers the head writer and puppeteer. You can read more about it in my new book, Conversations on The Neighborhood, available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

It will also be available for purchase at my next book talk and signing tomorrow (Wed., Nov. 8 at 5:30 pm) at the St. Marys Public Library.

10/31/2023

Since the November Brookville Mirror is not available at its normal distribution sites due to owner/publisher Jen Black's recent hip replacement surgery, thought I'd share it online at www.themirrors.biz. My regular column can also be found there. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Jen!

Each publication is printed monthly and is available at select local businesses for distribution to local residents FREE of charge.Click the button below to read the Mirrors.

10/30/2023

This is a narrated preview of my latest book, Conversations on The Neighborhood, Fred Rogers' Lasting legacy. The book can be ordered on both the Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites. I will also personally take orders on Messenger for anyone wanting a copy signed.

10/23/2023

Looking forward to my presentations followed by Q & A sessions today and tomorrow on my latest book, Conversations on the Neighborhood, covering Fred Rogers' Lasting Legacy. I'll be at the Mengle Memorial Library in Brockway today (Monday) at 5 pm and at the Rebecca Arthurs Memorial Library in Brookville tomorrow (Tuesday), also at 5 pm. Both presentations are free and open to the public with both libraries providing refreshments. Looking forward to seeing everyone today and tomorrow.

10/09/2023

Video preview of my new book, Conversations on The neighborhood: Fred Rogers' Lasting Legacy. It's available on the Amazon and Barnes & Noble websites, but I'll have copies at my personal book signing from 1-5 pm this Saturday and Sunday at the Red Brick Gallery in Foxburg as part of the annual Foxburg Fall Festival.

10/07/2023

Thrilled to be partnering with Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts (ARCA) and Brazilian jazz/bassa nova singer Kenia and painter Geoff Dunn in Foxburg next weekend as part of the annual Foxburg Fall Festival.

Tickets are Adults $20, Students $5. Call to Reserve at 724-659-3153 and pay by cash or check at the door. Tickets may be purchased online here. Doors open at 7:00 PM. RBG Exhibit of Geoff Dunn - The Conservancy Paintings

10/05/2023

Looking forward to my Community Conversation on the legacy of Fred Rogers today from 5 - 6 pm at the Franklin Public Library in Franklin, Pa. Will also personally sign copies of my book, Conversations on The Neighborhood.

Community Conversation – Conversations on the Neighborhood: the Legacy of Fred Rogers The Franklin Public Library is continuing to host a series of seminars covering a vast array of topics by fellow community members. If there is a topic you would like to present at a Community Conversation Semina...

09/28/2023

Those raising children of family members and close friends are welcome to join me, the Penn State Extension and WPSU this Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Clearfield Driving Park within the Fairgrounds in Clearfield. We'll be participating in the Free Kinship Family Fair from 11 am to 3 pm. I'll talk to individual care givers about my new book -- Conversations on The Neighborhood -- covering the late Fred Rogers' lasting legacy, including key Simple Interaction principals Fred would use that all adults can use in working with young children.

Enjoy fun activities for children, with resource sessions for caregivers, and free snacks and refreshments for all! Children and youth will receive goody bags of items for school and play.

For more information you can contact Bobbie Johnson at 814-765-2696.

Hope to see everyone for a fun time Saturday!

09/24/2023

Many thanks to Justin Felgar of the Punxsutawney Spirit for our recent interview and his story on my new book - Conversations on The Neighborhood - Fred Rogers' Lasting Legacy.