Melanie Notkin's "Savvy Auntie" is the Perfect Book for Women Who Love Other People's Children

I'm a PANK. Let me translate: Professional Aunt No Kids (unless you count those of the four-legged varietal).

I'm an ABC (Auntie by Choice) to my BFF's daughter, Aidyn.

I've been an ABR (Auntie by Relation) since I was in 8th grade. My oldest nephew, Max, will graduate from high school in May 2011. Where did the time go!?!? I also am an ABR to Morgan, Kalie, Mason, Patrick and Benjamin.

I'm an Auntie to the World in my job as a communications director for a social service organization that works to protect children and strengthen families---serving more than 15,000 children and families each year.

And gosh do I wish somebody had given me this book way back when! Melanie Notkin's "Savvy Auntie" is the PANK's guide to life with children. I've never seen a book that so clearly defines life with children for those who don't fit the American mold of as Melanie says "two-kids-one-husband-two-car-garage..."


Even though I don't have kids, doesn't mean I don't love kids. And it definitely means that I need to know what to do with them! I know nothing about babies even with five nephews and a niece. I was never on the front line for any of their births and for the most part I'm a long-distance auntie. "Savvy Auntie" has everything you need to know about helping a pregnant friend or family member through their journey to a parent and everything you need to know about becoming a savvy auntie!

If you are an expectant mom with a few newbie savvy aunties in your life, this book is a perfect welcome to aunthood gift! And, if you are a cosmopolitan working woman struggling with how to build a relationship with your BFF's new baby, this book is the best place to start.

To support her mission to get the Savvy Auntie book on the New York Times Bestsellers list (Print: Advice, How-To, Miscellaneous), Melanie will personally donate $1 for every book sold between now and April 27, 2011, to EpicChange.org, the non-profit organization led by Stacey Monk, a Savvy Auntie herself, that supports children in need all over the world, in honor of you, the Savvy Auntourage.

So what are you waiting for savvy auntie? Head over to Amazon and pre-order this fabulous book and spread some auntie magic in the world!

About the Author Melanie Notkin

Melanie Notkin is America's premier Savvy Auntie, empowering the nearly 50% of American women who are not moms to celebrate all they do for the children in their lives, while living their own lives to the fullest. She launched SavvyAuntie.com, the first online community for aunts and godmothers, in the summer of 2008 to wide-acclaim. The website includes expert content designed specifically for aunts, activities, community and trendy gift ideas. Read more.