"The laughter that Quintano's escapades provoke is invariably knowing. Who hasn't dated a jerk or fretted about their body image? Quintano tells growing-up stories, tales where suffocating crushes, body image consciousness, and raging hormones precede acquired wisdom." Boston Sunday Globe
"Although a large group of 3- to 5-year olds is certainly prone to distraction, they were captivated by her storytelling and her sidekick, a koala puppet named Pierre. Pierre had his own bag of treasures, which Quintano pulled out one by one to screams of delight. Pierre has his own library card, shoes, a book, and even a tiny $20 bill, which draws the biggest laughs." Wicked Local West Roxbury
"Lenape Principal Audrey Wood was thrilled to have Quintano work with her school’s third graders. 'Not only was her storytelling an enjoyable experience for our students, but they also benefited from her guidance as they crafted their own tales, drawing upon their learning about stories from around the world,'” she said. New Paltz (NY) Times
"Quintano kept the youngsters smiling with her vivid stories and lively songs. The children clapped, giggled and laughed their approval." Salem Evening News
“I was impressed when Alicia volunteered to work with my largest and most challenging class. Alicia remained undaunted by their antics, meeting them with confidence, determination, and skillful refocusing techniques…[she] was able to help my students talk about their lives, frame their experiences, and realize the meaningfulness of sharing their stories.” Sara Belson, Everett High School English Teacher, Everett MA
