Kidology founder Luba Patlakh debuts children's book on confidence

Luba Patlakh, founder and CEO of Kidology Inc. in the Philadelphia area, is launching her first children's book, Bobo Wears a Bowtie, on July 17 and 18. The book and related family events aim to help children build confidence, resilience and emotional well-being beyond the therapy room.

Why it matters: - Bobo Wears a Bowtie extends Kidology’s child therapy mission into a new format meant to reach families at home and in classrooms. - The book is aimed at helping children build confidence, resilience and self-acceptance early. - The launch adds another public-facing resource to Kidology’s broader pediatric therapy, family education and community outreach work.

What happened: - Luba Patlakh, founder and CEO of Kidology Inc., released her debut children's book, Bobo Wears a Bowtie. - Patlakh has spent more than 11 years working as a pediatric speech-language pathologist and helping children overcome communication challenges. - The book launch is scheduled for two family events in the Philadelphia area on July 17 and July 18, 2026.

The details: - Bobo Wears a Bowtie follows Bobo, a young bear who learns confidence comes from embracing uniqueness, finding a voice and moving forward through difficulty. - The story encourages children to recognize strengths, practice kindness and understand bravery as continuing despite fear. - The first launch event will be Friday, July 17, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Kidology Northeast, 2810 Southampton Road in Philadelphia. - The second launch event will be Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Kidology Southampton, 928 Jaymor Road in Southampton. - Both events will include interactive readings, children's activities, time to meet the author and conversations about raising confident, resilient children. - Families attending the events will receive practical tools and positive messages to use at home and in the classroom. - Patlakh is a two-time Inc. 5000 honoree and a five-time Philadelphia 100 Fastest Growing Company award recipient. - Patlakh is also a mother of three and has worked with thousands of children and families across the Greater Philadelphia region. - Kidology says the book reflects the same philosophy that has guided Patlakh’s work for more than a decade. - Social links in the release include Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

Between the lines: - The book positions confidence as a developmental skill, not just an emotional trait. - The launch also gives Kidology a way to turn its therapy-centered message into a wider community and family education brand. - Patlakh’s immigrant background, parenting experience and clinical work are central to the story’s framing and likely to resonate with parents looking for practical tools.

What's next: - Kidology will use the launch events to connect with families, media and community members. - Patlakh says she wants the book to spark conversations in homes and classrooms and help children internalize a confident inner voice. - Kidology plans to keep expanding its therapy services, family education programs and community outreach initiatives. - Patlakh’s next step is to build on the book as part of a larger effort to create resources that help children thrive emotionally and developmentally.