It's the first day of school and nothing will steal away this little girl's sunshine! Until her teacher assigns a project she is both unprepared and unfamiliar with. What will she do? Far too often African American children have found themselves saddened and confused when their classmates begin to rave about their heritage. It is not uncommon for schools to have a heritage or history day for children; unfortunately, a day that should bring forth smiles and pride often results in African … [Read more...] about Deeply Rooted by Baseem S. Gregg
Crown & Glory: Embrace Your Hair by Baseem S. Gregg
Crown & Glory is a rhythmic tale that can be shared with young girls, teens, and women from all walks of life. It is a terrific introduction to acceptance, self-love, and individualism. Take a moment to enjoy a colorful creation, filled with artwork and poetic wording that's sure to resonate with readers of all ages. Targeted Age Group:: 0-18 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? This title and book came from a poem I wrote. As the title suggests, it speaks of the importance of … [Read more...] about Crown & Glory: Embrace Your Hair by Baseem S. Gregg
Interview with Author – Allistar Banks
About Allistar Banks: Allistar Banks is a prolific author, having published five books in the last two years. She was born and raised in McCormick, South Carolina. Ms. Banks is a graduate of Lander University in Greenwood, SC and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications in 2013. She has been featured in the Index-Journal, The Press and Banner, McCormick Messenger, Lander University’s magazine, and interviewed on WZLA 92.9FM. She is best known for children’s books that teach new … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Allistar Banks
Will You Be My Friend? : A Kid’s Self Love and Self-esteem Book by Kate Dan
Will You Be My Friend teaches children self-love, the value of true friendship and that no matter how hard they are to find true friends can be found. A true friend accepts who you are! Targeted Age Group:: 2-8 What Inspired You to Write Your Book? We talk to kids a lot about how important to be friends to others. Not much about how important to stay yourself... It's more of a challenge when your children stay true to themselves and establish they own identity. … [Read more...] about Will You Be My Friend? : A Kid’s Self Love and Self-esteem Book by Kate Dan
Interview with Author – Tiffany Haggerty
About Tiffany Haggerty: Tiffany Haggerty is an accounting associate with a passion for children and watching them grow. After the recent birth of her daughter, Reagan, she felt the push toward writing geared toward young minds. With the support of her husband, Kyle, she was encouraged to put her thoughts into print. With the use of her psychology degree as a basis and her love for children, the encouraging words flow through her work and she is able to provide an important lesson of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Tiffany Haggerty
Interview with Author – Amanda Yoshida
About Amanda Yoshida: Amanda Yoshida first dreamt of being a children's book illustrator when she was a little girl growing up in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. As a child, she spent countless hours drawing and studying the artwork inside her stacks of colorfully illustrated books. She favored the rhyming words and silly drawings of Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein, and claimed one day she would be an artist. Eventually, the pens and pencils that were always in her hand became paint … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Amanda Yoshida
The Heiress Project: Every Girl’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Worthiness and Creating a Life You Actually Love by Marie Therese Batt
So many women believe that they're not worthy of a good life, love, respect and happiness. They think that this kind of life belongs to the select few, and definitely not to them. They say, "You either have it or you don’t." It’s like being an heiress - you’re either born into wealth, or you’re not, right? Not necessarily. And that’s where The Heiress Project steps in, and revolutionizes not only this traditional view of “heiress”, but also challenges your negative concepts about yourself … [Read more...] about The Heiress Project: Every Girl’s Guide to Reclaiming Your Worthiness and Creating a Life You Actually Love by Marie Therese Batt
Interview with Author – Marie Therese Batt
About Marie Therese Batt: Author, blogger and illustrator, Marie Therese Batt, empowers women to change their limiting and negative beliefs, and to love themselves instead on her website. Her own struggles with anorexia nervosa and depression are the catalyst and inspiration for her writing, which has given many women the support and encouragement needed to change their thinking and their lives. Marie is passionate about travel and learning, and some of her memorable experiences have been … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Marie Therese Batt
Interview with Author – Nicole Walker
About Nicole Walker: Follow a journey of a woman determined to beat the odds. A mother of four under eight, battling Lyme Disease. See her struggle, fight and will to succeed as she pours her heart into being a mom, writing books and blogging. To inspire, educate and motivate women and mothers with her vision for change.As she uses her life experiences, psychology education and heart of a warrior. To make a difference amongst our women of today's generation. In a time where we need much … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Nicole Walker
Interview with Author – Lisa Bien
About Lisa Bien: Motivational speaker, TV host and author Lisa Bien knows finding success in any area of life requires self-confidence and resilience. Lisa brings her trademark energy and passion for storytelling to a more personal level regularly when she serves as keynote speaker, holds personal development workshops, and coaches business professionals one-on-one. One of Lisa’s strongest assets is her ability to combine humor and raw honesty to connect with her audience. In both of her … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lisa Bien
