Take a look at these unbiased authors and books
By Yolanda Marshall

Savage Poetry
Written by Shiloh Justice aka Janiece McIntosh, an outstanding Canadian creator and poet.
“Savage Poetry takes place within the Amazonian jungles of Guyana, Brazil and Venezuela as poet and creator Shiloh Justice displays on the savagery and fantastic thing about residing, loving and life.” – Independently revealed, 2023.

Felicity Finds A Bag of Emotions
Written by Asheanna Baksh and Romona Naraine. This excellent guide is illustrated by Alex Brissenden.
“One night time, Felicity went to sleep and wakened in . . . the JUNGLE. Realizing she was distant from dwelling, she stumbled upon a golden bag stuffed with many vibrant orbs. What may these presumably be for?… she thought as they tumbled away from her. It’s as much as Felicity to seek out the orbs and get them again within the bag, however how? Assembly new jungle pals, getting moist in rivers, crawling in caves, and hovering via bushes helps Felicity perceive the significance of the orbs, however can she discover all of them? Comply with Felicity and her new pals on an journey and discover the jungle’s most sacred secrets and techniques! Alongside its playful language and illustrations, Felicity Finds A Bag of Emotions attracts on the significance of exploring massive feelings and shared experiences and introduces useful coping methods. Like Felicity, youngsters are additionally unaware of how one can handle their feelings. This guide gives interactive methods for fogeys to introduce and mannequin constructive self-talk, grounding methods, strengths, and confidence-building.” – Tiny Minds Books, 2021.

Don’t Depend Me Out – a Story on Constructing Self-Esteem
Written by Tonneil Levene, an creator and motivational speaker.
“This guide will introduce you to a plus-size magnificence who goes via the identical belongings you do on daily basis. She’s proficient, sensible and well-liked. Nevertheless, she will’t see her true qualities as a result of deep down inside… she doesn’t LOVE herself. That is the unhappy actuality for many people. Nyla doesn’t consider that she will sing as a result of she doesn’t seem like all of the singers on tv. With a powerful help system and each day constructive affirmations, Nyla discovered the braveness and self-confidence to push via her tough moments to achieve her final objectives. She discovered her inside celebrity! Once you consider in your self, you may accomplish something. You’re a celebrity. Don’t let anybody let you know in any other case.” – Independently revealed, 2022.

The Universe Inside Me: Affirmations for Every Chakra
Written by Kabrena L Robinson, a proficient Jamaican Canadian creator and journalist. This guide is fantastically illustrated by Kedar ArtbyAncient Davis.
“The Universe Inside Me is an inspiring youngsters’s image guide with affirmations for every chakra to assist younger minds faucet into their limitless potential and the magic inside.
These highly effective poetic affirmations coupled with vivid imaginative illustrations, will take each mother and father and their younger ones on a journey towards self-empowerment and inside peace.” – Eva-Michelle & Household Publishing, 2023.

Little Proud and Her Crown
Written by Binta Wague, a proficient storyteller born in France and now resides in Canada. This guide is illustrated by Carlos Victor.
“Little Proud is a 5-year-old stunning woman, whose mom delights in doing her hair each Saturday till sooner or later when she refuses to observe via with the ritual. Eager to justify her act and escape the feedback of her comrades, Little Proud unveils the explanation for her refusal. How will Little Proud’s mom make her change her thoughts and clarify to her that her distinction is wealth? Will Little Proud ever do her hair once more?” – Éditions Touana.

I Am A King
Written and illustrated by Keonte Beals, an award-winning Canadian R&B singer and creator from Nova Scotia.
“Come together with younger Shamar as he and his dad take you on a journey via what it means to be a king. This guide targets poisonous masculinity and softens how we take into consideration father-son relationships. Younger males should know their emotions are legitimate and actual, and there’s security in understanding girls will acknowledge that as properly. We’ve all been socialized to consider that particular traits are what makes a person. Black and brown communities undergo particularly from this stigma, and we are able to’t change this until we discuss it. Collectively, we’re slowly however certainly breaking down the partitions of poisonous masculinity for males of color.” – KBeals Leisure, 2022.
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