Kelly Anne Manuel is an uncommon author who has made a big impact in the world of children’s literature. She never intended to write children’s books, but when a devastating house fire happened, it changed the course of her life. Her passion for writing and delivering positive messages to children led her down an unexpected path that resulted in the release of 31 children’s books. Hello Kelly Anne, welcome to BrandEducation! You can find Kelly Anne’s books on Amazon and listen to her interview on The Relatable Voice Podcast.
Author: Lucia Matuonto
Lucia Matuonto
Lucia Matuonto is a published children’s book author, physiotherapist, Creative Director and has just added two more projects to her name. She is the host of the new interview program on WorldAuthors.org called “UNCUT with Lucia”, and is also the host of her new podcast, “The Relatable Voice”.
The Invisible Monster is always lurking in the dark. It may be dormant at times, but it’s always there… My non-typical birth has paved the way for my entire non-typical life. I was born in a log cabin with no electricity or running water, then later moved to a teepee. Life happened, and I ended up in a Dayton ghetto. Life happened some more, which landed me in a small town in West Virginia. But everywhere I go, The Invisible Monster is always there. I am learning to slay my Monsters and have become quite fierce in the process. Try…
1. We live in a world of screens, what do you suggest to the audience to read more books? Some fantastic statistics show how essential reading is for maintaining your brain cells. A child who isn’t routinely involved in reading activities before age eight experiences a permanent loss of neurons in a phenomenon called “neuronal sloughing.” This neuronal loss also occurs in adults, but gradually over decades. Basically, use it or lose it. Translating those page squiggles into mental images stimulates your neurons like nothing else. Pick up a book! 2. What is your favorite quote or excerpt in the…
Hello Rick, welcome to Brand Education! What is your favorite word and why? My favorite word lately is Charcuterie. I recently learned what a charcuterie tray is and have decided to misuse the word as often as possible. Instead of using it to describe an assortment of finger food, I might say that “There was a charcuterie of people or a charcuterie of events. What’s the latest book you read? Latest book “Inside Out” by Demi Moore. I find it so interesting to learn how these larger than life characters became who they are. Some stories are enlightening and uplifting. Others…
Charlie and the Tire Swing is a beautiful intergenerational story told from the perspective of Charlie and his Grandpa Jack. Over a cup of hot chocolate, Charlie’s grandfather tells the story of how he planted an acorn with his own grandfather, Charlie’s Great-Great Grandpa George, and how he tenderly cared for it and watched it grow, from one season to the next. He shares that over the years, as the acorn grew into a mighty oak tree, how each generation enjoyed the shade of the tree, climbing it, reading under it, and gathering together as a family around it. It’s a…
A fun and engaging children’s book about discovering new places, friendship, and exploring our wonderful world!Welcome to Grey City! This is a city surrounded by walls with no trees, but full of factories, smog and dirt.Brother and sister Noah and Mila have lived here their whole life.On their daily walk, their dog Buster digs a hole under the city’s walls and escapes to the other side. Noah and Mila follow him and see a whole new world outside the little box they’ve grown up in. They discover the beautiful Green Town.There they encounter new faces like Ali and Carol who…
The Little Girl in The Moon An inquisitive little girl who lives on the moon wonders if earth children know about ‘moonlings’. Her mom asks her if they did, what she would want the earth children to know about her life on the moon. The little girl shares her thoughts on how she’s ‘just like them’ and with each illustration you see the connection of the earth and the moon. Creative depictions of each phase of the moon reveal a bit more of the little girl until eager readers finally see her bright smiling, full-moon face. She’s from a different…
Hello dear readers! Throughout my own journey as a podcaster, I have learned so much that I am excited to share with all of you. I know that starting a podcast can seem like a daunting task, but with the right mindset and some practical tips, you too can create a successful podcast that truly resonates with your audience. When I first started my podcast, “The Relatable Voice,” I was a novice when it came to the technology involved. But what I did have was a burning passion to create something special, and that is what drove me forward. I…
Diann Floyd Boehm is an award-winning international author of children’s books and has published a young adult historical fiction. In addition, Diann writes books to inspire readers to be kind, like themselves, and Embrace Imagination! You can find all her books on Amazon. Diann’s Story Garden YouTube Channel lets children hear different children’s authors read their stories. Diann continues to be involved in various humanitarian projects with multiple organizations. Diann was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to parents of George M. Floyd and Mabel Adella Harris Floyd. The family moved to Texas at about 18 months, along with her two brothers. Over time…
Too much screen time isn’t good for the eyes. I love books and have an enormous library. I have an online bookstore debsbookparadise.com for the overflow. In fact, if I removed all the books from my 100 year-old New England home, I think it would rise at least a foot. Reading is transporting. While I love zoning out with screens, a good book is an experience that engages all the senses and ignites the imagination. I have written some law-related books that were reviewed as self-help, which I believe is because of the conversational tone and my desire to help…