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Literature Matters Author Alum
2024 Authors
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Shambra Mulder
We wrote the book to help adults discuss, connect, and apply mental health information. The coloring book aims to decrease misconceptions about difficulties with mental health challenges for children in underserved communities of color. The book is written in a child-friendly manner and provides exercises and resources to improve their mental health. The coloring book is sold through a non-profit organization; therefore, proceeds for the book allow us to give the book away at community events.
Charity Reid
I’ve had a passion for writing since I was young. My time as a teacher and being a mom motivated me to pursue this passion even further. I write to inspire, entertain, and motivate.
Michelle "Aunt Shelly" Kolo
Aunt Shelly is a special education teacher in Texas. She has been writing poems or singing made-up tunes to her students since she began working with children in 2009. She wrote her first children’s book in 2010, "These White Feathers." Over the past 5 years, she has self-published 6 more books! She was born and raised in Texas and loves to help children learn through play, creativity, and imagination!
Dr. J. Desiree Rodriguez
Dr. J. Desiree Rodriguez is an Afro-Latina, four-time self-published award-winning author, former Mrs. All-Star Southeast 2021 title holder. Dr. Rodriguez has over 10 years of strategic communication and community outreach experience. She became a buisness owner at the age of 23, with a goal to impact youth through literacy and mentorship. For the past several years, Dr. Rodriguez founded a nonprofit Literature Matters. A literacy outreach festival, that creates a space for diverse books and authors.
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Tampa, FL
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