“Jacobi Jacobi What can I Be” is a vibrant ABC book that helps children develop literacy skills while improving their self-esteem. What was the art collaboration process like with illustrator Ayanna Niambi?

The collaboration with my illustrator was amazing. Ayanna saw my vision for each illustration and was able to illustrate vibrant pictures that captured the words on each page of the book. The process was seamless and I enjoyed working with her.

How do you see your book fitting into a teacher’s or parent’s lesson plans for their child?

As I travel across the country doing Author visits, the scholars love this book. My book fits the classroom well, particularly Pre-k through 5th-grade bands. The vocabulary introduces scholars to high-frequency literary words that enhance their vocabulary while boosting their self-esteem and confidence. In addition, there are so many educational concepts in this book that Teachers can use in their classroom lessons, from letter recognition to social-emotional lessons.

What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?

My third book will be released at the end of June “Jabez Jabez What Do You See?”

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