Meet Kimberly Cheri Brown June 5th-19th

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Beautifil Like ME!
Kimberly Cheri Brown
ISBN: 978-1-4276-2126-9
$9.99

Beautiful Like ME!, the ONLY multicultural coloring/activity book that focuses on fostering the healthy self esteem of young ladies!

Beautiful Like ME! is an interactive multicultural coloring activity book that features ten female characters, each of a different ethnicity, appearance and personality. With a foreword by award-winning author, Nikki Giovanni, the coloring book encourages positive self-esteem among girls and explores the unique cultural differences.


Self-esteem affects how children approach new tasks and challenges and how they interact with others. Empowering girls to believe in themselves, develop positive images about themselves and strengthen their self-esteem are the goals behind Kimberly Cheri Brown’s Beautiful Like ME! product line.


According to the National Association of Self Esteem, low self esteem is linked to criminal activity, poor performance in school, teenage pregnancy and even suicide.

Utilizing initiatives like "Beautiful Like ME!" provides an alternative to the negative media youth are exposed to on a daily basis.

Intended for ages 4 and up, "Beautiful Like ME" Coloring/ Activity Book is the first of a series of books that Brown will publish. “This book makes not only a great gift, but is a great way to begin conversation about the many stereotypes that pervade our communities.

Join the "Beautiful Like ME!" girls' forum
A social network centered around girls issues

http://iambeautiful.ning.com

Reviews

Kimberly Brown has done a great service to recognize little girls’ need to mirror themselves and accept the beauty within
- Nikki Giovanni

Loved [the book] and my niece did as well. She read and colored in it all day! Thank you for being on purpose and being 'beautiful like me'...
-Erika Monroe | ISEE Member
(Institute for Self Esteem & Evaluation)

A wonderful educational tool that teaches diversity. A fun and interactive approach to learning.

-Little Feet Children's Group
Albany, NY



Organizations that have purchased orders of Beautiful Like ME! include Boys&Girls Club of Williamson County, Preston Taylor Boys&Girls Club/YMCA, Center for Women’s Health & Research at Meharry Medical College, The Harpeth Hall School, Time to Rise Summer Camp and the YWCA Girls Inc. program.

Kimberly Cheri Brown wrote and illustrated the book after realizing how self-esteem issues affect girls of all backgrounds.

Kimberly Cheri Brown is an author, contributing writer, public speaker, non-profit consultant and fundraiser, and community activist.

Ms. Brown established Therapeutic & Creative Arts in 2006 with the firm belief that the arts, when used communicatively, are powerful healing tools that strengthen personal and societal development. She is a native of Huntsville, Alabama and the eldest of five.

Please visit her website
www.kimberlycbrown.com
[e-mail]

Ms.Brown is available for speaking engagements, book club chats, mom & me groups and Beautiful Like Me parties.

Media Contact: Platinum Book PR/518-851-9030 [e-mail]

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Leave a question for Kimberly and you could win a copy of Beautiful Like ME!

Welcome to Mahogany Kim!

At what ages did you start drawing?

Do you illustrate books for other authors?

What is the Beautiful Like Me party?

[Kimberly Cheri Brown]

I don't remember exactly what age I started drawing. Creativity has always been part of my life; I began coloring in the coloring books at about 4 or 5, then explored ceramics and drawing in elementary school, learned calligraphy at about 11 or 12 and began to use art as a trade at 13.

I do illustrate books for other authors. The most recent title I've illustrated is "The Adventures of Barackli and the Chef", about a stalk of broccoli with a sidekick (the Chef) trying to convince kids to eat more vegetables.

A 'Beautiful Like ME!' party is an event that celebrates the inner and outer beauty of each participant. Indulgences such as manicures/pedicures, massages, facials, aromatherapy stimulate the senses, while conversation regarding inner beauty (self worth, esteem, acceptance) is cultivated. It is adaptable for all ages and is really a treat!

I can be contacted at [e-mail]. I not only illustrate but have been commissioned for paintings, murals and other creative projects.

[Sharon P]

I think this a good book for the young African American girls. I've suggested that a few people that I know that have after school programs and child care to look into purchasing some for themselves.

[Pat]

Hi Kim

Thanks for joining us.

What a wonderful book!

What are you working on now?

[Dawnny Ruby Platinum Book PR]

Hi Pat
You're the winner!

call me.
Kim is working on another childrens book.