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When the school talent show creates an issue between her and her friends, little Kiki learns what it means to follow your heart and be a leader. Based on a true story from the life of Grammy-nominated singer and actress Kierra Sheard-Kelly, this inspiring picture book helps kids discover how to best use their God-given gifts and what it means to be true to yourself even when it's not the popular thing to do.The school talent show is a big deal, and Kiki is thrilled when the popular girls ask her to perform with them. But when the song her new friends choose turns out to be one Kiki's parents don't want her singing, she must decide if it's more important to be popular and please her friends or speak up and do what she knows is right for her.
Kiki Finds Her Voice helps children ages 4-8:
- Learn how to stand up to peer pressure
- Embrace their differences and love what makes them unique
- Better understand how their faith plays a part in their everyday lives
In addition,
Kiki Finds Her Voice is ideal for:
- birthday, back-to-school, Christmas, and holiday gifts
- bedtime and story time reading
- encouraging faith development, and building character and self-confidence
About the author
Kierra Sheard-Kelly is a singer, songwriter, actress, and activist from Detroit, Michigan, who looks to express herself and inspire others in everything she does. Part of the next generation of the legendary gospel group the Clark Sisters, Kierra began her solo career in 2004. She's created her own clothing line entitled Eleven60, has a bachelor's degree in liberal arts and sciences, and works with organizations dedicated to youth and female empowerment. Kierra is also the author of two books for teens,
Big, Bold, and Beautiful and
The Vibes You Feel, as well as the picture book
Kiki Finds Her Voice.
Summary
In this picture book from Grammy-nominated singer and author Kierra Sheard-Kelly, young readers 4-8 will be inspired to live as their loud and proud, authentic selves through this story of a little girl who must take a risk to make her voice heard.
