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As an educator and school culture & climate coach, I have been inspired to write children’s literature on the topic of resilience and self-acceptance, and to help break the cycles that so many of our youth face today.
My children’s books are great books for the classroom. I am currently scheduling school author visits so that I can bring these topics to life for your students through interactive presentations, writing workshops, and discussions.
Biography
ABOUT ME
DeAnna Lynn is an accomplished author in the field of social emotional learning (SEL), with a particular focus on resilience and school culture & climate. Having been born in Chicago and raised in Rockford, IL, DeAnna’s unique perspective is often reflected in her writing, empowering readers to overcome life circumstances and exude social-emotional competence.
After receiving her Master’s degree in Dual Language Teacher Leadership from Roosevelt University in Chicago, DeAnna drew from her knowledge of social-emotional development to write socially relevant literature for children and school leaders. In February 2023, DeAnna founded Shining Light Consulting and Learning, an educational consulting firm that helps school programs with culture & climate to improve Kindergarten/school readiness. DeAnna’s goal is to inspire communities to be resilient, defy statistics, and value emotional intelligence. DeAnna is now the author of several books, including the highly-reviewed “The Cupcake Factor: A Bite-Sized Recipe for Emotionally Intelligent School Leadership.”
In her spare time, DeAnna loves dining out, listening to music, and enjoying the city of Chicago.
TO GET MY BOOKS:
The Cupcake Factor
That Hurt!
Looking for a relatable book to help you reflect with your children on the COVID-19 pandemic? This is it!
“That Hurt! A children’s book of reflection on the COVID-19 pandemic” echoes both the positive and negative occurrences and feelings experienced by children during the time of sudden change and social unrest. By the end of the book, readers will not only identify with the emotions depicted in the story but will also begin to make meaning from the events that happened in their own lives.
If you or your child have been significantly affected by the events of 2020-2021, then this is the perfect book for you.
SOAR!
SOAR! is about a 7-year-old boy who lives in inner city Chicago and comes from humble beginnings. He experiences both positive and negative influences in his environment and is often judged by the color of his skin. Though the negative influences in his life are strong, he comes to appreciate how special he truly is, and the royalty and power in his bloodline. This realization helps him to overcome the circumstances in his life, and ultimately allows him to influence other BIPOC boys and men. If your child is learning to rise above adversity, then this is the perfect book for you. Also available in French!
Media
Autherine Publishing’s Black History Month Author Feature
Black History Month Author Spotlight: DeAnna Lynn — JANET AUTHERINE
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