About MeKael Black
MeKael is the author of the children’s books, What Will A-Tal Play Today and The Fearless Princess. Having been recognized by several news media outlets, including Fox & Friends on the National Fox News Network, she is currently featured on the New York Times in partnership with Mass Mutual, Inc. MeKael participated in the Read to Me: Mississippi Literacy Conference and The Mississippi Early Learning Conference as a guest speaker. Celebrity Influencer, Tabitha Brown, featured MeKael's book, The Fearless Princess on her Very Good Monday's show. She has spoken to students at STEM programs, William Carey University, and other schools in the southern United States and has interviewed on outlets such as WDAM, Super Talk Radio, and The Amazing Happy Village Talk Show. Through her sponsorship program, MeKael provides books to children who would not otherwise have access to them.
She is passionate about what she does, and she truly loves finding ways to get children excited about reading. She even helps students write poems and raps! Through her books and author visits, MeKael Black has inspired educators to add FUN and MUSIC in the classroom to help motivate students to enjoy reading and creative writing.
MeKael has proven that if you have passion, creativity, and imagination, you can light a spark in your students that gets them EXCITED to read and write. She hopes her books encourage children, as well as grown-ups, all over the world to ENJOY the YEARS of their YOUTH and become FEARLESS, CONFIDENT, and COURAGEOUS.
“I am 33 years old. When I tell you this book is for any age, it really is. Anyone can learn and benefit from this book. The book is AMAZING!! I said to myself, I can conquer my fears just like she did. The book truly gave me confidence."
D. Beard, MS
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Sharing Stories and Changing Lives
It has been an absolute joy hearing all the wonderful testimonies from parents about how their children are overcoming fears and being BOLD, STRONG, and FEARLESS!
I've received emails, messages, and reviews stating that children are wanting to enroll in swim lessons, learn to ride their bikes, sleep alone in their room and more. Lives are being changed and that makes writing and sharing my stories ALL WORTH IT!
DO YOU STRUGGLE TO GET YOUR CHILD EXCITED ABOUT READING
Reading is boring...
Does This Sound Like Your Child?
I've read and talked to hundreds of children and when I ask them "how many of you like to read?" the number of hands that go up is surprising. Sometimes the hands fly up but most of the times I hear outbursts of "I don't like to read", "I need help reading", and most of all "reading is boring!" I believe that there is a book(s) out there for everyone, the reader just has to find the right book. Once a child finds the right book for them, then their views on reading changes.
Tips to finding the right book for your child:
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What gets your child excited? Is it sports, music (A-Tal raps), legos, video games, princesses (The Fearless Princess), science, etc.? Choose books that align with your child interests. (for example, if your child enjoys sports, choose a sports related book like What A-Tal Play Today?)
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Have your child read books that are on his/her reading level. Choosing a book that's above their reading level, may challenge them too much. When a child struggles to read, it can become discouraging.
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Be open to various book options. For example, if your child wants to start out reading comics, age appropriate magazines, or even picture books, then let them start there. If they are reading, then that's a step in the right direction.
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Have FUN! Read with your child. My daughter likes for me to read with her. She reads a page, then I read a page. I get into character, change my voice, and act like I think the character acts in the book. We laugh and have fun reading.
