Mommy Why Is Everyone So Mad?

About the Book

I wrote my first book last year during the pandemic. The times were difficult and our country was on lockdown due to the surging numbers of people infected with and dying from the Covid-19 virus. There was much unrest amongst the people of our nation due to social injustice and the conditions we faced as a result of the pandemic. Many families suffered the loss of loved ones and people could not gather together for support. It was then I began to write my children’s story. The story is told from the viewpoint of a child. The main character awakens due to a noise she hears coming from the living-room. When she enters the room she sees her mother watching television and there are people holding signs. Her mother doesn’t see her enter the room and a tear falls from her eyes. When Livi asks her mother what’s happening a conversation unfolds that gives way to inclusion and diversity. Her mother uses the illustration of a rainbow to describe the unique characteristics of individuals. The two children discuss with their mother the importance of being accepting and open to others differences. This is a great book for discovering character feelings and introducing diversity to children.

About the Author

Monique is an educator, speaker and budding author of children’s books. She has advocated and worked with children and families for over 25 years. She is also the founder of Kingdom@Work; an online source of inspiration and community building network. Monique currently serves as an area leader in the largest school district in Charlotte, North Carolina. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University and a Master’s degree in Executive Leadership from Gardner Webb University. She developed a love for reading to children first as a parent and then as a teacher. The love of reading children’s stories led to a desire to write her own stories. The time has finally come and she has given birth to a children’s story of her own. Monique enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and helping others grow to their fullest potential.