My name is Sheila Galle Espejo, and I’m an author who’s super passionate about storytelling, especially for kids and teens. I love weaving together fun, imagination, and deeper life lessons in my books to inspire young minds. Spirituality and energy play a huge part in how I create my characters and stories. I really believe the world would be so much brighter if we could teach our little ones about the power of positivity, gratitude, and the magic of manifestation early on.

Hello, I am Lori Gard. I am a writer, teacher, school counsellor, counselling therapist, a mom to four great kids, a sister, daughter, wife and friend. I love long walks and hikes, reading books, listening to podcasts, playing piano, singing, eating out, attending plays, kayaking, spending time near water, traveling, playing games and being with my family. That’s me in a nutshell. Whew!

Dear Readers,

Welcome to the November 2024 edition of our magazine! As the leaves change color and the air gets crisper, we have a fantastic lineup of stories and activities to keep you entertained and inspired.

November is also a time for gratitude and giving. In our special Thanksgiving section, read heartwarming stories about kids making a difference in their communities. Plus, we’ve got fun crafts and recipes to help you celebrate the season with your family.

Don’t miss our adventure-packed games and puzzles, designed to challenge your mind and spark your creativity.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi, we are a mother and daughter duo. Claire is in 7th grade, loves softball and hanging out with her friends and family.

From a young age, I have been drawn to art and all things color. I’m always on the lookout for new creative projects to attempt. One day, you might find me refurbishing a vintage piece of furniture, while the next, I’m hand painting wallpaper on my living room wall. It’s these creative projects, including my book, that bring me so much joy.

Wow, wow, wow! Are you ready for a mind-blowing adventure, my curious friends? It’s me, Luniant, the tiny ant with dreams as big as the moon!

My world is where raindrops feel like floods and grass towers over you like skyscrapers. Here, anything is possible – wild fun, crazy adventures, and insane dreams! And it’s all filled with mystery and magic!

Say hello to my zany gang – Doodoo the jolly beetle, Piki the loyal spider, the Strix dragonfly sisters, and more! Together, we’ll make the impossible possible and embark on a space quest no ant has dared before!

But shh, I’ll let you in on a little secret. None of us know how to build a rocket! But that’s just a minor detail. With some crazy escapades, wisdom from the elders, and the power of friendship, we’ll figure it out!

I am Jean L. Tanelus, born in Miami, Florida in 1998. I am of Haitian and Bahamian descent. I graduated in 2021 with my Bachelor in Business Administration at Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University (FAMU), the #1 Public HBCU (Historically Black Colleges/Universities). I am a private person, I don’t share much about myself with others, even those close to me. It was getting hard to contain my vision and voice inside of me for any longer and writing has given me the space to express myself through stories for others to enjoy.

Greetings! My name is Steve and I am a former multi-award winning Writer and Director for Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, (and just about every other network you can think of). I am an intensely curious person, with a lot of interests, from science to art to health and most of all, animals. I love dogs and cats, which makes me something of an oddity, I guess. I’m a little bit shy, but I also love to laugh with friends. But my real passion is silly, absurd, hilarious stories for kids…

Dear Readers,

Hurray! October is here, and with it comes a month full of excitement and festivities! This edition is packed with fun and spooky surprises to make your Halloween extra special. 🎃👻

As the leaves change color and the air gets cooler, we have a lot to look forward to. From creative Halloween crafts and spooky stories to fun games and delicious recipes, there’s something for everyone in this issue. Whether you’re planning a costume party or just looking for some fun activities to do at home, we’ve got you covered.

We hope you enjoy this edition as much as we enjoyed putting it together. Don’t forget to share your feedback and send us your stories, drawings, and Halloween costume photos. We love hearing from our creative readers!

Happy Halloween

Hello! My name is Ronesha. I’m a software engineer, author, and coding instructor from New Orleans, LA, currently living in Maryland. Since I was young, I always had two loves: coding and writing. Of course, at a young age, I didn’t know that when I was writing HTML and trying to build fansites for my favorite artists that I was doing something called “coding” and I had no idea that it could turn into a career. Interestingly enough, as life would have it, I was able to bring both of the things I loved as a child into my life as an adult.