I am a full-time writer/author/editor and a mother of 5-year-old twins.

Life can be challenging at times, and unpredictable, with ups and downs and all sorts of things we can’t control. It’s like driving a car on a bumpy road. We can’t wish the bumps away. We can’t control who travels those roads with us, or make the sun shine on our journey if it’s a rainy day. But we can control how we feel about it.

Crazy Cat is a cute, colorful, and beautifully illustrated picture book that takes you on an adventurous ride in the crazy world of Cats and Dogs.

Kidliomag is a digital monthly magazine that features children authors, book reviews, book recommendations and stories by young kids, and many more.

Cindy, the main character is faced with her new reality. She is presented with new challenges and disappointments. She enters her classroom with curiosity and skepticism. At first, Cindy is frustrated by all of the new changes that COVID-19 has presented. Eventually, she begins to adjust to the changes and finds joy and excitement amid her new normal.

I am Elena Grant. I was born in Homewood, IL. However, I spent most of my childhood in Berrien Springs, MI. I am a Midwest girl.

I was born in Vallejo, California, and received a M.A. in Education at a HBCU (college) Norfolk State University, in Norfolk Virginia.

I’m a mother to an awesome 13 year old who was a preemie.

My intention in writing The Hip-Hop Chess Master is to show children and people of all ages that following your passion(s) does not mean that you must abandon other areas of interest.

I wrote my first book to inspire my son then 12 to read more. My second book was inspired by a walk I took with my 2 year old daughter.