Children’s Book Author Stories - Shanita Allen - Sleep, Tiny Dreamer
Shanita Allen was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), serving individuals with Developmental Disabilities for over 16 years in the Tampa, Florida area. She has written a series of 9 children's books. The first book, released in September 2019, titled Sleep, Tiny Dreamer, is a short bedtime story encouraging young minds to dream big. There is also Sleep, Tiny Dreamer: The Coloring Book! The remaining 8 books in the series feature Little Ari and her talking dog, Pepper. Join Little Ari and Pepper as they go on adventures in their dreams… meeting new friends and learning important lessons about friendship, diversity, acceptance, and bullying along the way.
When I was younger, I wrote poetry and short stories all the time, but once I went to college to get my degree in Psychology, my writing got sidetracked by course work. In 2018, while attending a motivational conference, I was inspired to pursue my childhood dream of becoming a published author of children’s books. I got the concept for my books from the things that I learned during the conference; the power of positive thinking and never giving up on your dreams. I thought to myself, “Wouldn’t it be great if children knew these things at a young age?” Especially children in the African American community. I decided to write a story encouraging young minds to reach beyond the clouds. The sky is never the limit… it's only the beginning. They need to know that they can be and do whatever they set their minds to.
Once I decided to follow my passion and write a book, all these ideas just started coming to me. Ideas would come to me at all times of the day, during random moments. Before I knew it, one book turned into 9 books! My stories aren’t just for children; they are for adults to enjoy as well, since we are all children at heart. I want to encourage children to read, as well as encourage parents to read to their children. Growing up in a single parent household, I recognize the value of spending quality time with your children and building a nurturing relationship.
The response that I have gotten so far from Sleep, Tiny Dreamer has been overwhelming. I am humbled by all of the positive feedback and reviews. The idea of people reading my words and being touched by my story is priceless. If I can inspire just one child, or even one adult, then I have served my purpose… and for that, I am truly grateful.
Website: www.LetsGoDreaming.com
Facebook: Let's Go Dreaming (www.facebook.com/letsgodreaming11)
Instagram: @LetsGoDreaming11 (www.instagram.com/letsgodreaming11)
YouTube: Let's Go Dreaming
Amazon: Sleep, Tiny Dreamer (www.amazon.com/dp/173337390x)
and Sleep, Tiny Dreamer: The Coloring Book! (www.amazon.com/dp/1733373934)