G-MNMYEZ9F12 116297026472623 An African American Mom Inspired to Write a Children's Book During the Pandemic - In My Shoes Stories from Women of Color

Episode 11

How the Pandemic Inspired One Woman to Follow Her Dreams and Write a Children's Book

Melissa Toyo had been dreaming about writing a book, but with a family and a full- time job, she could never find the time. Then, the pandemic hit, the world went into lockdown and she suddenly had three extra hours a day that she would normally spend getting to and from work.

So she decided to put that time to good use and began the draft of a children's book. After a few ideas she finally found the one that spoke to her and the book Brown is a Beautiful Color was born.

Find out why a children's book and what she hopes this book will mean for girls of color everywhere.

Brown is a Beautiful Color is out for pre-sale NOW. With an official release is this Saturday-8/14/21.

-Pre-order the hardcover or eBook of Brown is a Beautiful Color: https://www.colorinwriting.com/shop

* Pre-order your eBook directly on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099314LKK/ref=nodl_?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420

About the Podcast

Show artwork for In My Shoes Stories from Women of Color
In My Shoes Stories from Women of Color
You don't know what it's like until you've been In My Shoes

About your host

Profile picture for Karin Davis-Thompson

Karin Davis-Thompson