I Love Me! (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781719551038)

Danyelle L. Shannon was born in Chicago, IL. As a young child she loved reading. Her vivid imagination would allow the stories to transport her to magical lands. She dreamed of one day being able to do the same for children everywhere. At the tender age of seven, she began writing poetry as a way of expressing her feelings. As a teen she began writing short stories about important moments in her life. Teachers, family, co-workers and friends were amazed at the imagery of her work and told her she needed to be published and share her gift with the world. However, fear allowed her to keep her gift hidden, until now. Danyelle has worked in the school system for more than 15yrs. She has mentored youth in the community for over 20yrs. Danyelle has also worked with the children in her local church for most of her life. Day after day, Danyelle has watched the situations, and struggles that our youth go through. She has been that confidant, shoulder to cry on, and base for sound advice. Through her outreach and writings, she desires to help the youth to learn right now, what it took her until adulthood to know. We are beautiful. We are strong. Our voices matter. We are worth it. We are more than enough, just the way we are. Danyelle's first book, "I Love Me!" is the culmination of a dream. Her book is the long-awaited debut, and first steps in a worldwide crusade to heal our hurting children. No one could tell this story better, because she has not only seen the pain and heard about the troubles, but she has also lived through these struggles herself. Come join Danyelle as she takes us on never-ending journeys of love and light, as she helps us to see there is light in even the darkest of situations. I hope you will join Danyelle as she charts a course to lift bowed down heads and help our youth to be proud to stand tall. Come on, your invited. This is only the beginning.