- Please introduce yourself so that the readers will get to know you better.
A1. Hello! My name is Sheveland and I am a new children’s Book author who loves creating stories that celebrate diversity and little victories.
- What is the inspiration behind your book “Lilly’s Potty Dance”
A2. The inspiration behind Lilly’s Potty Dance was my actual interactions with potty training my daughter and stories that I had heard from other parents. The main character Lilly’s name was coined after my Grandmother Lillian
- When did you realize you want to be an author?
A3. I realized that I wanted to be an author after realizing that I would make up stories for my daughter all the time. The stories would often involve changing my voice and incorporating a dance, which always makes it fun. My mother realized it before I did, she encouraged me to write a book years ago.
- Please tell us something about your book “Lilly’s Potty Dance”
A4. This is an engaging story that tells the story through Lilly’s lens about potty training. Lilly’s mom helps her navigate her fears and teaches her how to use the potty, wash her hands and transition to a big girl. While navigating using the potty, Lilly’s comes up with a dance. Away to the potty she goes.
- For which age group is your book “Lilly’s Potty Dance” suitable for?
A5. 2-4 years old, but if you believe that your little one is ready for potty training sooner, then this is the book for you
- What is your favorite Quote?
A6. “Be who are you are and SAY what you FEEL, Because those Who Mind Don’t matter, and those who Matter Don’t Mind” ~ Dr. Seuss
- What do you like the most about your country?
A7. Freedom to express yourself
- What suggestion do you want to give to parents of little readers regarding a reading habit?
A8. Start your little one off by reading to them while you’re pregnant and when they arrive. Read before bed and sooner or later they will begin to create their own stories and spark that love for reading at an early age. Reading nurtures the imagination, so start as soon as you can.
- What does literary success look like to you?
A9. Literary success looks like my book being in pre-schools and school libraries. A children’s best seller and the opportunity to travel around the world reading my book to various events that support children and literacy.
- Lastly, who is your inspiration in life and why?
A10. My Grandmother is the inspiration of my life for several reasons. She was an educator, mother, grandmother, poured into the community and defied several odds. She showed courage and grace in every aspect of life.
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