Jen Jones

"This book is every child! Perfectly imperfect illustrations with a solid message of self, spunk & sunshine, told in a snappy, happy rhyme! Dare to Be Me is validating & empowering!"

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Author of "Our Class Is A family"

"Insightful and fun as it encourages self-expression, creativity, and living an authentic life, Dare to Be Me is a delightful picture book that celebrates the uniqueness of every child."

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Dare To Be Me celebrates self-identity and individuality in the most colorfully delightful way! As readers engage in the whimsical illustrations and rhyme, they'll be encouraged to celebrate what makes them different, as well as be inspired to bravely march to their own unique tune.

AUTHOR OF "OUR CLASS IS A FAMILY"

Shannon Olsen

A sweet new book with a heartfelt message.

Author of "Beautiful oops"

Barney Saltzburg

MEET THE AUTHORS

When we co-wrote the #1 hit song, Dare To Be Me...we KNEW it was special.

I showed up to a songwriting session at my producer pal, Nathan's place. Before he could tune his guitar I shouted,

"We need to write a BOOK today. NOT a song.
Well...what I mean is we need our
SONG to be a BOOK."

He listened to me go on and on with my sales pitch about how the message of "Dare To Be Me" was one that was NEEDED. In my 10 years of being a kindergarten teacher, the need for positive and empowering social-emotional messages is needed NOW more than EVER.
Nathan agreed.

And so...we wrote the book.

WE WANT TO MEET YOU!

We are now offering special visits to local SCHOOLS,. BOOKSTORES and LIBRARIES! Click below to get in touch about booking a visit today.

PRESS & MEDIA

"Nathan and Kaci host an engaging storytime filled with stories and high energy songs."

Parnassus Books staff

"We had a wonderful time hosting Nathan and Kaci at Vanderbilt Libraries. Keeping a room full of children and college students equally engaged isn't the easiest task, but Kaci and Nathan's enthusiasm and passion held everyone captive. From learning about their writing process, to seeing an animated video of 'Dare to be Me,' to interactive singing and dancing, the audience answered the call to dare to be ourselves."

Melissa Mallon

Associate University Librarian for Teaching & Learning, Vanderbilt University Libraries

Kaci and Nathan bring a presentation that shares their journey from song to story, and from dreams to a reality. They use humor and songs along with visuals - like childhood photos and an animated video/e-book to capture the wonder and attention of all ages.
The teachers shared that this visit was perfect... exactly what our school needed...right on time. Everyone left feeling encouraged and uplifted!
They demonstrate that students can "be anything they want to be" with hard work and believing they can -Dare to be Me!

Courtney Vanover

Librarian, Murray Elementary School, KY

by the way...You are perfect.
Just the way you are.
Dare to be your own kind of amazing.

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