OKLAHOMA CITY - s4story -- In a world that often values conformity, it can be challenging to embrace our individuality and find strength in our differences. To help children become proud of their uniqueness and accept themselves for who they are, Dr. Nichelle Morris Williams has released The Butterfly Empress.

In The Butterfly Empress, Veteran and bestselling author Dr. Nichelle Morris Williams introduces us to Nylah-Grace, who, through the ups and downs of life, learns to love her heritage, cherish her distinct features, and speak her truth with confidence. With her grandmother, GiGi, by her side, Nylah-Grace leans on her wisdom to remember the importance of being Black, beautiful, brilliant, and bold.

The story starts with Nylah-Grace telling the reader, "I'm a different kind of girl. I color boldly outside the lines to the pictures of the world. Sometimes being different from others makes me a little sad, but all I wanna feel is a rainbow unicorn kind of glad. That's when I go to my favorite place at GiGi's knees, and these are some of the things she says to me."

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The topics covered in The Butterfly Empress, such as relationships between children and their caregivers, resilience, compassion, unconditional self-love, and the power of diversity, encourage children to tap into their true selves and make a positive difference. Parents and grandparents alike will enjoy sharing this rhyming parable and talking through the discussion questions at the end with their young readers, fostering a special bond and memorable educational experience.

The discussion questions probe the readers to think about whom they can turn to when they feel sad, how other people's opinions might affect their self-esteem, what makes them beautiful inside and out, and how they share their voice with the world.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Nichelle Morris Williams, PhD is a renowned authority in the realm of human behavior and organizational dynamics, dedicated to fostering connections across diverse backgrounds. With a profound blend of courageous compassion, cultural competence, and creativity, she strives to empower Veterans and women and girls of African descent. Her expertise allows her to adeptly navigate the cross-sector of health and human services, legal, and non-profit. A Gulf War Army Veteran, Dr. Nichelle works and volunteers in the Veterans services sphere.