NEW YORK - s4story -- Am I a Weed? is a colorfully illustrated tale for children ages 2–6, set in a vibrant garden, full of lessons and surprises. "At Wordeee, we believe that every child deserves to feel seen, valued, and empowered. Am I a Weed? by Margie Stiles is a beautifully told story that nurtures self-esteem and celebrates the uniqueness within us all. With heart, hope, and poetic wisdom, this book plants the seeds of confidence and compassion in young readers everywhere. We are proud to share Margie's powerful message with the world," stated Patrice Samara, Wordeee COO.

Meet Filipio Asclepias—Filo for short—a young Asclepias plant with big questions about her place in the world. When Rosie, "the Rose," teases Filo for being different, she begins to wonder: Does she truly belong? With gentle guidance from her mother, Filo discovers the incredible role she plays in the garden's ecosystem. Through themes of bullying, self-discovery, pride, acceptance, and resilience, Filo learns to embrace her uniqueness. In sharing her story with Rosie, both plants come to see their similarities and celebrate their differences, blooming a special friendship. This uplifting story reminds us all of the power of self-acceptance, the value of being different, and the importance of standing tall—no matter what kind of plant you may be!

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Margie Stiles is a US Navy veteran and served as an enlisted journalist (JO). She was trained in broadcast and print journalism at the Defense Information School at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis, IN and worked for Navy Broadcasting Service at Naval Station Anacostia, Washington DC as a broadcast reporter and editor for the televised newscast, Navy News This Week. She was a freelance feature writer and photojournalist for the "Savannah Morning News Neighborhood Newsroom" Program. Margie earned a Master of Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma and retired from corporate America after twenty-five years in sales and leadership. She is a member of the Atlanta Writers Club and is the proud mother of two daughters, Addie and Mya. She has written a second children's book, Everett the Brave, which will be published by Wordeee.

Am I a Weed? is available on https://www.wordeee.com and wherever books are sold.

E-book ISBN: 9781959811909
Paperback ISBN: 9781959811879