Happy Nappy Storytelling featuring Dr. Nafeesah Allen

About the Author: Dr. Nafeesah Allen is on a mission to mainstream diverse perspectives in editorial and business content in English, Spanish, and Portuguese languages.

As a regular contributor to publications like Forbes, Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, House Beautiful, and Mind Body Green, she writes about a wide array of topics: personal finance, travel, home, family, employment, small business, and more.

Leveraging over fifteen years of thought leadership experience in government communications and academia on four continents, she also helps funders, founders, and businesses ghost write Op-Eds, craft blog content, and land editorial placements that elevate their brands.

She helps clients — magazines, editors, PR companies, startups, and individuals — grow their businesses, heighten name recognition, and make a social impact.

About the Books: Meet Xiomara. She’s a lot like most children - She loves learning, grabs for her blanket and stuffed bear when she gets scared, and has a heart of pure gold. But something amazing happened to Xiomara on a regular trip to the doctors, when she overcame her fears. Suddenly, Xiomara received exceptional powers! Now with a wave of her hand, she is able to help out everyone in her community in no time at all. Follow along with the adventures of Xiomara and her teddy bear sidekick in this bilingual children’s book. Written in English and Spanish you and your child can explore the empowerment found in pushing through your fears, the courage in standing up for what you believe in, and the confidence in doing the right thing. Xiomara shows young children that they too have the power to be heroes.

• Xiomara, The Superhero is a dual language book that is simple and fun to read for children age 8 and below.
• Centered around a BIPOC protagonist, this rhyming children’s book helps to teach your child about courage, empowerment, and how they too can be superheroes.
• Filled with colorful illustrations to both entertain and educate.

Xiomara es una chica normal que se entera de que tiene un poder extraordinario. Tras superar sus miedos, es capaz de ayudar a los demás de una forma que nunca imaginó. Potente, emocionante y fácil de leer, este libro de rimas bilingües ayuda a los niños a ver lo grandes que son. El texto está escrito en español e inglés americano.

Meet Xavier. He’s a lot like most children - he loves learning, grabs for his blanket and stuffed bear when he gets scared, and has a heart of pure gold. But something amazing happened to Xavier on a regular trip to the doctors, when he overcame his fears. Suddenly, Xavier received exceptional powers! Now with a wave of his hand, he is able to help out everyone in his community in no time at all. Follow along with the adventures of Xavier and his teddy bear sidekick in this bilingual children’s book. Written in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, you and your child can explore the empowerment found in pushing through your fears, the courage in standing up for what you believe in, and the confidence in doing the right thing. Xavier, The Superhero shows young children that they too have the power to be heroes.

• Xavier, The Superhero is a dual language book that is simple and fun to read for children age 8 and below.
• Centered around a BIPOC protagonist, this rhyming children’s book helps to teach your child about courage, empowerment, and how they too can be superheroes.
• Filled with colorful illustrations to both entertain and educate.

Xavier é um miúdo normal que aprende que tem um poder extraordinário. Depois de ultrapassar os seus medos, é capaz de ajudar aos outros de formas que nunca imaginou. Poderoso, entusiasmante, e fácil de ler, este livro bilingue de rimas ajuda as crianças a ver o quão grandes são. O texto está escrito em português continental, espanhol, e inglês americano. Xavier es un chico normal que se entera de que tiene un poder extraordinario. Tras superar sus miedos, es capaz de ayudar a los demás de una forma que nunca imaginó. Potente, emocionante y fácil de leer, este libro de rimas bilingües ayuda a los niños a ver lo grandes que son. El texto está escrito en portugués continental, español e inglés americano.