![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Knowing the importance of readers seeing themselves in the books they read, she was determined to create stories that allow African-American children to see themselves in the pages. She realized that, despite her love of reading, most books did not have main characters who represented her experience. This book was the first she had seen with an African-American girl on the cover. When she read Something Beautiful by Sharon Dennis Wyeth, it was a turning point in her career. Being a bookworm and a storyteller since childhood, it was only natural that she would go on to become a writer herself. Her imagination helped her make her own worlds and fantastic stories, which she loved to share. Being part of a family that celebrated art, music, theater, and more, Lyons began to find her voice and create her own art as a writer. Kelly Starling Lyons | Photo courtesy of the authorĪward-winning author Kelly Starling Lyons grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, surrounded by creativity and artistic expression. ![]()
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