Mekael C BlackMeKael is the author of the children's books, What Will A-Tal Play Today and The Fearless Princess. Having been recognized by several news media outlets, she is currently featured on the New York Times in partnership with Mass Mutual, Inc. She has spken to students at STEM programs and other schools in the southern United States and has interviewed on outlets such as WDAM, Super Talk Radio, and The Amazing Happy Village Talk Show. Through her sponsorship program, MeKael provides books to children who would not otherwise have access to them. She is passionate about what she does, and she truly loves finding ways to get children excited about reading. She even helps students write poems and raps!MeKael grew up in a small town in Mississippi. She graduated from Mississippi State University with a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems and a master's in Instructional Technology. MeKael's family is her inspiration. Being a mother and wife was MeKael's main focus in life but to her surprise, her children would be the very reason that she is now an author. Early one morning at four o'clock, she woke up with the words to her first children's book, What Will A-Tal Play Today? MeKael's husband encouraged her not to leave the words on paper but to share those words with the world. She hopes this book encourages children all over the world to be adventurous and to enjoy the years of their youth by getting outside and discovering nature. The Fearless Princess is her second children's book. The Fearless Princess is inspired by real-life events from her daughter's life. She hopes this book encourages children and even grown-ups all over the world to be fearless, confident, and courageous. For the last five years, MeKael has been an active member of the PTO Board at her children's school. She loves being creative, learning new things, and playing basketball with her family. Read More Read Less