Fantastic You

Danielle Dufayet teaches English and public speaking/self-empowerment classes for kids. She has a bachelor's in English literature and a master's in psychology. She has always been drawn to the beauty and simplicity of picture books and attracted by their powerful psychological impact on young minds. She believes that books are magic little gems that can change one's life. She lives in San Jose, California. Visit danielledufayetbooks.com.Jennifer Zivoin is trained in media ranging from figure drawing to virtual reality and earned her bachelor of arts degree with highest distinction from the honors division of Indiana University. Jennifer worked as a graphic designer and creative director before finding her artistic niche in children's books. She has illustrated more than 3 books, including You Are Your Strong, Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice, and A World of Pausabilities: An Exercise in Mindfulness. Jennifer lives in Carmel, Indiana. Visit jzartworks.com.

Interviewed on The Children's Book Podcastamp ldquo The narrative of this book is written like a pep talk one could imagine hearing from a person with fully realized emotional intelligence amp hellip Many strategies for exhibiting self-love chosen by the child protagonists employing them are shown as valid, reinforcing that there is no one perfect way, just as there is no one perfect person amp hellip Skillfully provides the language to help readers remember-or learn-their abilities to treat themselves and others with gentleness. amp rdquo -Kirkus Reviewsamp ldquo We all need to take a page from Dufayet amp rsquo s book: We can all forgive ourselves, and that amp rsquo s a pretty important part of self-love. Dufayet amp rsquo s book is a great reminder to adults and children alike that anyone can love themselves without the help of anyone else. amp rdquo -SDSU Children amp rsquo s Literatureamp ldquo Dufayet's text is confident and assured, relating common childhood experiences and emotions in a way that is accepting of all, and encouraging. The illustrations by Zivoin beautifully convey the light and shadows, ups and downs, and round and rounds of childhood and life, with family, friends, and always with ourselves. This beautiful book also contains notes for parents and caregivers, by psychologist, Dr Julia Martin Burch, PhD, to assist with continuing the positive approach reflected in this story. amp rdquo -Kids amp rsquo Book Review