Blog Tour and Giveaway: Kayla: A Modern Day Princess by Deedee Cummings

 

Join us for this book series tour from May 24 to Jun 25, 2021!

A five-book series, Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess is a heartwarming story about family, role models, dreams, and discovering a determination for growth.

Series Details:

Series Title:  Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess by Deedee Cummings
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7)
Genre:  Children's Book
Publisher:  Make a Way Media
Release date:   April 2021
Content Rating:  G

The Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess series of #OWNVOICE books is for Dreamers and the Doers of all ages. This diverse picture book series is a heartwarming look at the importance of family, speaking our truth, dreaming freely, and knowing our worth. Book 2 is part of a five-part series that shines the spotlight on a little Black girl who never lets anything get in the way of her dreams.

Parents, Caregivers, and Educators: By investing in this series, you help every child see that Black and Brown girls can be leaders, princesses, and the stars of their own stories. Children need to read stories that include characters who look like them. Offering these types of books to young readers is an essential part of building self-esteem, cultivating empathy, encouraging tough conversations, and letting children of color know they matter.

The Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess series is inspired by real-life budding Broadway Star, Kayla Pecchioni: a young Black woman who has always lived her life by believing in herself while letting nothing get in the way of her dreams. 

 

Book Details:

Book Title:  Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess by Deedee Cummings
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  24 pages
Genre:  Children's Book
Publisher:  Make a Way Media
Release date:   April 2021
Content Rating:  G

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Book Description:

"Daughters often learn their place in the world by watching their mothers claim theirs." ~author, Deedee Cummings

The first in a five-part series, this diverse picture book shines the spotlight on a little brown girl who loves musical theater and never lets anything get in the way of her dreams. Everyone else has an idea of who she should be, but in the end, she discovers that she is the one who gets to decide.

The story also reveals the special family dynamic that Kayla shares with her mom; a hard-working woman who struggles with the guilt of not being as available for her young daughter as she would like. But as the story progresses, Kayla and her mom realize the impact of valuing the time they have together as well as the importance of seeing each other acknowledge (and pursue) their individual dreams. {ages 5 and up} 

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Book Details:

Book Title:  Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams by Deedee Cummings
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  29 pages
Genre:  Children's Book
Publisher:  Make a Way Media
Release date:   June 1, 2021
Content Rating:  G

 

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Book Details:

Book Title:  Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess: Tough Tulle by Deedee Cummings
Category:  Children's Fiction (Ages 3-7),  29 pages
Genre:  Children's Book
Publisher:  Make a Way Media
Release date:   July 1, 2021
Format available for review:  print
Tour dates: May 24 to June 25, 2021
Content Rating:  G

 

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Meet the Author:

As a therapist, attorney, CEO of Make A Way Media, and author of fifteen children's books, Deedee Cummings has a passion for ensuring equality, inclusion, and social justice for the next generation. Since her first book published in 2014, Cummings has been on a mission to help young dreamers and doers "see themselves" in the pages of the books they read.

Cummings has spent more than two decades working within the family therapy and support field, and much of her writing shares her experiences of working with kids in therapeutic foster care.

By the end of 2021, this #OWNVOICES author will have fifteen diverse children's books to her credit, including the Rapid Release of her Kayla: A Modern-Day Princess five-book series. All fifteen of Cummings' diverse picture, poetry, and workbooks for kids reflect her professional knowledge and love of life.

Cummings is also the founder and creator of the Louisville Book Festival, a literacy-based celebration in Louisville, KY, celebrated on October 22nd and 23rd, 2021.

connect with the author:  website  ~ make a way media  ~ twitter  ~ twitter  ~  facebook  ~  facebook ~ pinterest ~ instagram ~ instagram ~ goodreads

 

Tour Schedule:

May 24 – Cover Lover Book Review – book series spotlight / giveaway
May 24 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess / giveaway
May 25 - Lisa's Reading – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess / giveaway
May 26 - Books Lattes & Tiaras – book series spotlight / giveaway
May 26 - Lisa's Reading – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams / giveaway
May 27 – Lisa's Reading – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Tough as Tulle / giveaway
May 27 - Books for Books – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess
May 28 – Sefina Hawke's Books – book series spotlight /giveaway
May 28 - Books for Books – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams
May 31 – Westveil Publishing – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess / giveaway
May 31 - Books for Books – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Tough as Tulle
June 1 – Westveil Publishing – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams / giveaway
June 2 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess / giveaway
June 2 – Westveil Publishing – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Tough as Tulle / giveaway
June 3 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams / giveaway
June 4 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Tough as Tulle / giveaway
June 7 – She Just Loves Books – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess
June 8 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess / giveaway
June 8 – She Just Loves Books – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams
June 9 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams / giveaway
June 9 – She Just Loves Books – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Tough as Tulle
June 9 - Pick a Good Book – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess / giveaway
June 10 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Tough as Tulle / giveaway
June 10 - Pick a Good Book – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams / giveaway
June 11 – Rajiv's Reviews- book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess
June 11 - Pick a Good Book – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Tough as Tulle / giveaway
June 14 – Rajiv's Reviews- book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams
June 15 - Rajiv's Reviews- book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Tough as Tulle
June 15 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess / giveaway
June 16 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams / giveaway
June 16 - Splashes of Joy – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess / giveaway
June 17 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Tough as Tulle / giveaway
June 17 - Splashes of Joy – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams / giveaway
June 18 - Splashes of Joy – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Tough as Tulle / giveaway
June 18 – fundinmental – book series spotlight / giveaway
June 21 – Laura's Interests – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess / giveaway
June 22 - Leels Loves Books – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess / giveaway
June 22 - Laura's Interests – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams / giveaway
June 23 - Leels Loves Books – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams / giveaway
June 23 - Sahar's Blog – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess / giveaway
June 23 - Laura's Interests – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Tough as Tulle / giveaway
June 24 - Leels Loves Books – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Tough as Tulle / giveaway
June 24 - Sahar's Blog – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams / giveaway
June 25 - Kam's Place – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess
June 25 - Sahar's Blog – book review of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Tough as Tulle / giveaway

 

Enter the Giveaway:

 

KAYLA: A MODERN-DAY PRINCESS Book Series Tour Giveaway

 

 

My Review: 

Kayla: A Modern Day Princess begins a five installment series by Deedee Cummings. I have read other children’s books by this author and enjoyed them a lot. This one is no different. I loved that the character of Kayla is based on a Broadway actress, Kayla Pecchioni. Kayla is such an inspirational little girl and such a good influence and role model for others. I love the lessons learned in her story. She has big dreams to follow and has the support needed to do so. I admire her determination and courage to continue to make those dreams come true. It is such a fun and entertaining tale to read. 

Kayla: A Modern Day Princess is illustrated by the very talented Charlene Mosley. The beautiful and vibrant pictures go perfectly with the story. They make it easy for all readers to follow along and keep them interested in the story even more. 

Kayla: A Modern Day Princess will be getting a very well deserved five plus stars from me. I look forward to the next book in the series, Kayla: A Modern Day Princess: Dishes, Dancing, and Dreams, to catch up to where this special little girl goes to next. I highly recommend it for readers who are between the ages of four and ten years old. It would be a perfect addition to any library, especially in elementary school libraries. 

I received paperback copy of Kayla: A Modern Day Princess from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.