What does a 5-year old preschooler, her mother and poetry have to do with each other? A book entitled My God is AWESOME! As we discover incredible joy in simple things that delights and makes us smile, it is then that we appreciate the essence and creation of God, and life itself. When you open this children’s picture book, My God is AWESOME! authored by 5-year old Kyla McKenzie and her mother Monique, you peer into a world of surprising innocence and delightful wonder. This book contains exquisite hand-painted watercolor images by renowned, award-winning illustrator, Jan Spivey Gilchrist, which exemplifies how God is reverenced through the eyes of a 5-year old.
Navigating through pages containing Gilchrist’s amazing, realistic illustrations and heartwarming poetic verses from 5-year old Kyla, gives a liberating connection to the emotional and spiritual context this book portrays. The inspiration behind My God is AWESOME! was conceived one day when Monique McKenzie visited her daughter’s preschool and surprisingly overheard her daughter Kyla and Kyla’s friend Caryna serenading their class with gospel songs. According to their teacher, Ms. Tamika, the two best friends were becoming quite a classroom sensation. Monique asked Kyla if she and Caryna ever considered recording their version of the song, My God is Awesome. Kyla boldly declared that she didn’t want to do a song, but wanted to do a book surrounding the theme instead. From that conversation, the mother/daughter collaboration of this children’s picture book was born.
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| Monique and Kyla McKenzie |
Monique McKenzie began penning poetry at a very early age. During the mid 1980’s, she started to diligently organize and chronicle her creative works. Monique is an award-winning journalist and author who has written and contributed to numerous nonfiction books. She was also an editor for various national publications. Although McKenzie’s daughter Kyla is the coauthor of My God is AWESOME!, there are more projects in the works that we can expect from the both of them. While relaxing, writing or reading her favorite volume of poetry, Monique enjoys sipping on her cup of specially blended Chai Tea Latte from Panera Bread.
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| Kyla McKenzie |
Kyla McKenzie became a first time author (one of the youngest published authors on record) at the age of 5. She is on a mission to spread the word about the awesomeness of God. She convinced her mother that authoring a children’s picture book would be the best way to reach this goal. It is not surprising that Kyla was actively involved in every aspect of the creation and production of this remarkable book. This may be her first published writing of poetry, but it is just an introduction of forthcoming creative works from a young, talented author.
My God is AWESOME! is a great addition to your library of children’s books or to give as a gift. This First-Edition hardcover book is $16.99 and can be purchased on Amazon.com or directly from the authors. You can also find this picture book in paperback and Kindle versions. To learn more about the book, the authors and other exciting projects, visit www.KylaMcKenzie.com. Click here for information on upcoming poetry readings, special appearances or book signings. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Monique McKenzie at mckenzie_monique@yahoo.com. You will certainly be pleased with the detail, message and quality this book offers.
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