Lynyetta read My Forgotten Self and completed a powerful activity with the children of Living Hope Christian Pre-school on National Read Across America Day!3/2/2016
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Book Trailer for My Forgotten Self!
Author Interview! Spiritual Insights and Parenting Wisdom in a Child's Tale
Book Trailer for My Forgotten Self!
Author Interview! Spiritual Insights and Parenting Wisdom in a Child's Tale
Lynyetta was a featured author at this Barnes and Noble event. She had a great time engaging fellow authors and customers:
Lynyetta was honored once again to be a guest on Angel Heart Radio with host, Deb Goldberg. Click here to listen as they talk about Lynyetta's innovative Elemental LivingTM Parenting and Personal Leadership Model. This model integrates metaphor, brain science, and spiritual principles to help parents and individuals feel more confident and present with their children. She talks about the wake-up-call experience that inspired her to develop the model and gives specific empowering strategies that you can use today with your child.
Show Title: Intuitive Parenting with Dr. Lynyetta Willis
Show Title: Intuitive Parenting with Dr. Lynyetta Willis
At the Wild Goose Festival, Lynyetta had a delightful time selling books and connecting with William Paul Young (pictured here), author of the book and new movie, The Shack!
Lynyetta is here delivering one of two workshops she led at the Wild Goose Festival. Her workshop The Spiritual Parenting Revolution shared her innovative Elemental LivingTM Parenting and Personal Leadership Model. Lynyetta created this model to help tired parents feel more competent and present during the sacred moments that matter most to parents and families.
Lynyetta was a member of a powerful team of seasoned speakers and creators at the Wisdom Pre-Camp of the Wild Goose Festival. Lynyetta delivered a workshop on transforming shame into self-compassion and ended with a deep healing meditation for the audience.
Lynyetta was blessed with the opportunity to read her book to two groups of students from the Richland County Public Elementary School (close to 300 students). The school enjoyed the book so much that they purchased 400 COPIES for their students. Check out this short video of the readings with commentary from a teacher and the school principal.
Lynyetta presented her innovative Elemental LivingTM Parenting and Personal Leadership model to the parents of Waseca Montessori School. The model, created by Lynyetta, uses metaphors, brain science, and mindfulness principles to help tired parents feel more competent and present during the moments that matter most. She is pictured here with one of Waseca's lead teachers.
Lynyetta was honored to be a guest on Angel Heart Radio with host, Deb Goldberg. Click here to listen as they talk about My Forgotten Self, a child's soul growth; Lynyetta's free ebook: The Spiritual Guide to Turning Power Struggles Into Power Sharing; and the primary mindset shift we can make to enhance our relationship with our children.
Lynyetta was a guest on United Intentions radio show, Manifesting Hour with Sondra Hunt. Lynyetta spoke about her desire to manifest national and international family empowerment programs and the legacy she hopes to leave for her children and the world.
Lynyetta was a featured author at the 2016 UGA Alumni Night at the Bookstore.
We are excited to announce that Lynyetta's article, Our Behaviors Are Our Children's Greatest Teachers: Everything We do Teaches A New Lesson, was featured in the August/September 2016 edition of Creations Magazine! The article addresses 5 dimensions of self-love and practical ways that we can integrate them into our lives and model them for our children. Click here for Lynyetta's article (page 7) or click here for the full issue.
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My Forgotten Self, winner of First Place Purple Dragonfly Book Award for picture books, ages 6 & older!
My Forgotten Self has been honored with another coveted award distinction! We are so excited that the books message is resonating with so many. "[Purple Dragonfly] award is geared toward stories that appeal to children of all ages...stories that inspire, inform, teach or entertain. A Purple Dragonfly Book Awards seal on... [a] book cover tells parents, grandparents, educators and caregivers they are giving children the very best in reading excellence."
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Jack and Jill Teen Conference
Every year, the national organization, Jack and Jill invites a select number of individuals to present at the organizations Teen Conference. Teens from all over the nation attend this conference for knowledge, insight, fellowship, and scholarship. Lynyetta was invited to sell copies of My Forgotten Self and lead two workshops on overcoming disappointment. Her workshop, Making Lemonade from Lemons: 8 Tools to Overcome the Disruption of Disappointment was met with overwhelmingly positive anonymous reviews!
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Hillside International Truth Center, Book Lovers Club Book Discussion of My Forgotten Self
Lynyetta was excited to learn that My Forgotten Self was chosen as Hillside's Book Lover's Choice book for the month of June. Lynyetta addressed the congregation during the morning service and later read and signed copies of My Forgotten Self to the gracious book discussion attendees. One little boy gifted Lynyetta with a beautiful bracelet that he made (see photo). [photos posted with parent permission]
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Guest on radio show "Journey to Center" with Tammi Baliszewski.
Show Title: Be Who You Were Created to Be
Date/Time: Thursday, May 19 @ 2 pm ET
In a world filled with pressures to be who others want us to be, how do we stay in touch with who we were created to be? Dr. Tammi and Dr. Lynyetta share ideas about opening to our soul and living as our authentically empowered self. They also discuss the power of creativity as a catalyst for healing, transformation and empowerment. If you are ready to expand, and live a life of greater love Lynyetta shares 8 qualities we can claim, and action steps we can take, to reduce fear, and live more from of our heart, joy and a sense of wonder.
Show Title: Be Who You Were Created to Be
Date/Time: Thursday, May 19 @ 2 pm ET
In a world filled with pressures to be who others want us to be, how do we stay in touch with who we were created to be? Dr. Tammi and Dr. Lynyetta share ideas about opening to our soul and living as our authentically empowered self. They also discuss the power of creativity as a catalyst for healing, transformation and empowerment. If you are ready to expand, and live a life of greater love Lynyetta shares 8 qualities we can claim, and action steps we can take, to reduce fear, and live more from of our heart, joy and a sense of wonder.
Guest on radio show "Journey to Center" with Tammi Baliszewski.
Show Title: My Forgotten Self
Date/Time: May 12 @ 2 pm ET
What did you grow up hearing about who you were, and what you could, or could not do? Children who are encouraged to believe in themselves have greater confidence and are more able to create happy and successful lives. So, whether you have children and want to do everything you can to empower them, OR if you would like to claim some healing, and love-based life-lessons for yourself, Dr. Lynyetta Willis, the Author of the Nautilus award winning children’s book “My Forgotten Self” shares wonderful, empowering messages, that can transform, uplift and expand your sense of self.
Show Title: My Forgotten Self
Date/Time: May 12 @ 2 pm ET
What did you grow up hearing about who you were, and what you could, or could not do? Children who are encouraged to believe in themselves have greater confidence and are more able to create happy and successful lives. So, whether you have children and want to do everything you can to empower them, OR if you would like to claim some healing, and love-based life-lessons for yourself, Dr. Lynyetta Willis, the Author of the Nautilus award winning children’s book “My Forgotten Self” shares wonderful, empowering messages, that can transform, uplift and expand your sense of self.
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Dr. Seuss' Birthday and "National Read Across America Day" Book Reading with "Treasure Box" Activity
Lynyetta Willis was honored to spend Dr. Seuss' birthday and National Read Across America Day with the children of Living Hope Christian Pre-school. Lynyetta read My Forgotten Self and worked with the children as they decorated their own treasure boxes and filled them with positive affirmations to help them remember that they are valuable treasures. [Photos posted with parents permission].
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My Forgotten Self is a 2015 Nautilus Award Winner--Silver for Children's Illustrated Fiction
What an honor! The Nautilus Award is given to books that "promote Spiritual Growth, Conscious Living, and Positive Social Change as they stimulate the imagination and inspire the reader to new possibilities for a better world."
What an honor! The Nautilus Award is given to books that "promote Spiritual Growth, Conscious Living, and Positive Social Change as they stimulate the imagination and inspire the reader to new possibilities for a better world."
My Forgotten Self is a 2016 Montaigne Medal Finalist!
We are so honored to receive this distinction! The Montaigne Medal is awarded to "books that either illuminate, progress, or redirect thought."
We are so honored to receive this distinction! The Montaigne Medal is awarded to "books that either illuminate, progress, or redirect thought."
My Forgotten Self is a 2016 First Horizon Award Finalist!
This award is given during each Eric Hoffer award season to the highest scoring books by debut authors.
This award is given during each Eric Hoffer award season to the highest scoring books by debut authors.
Atlanta Best Self Magazine Feature Article
Lynyetta is so excited to announce that My Forgotten Self is featured in the March 2016 issue of Atlanta Best Self magazine! Click the link above to review the entire issue. Lynyetta's article is on page 20.
Lynyetta is so excited to announce that My Forgotten Self is featured in the March 2016 issue of Atlanta Best Self magazine! Click the link above to review the entire issue. Lynyetta's article is on page 20.
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My Forgotten Self Launch Party
Lynyetta was so honored to host the official launch party of My Forgotten Self! Over 70 adults and 35 children were in attendance. Lynyetta was so humbled by those who showed up to celebrate the release of My Forgotten Self, engage in emotionally powerful crafts, and listen to a reading of My Forgotten Self! Illustrator, Michele Phillips was in attendance. She and Lynyetta had a blast signing books together and the guests were so excited to meet her. "Indispensable" and "professional" do not even begin to describe, event planner, Amy Dietrich; and photographer, Heather Waters of Watermark Photography captured it all with her camera! Click here to see more photographs [posted with parents permission]. |
The Red and Black feature article on My Forgotten Self
Lynyetta was featured in an article written by Danny McArthur from The Red and Black. Read about Lynyetta's journey, her view's on parenting and how her illustrator, Michele Phillips, felt about the process of working with Lynyetta.
Lynyetta was featured in an article written by Danny McArthur from The Red and Black. Read about Lynyetta's journey, her view's on parenting and how her illustrator, Michele Phillips, felt about the process of working with Lynyetta.
My Forgotten Self Book Blog Review
For the yearly event, "Multicultural Children's Book Day" (MCCBD), My Forgotten Self was reviewed by Petula Lloyd on her book review blog, Petula Writes! Read Petula's step-by-step account on she and her children engaged and responded while reading Lynyetta's book. Petula was even gracious enough to include photographs!
For the yearly event, "Multicultural Children's Book Day" (MCCBD), My Forgotten Self was reviewed by Petula Lloyd on her book review blog, Petula Writes! Read Petula's step-by-step account on she and her children engaged and responded while reading Lynyetta's book. Petula was even gracious enough to include photographs!
My Forgotten Self chosen as a top pick on the "Multicultural Children's Books" List
Lynyetta is BEYOND honored to announce that she was chosen as one of seven books to appear on this coveted list created by Becky Flansburg, blogger and project manager of the Multicultural Children's Book Day. Becky's office receives countless multicultural books each year, so it is TRULY an honor to be placed on her list.
According to MCCBD, multicultural children’s book are:
•Books that contain characters of color as well as characters that represent a minority point of view. Children need to “find themselves” within the pages of the books they read.
•Books that share ideas, stories and information about cultures, race, religion, language and traditions.
•Books that embrace our world and offer children new ways to connect to a diverse and richer world.
Lynyetta is BEYOND honored to announce that she was chosen as one of seven books to appear on this coveted list created by Becky Flansburg, blogger and project manager of the Multicultural Children's Book Day. Becky's office receives countless multicultural books each year, so it is TRULY an honor to be placed on her list.
According to MCCBD, multicultural children’s book are:
•Books that contain characters of color as well as characters that represent a minority point of view. Children need to “find themselves” within the pages of the books they read.
•Books that share ideas, stories and information about cultures, race, religion, language and traditions.
•Books that embrace our world and offer children new ways to connect to a diverse and richer world.
Local Daycare Reading
During the reading, the younger kids crawled up and wanted to touch the pictures and tell everyone about the story :-D! The older kids were interacting so well and had some really creative answers to questions.
During the reading, the younger kids crawled up and wanted to touch the pictures and tell everyone about the story :-D! The older kids were interacting so well and had some really creative answers to questions.
First Baptist Church of Decatur Pre-school Reading
During the book reading, the kids were so attentive and engaged. After the reading, this little one told her mom, "everyone is a treasure!"
Picture posted with parent permission
During the book reading, the kids were so attentive and engaged. After the reading, this little one told her mom, "everyone is a treasure!"
Picture posted with parent permission
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2015 UGA Alumni Night at the Bookstore Featured Author Event
Lynyetta was invited to return to the UGA Alumni night at the bookstore. She deeply enjoyed answering questions, signing books, and fellowshipping with those in attendance. Picture posted with parents permission |
The Decatur Book Festival
Lynyetta SOLD OUT of all advance copies of her book, My Forgotten Self at the Decatur Book Festival! She also gave an engaging talk in the Emerging Writers Tent.
A HUGE thanks to everyone who supported Lynyetta at DBF! If you purchased the book, please leave a review on Amazon.
Lynyetta SOLD OUT of all advance copies of her book, My Forgotten Self at the Decatur Book Festival! She also gave an engaging talk in the Emerging Writers Tent.
A HUGE thanks to everyone who supported Lynyetta at DBF! If you purchased the book, please leave a review on Amazon.
THE CIRCLE, Television Series, AIB Network
Lynyetta has made three appearances as a guest co-host on the AIB network show, "The Circle."
Lynyetta has made three appearances as a guest co-host on the AIB network show, "The Circle."
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"Becoming a Woman of Excellence with Dr. Jeanette Copeland"
Radio Show, WIGO 1570AM
Lynyetta was interviewed on this internationally aired radio show. In addition to speaking about the book, My Forgotten Self, Lynyetta spoke about purpose, surrender, prayer, divine worth and her process as a writer.
Air date/time: December 19, 2014 @ 9 am EST; WIGO 1570AM
Click HERE to Listen!
2014 University of Georgia Alumni Night at the Bookstore
Lynyetta was a featured author at the 2014 University of Georgia Alumni Night at the Bookstore
University of Georgia Bookstore, 40 Baxter Street, Athens, Georgia 30602
November 21, 2014.
Lynyetta was a featured author at the 2014 University of Georgia Alumni Night at the Bookstore
University of Georgia Bookstore, 40 Baxter Street, Athens, Georgia 30602
November 21, 2014.
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