Deborah Kelly – författare

Public speaking phenom, Lexie, is on herway to represent her school at the Speech state finals, with dreams of reachingnationals. But that is before a freckle on her cheek turns out to be a rareform of melanoma, skin cancer, that requires surgery. Now, with a large scar onher face, her world changes and she no longer recognizes herself. Her confidence has vanished, herfriendships are changing and the very thing she has always loved—publicspeaking—now strikes terror into her heart. When a chance encounter turns intoan unexpected friendship, Lexie's feelings about her scar, and herself, arechallenged. Can she find a way to explore her ordeal with her ambitions forwinning the state Speech competition?A relatable and easy read for teenagers andyoung adults about overcoming obstacles, navigating friendships and finding outthat our worth is far more than just skin deep.

A poignant story about a child finding her own inner strength, courage and resilience by drawing inspiration from the generations of women that came before her.Whenever Islas mother brings out her small blue doll box, Isla knows she will hear the stories of the women in her familys past. Touching on themes of immigration, war and the feminist movement, their lives show Isla the incredible things women can achieve, and the strength she has inside herself.Inspired by the author's own family, this book echoes the timeless power of familial bonds and personal histories that instil courage and determination in each new generation. It underscores the belief that sharing family stories can foster a sense of belonging, and provide strength to face life's adversities.What makes a strong role model for girls? Deborah Kelly found the answer in her own heritage, in the pages of history, and in the inspiring individuals who, despite adversity, discovered their own courage and resilience. The Doll Box is a testament to their stories, lovingly passed from mother to daughter, empowering the next generation of strong women.

Frankie discovers that beautiful things can be made from broken pieces, in this sensitive and hopeful story about family separation.One day, Mums vase breaks, and everything changes. All of a sudden, Frankies Dad doesnt live at home anymore, and Nana has come to stay for a while. Frankies life has broken apart just like the vase, and she feels upset and lost. Then Nana has an ideaFull of expressive, colourful illustrations, The Mosaic is an optimistic story about parental separation and the healing power of art. Little readers will delight in following Nana and Frankie as they go on an adventure and find an unexpected source of hope and inspiration. They will see that while some changes can feel sad and overwhelming at first, they can also lead to happiness if we know where to look. Children all over the world are impacted by parental divorce and separation. The Mosaic offers a fresh perspective, focussing on the good that can come from change and giving children comfort in a time of grief and uncertainty. Inspired by the authors conversations with her own children, it is a uniquely personal story that will help any children going through difficult changes to find hope, resilience and joy.