Lauren Simone Blogs

Melissa-Sue John is a social psychologist by training,  who also started and runs a small publishing company. The company, Lauren Simone Publishing, named after her two daughters, focuses on  promoting diverse books, in which all children regardless of race, gender, or special needs can find representation. Lauren Simone publishing also highlights youth talent with 7 youth authors and 5 youth illustrators.  Red Clover Reader is fortunate to feature three books from Lauren Simone Publishing, two from youth authors: “I May Be Different But We Can Still Be Friends” and “Disco Balls of the Universe” and one from Melissa-Sue’s Olivia Lauren...

Olivia Lauren is an 11 year old avid reader who just happens to own her own publishing house! Lauren Simone Publishing House (Lauren Simone Pubs for short) consists of 7 youth authors, 5 adult authors, 5 young illustrators, and an advisory board. The company was started July 28 2016. It released its first book “Occupations A to Z” in February 2017. Lauren Simone Pubs has printed over a dozen titles including the “Olivia Lauren” book series, “Disco Balls of the Universe”, “Elijah And His Invisible Friend”, “I May Not Be Like You, But We Can Be Friends”, and “The Tale...

Imani talks to Red Clover Reader about her book, Disco Balls of the Universe. Visit link to learn details.