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NBC News, Imani Ariana for Lauren Simone Pubs

NBC News, Imani Ariana for Lauren Simone Pubs

Child author, Imani Ariana Grant, of Disco Balls of the Universe was busy selling her books at the Summer Kick Off event at the Hartford Public Library in Downtown Hartford. She was interviewed by an NBC reporter and it aired the same night. Doesn't she look great?! We are beyond proud of our little spokesperson.   

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Imani pitches to Center Road School, Vernon

Imani pitches to Center Road School, Vernon

Imani pitched her business idea to the board of PTO at Center Road School PTO and nailed it. Her presentation was just amazingly filled with confidence.  We are so grateful for all the opportunities to work with Center Road School. 

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Imani presents to Bronx Charter Oak School

Imani presents to Bronx Charter Oak School

Principal Mr. Shubert Jacobs and the Academic Leader Miss Keisha Comerie welcomed Imani Ariana to the Bronx Charter School. The students had an exceptional and educational experience from Imani's Visit.  The young author of Disco Balls of the Universe confidently read her book to over one hundred first graders and over fifty-second graders.   Read more here.

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Broward County Library features author, Sabrena Bishop

Broward County Library features author, Sabrena Bishop

Sabrena Bishop showcased her books, Elijah and his invisible friend and I May Not Be Like You, But We Could Be Friends on May 19, 2018 at the Celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity event hosted by the ​Northwest Regional Library located in Coral Springs, Florida. 

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Reader's Favorite Five Star Reviews

Reader's Favorite Five Star Reviews

After the announcement on April 30th that Imani Ariana's Disco Balls of the Universe received the high honor of a FIVE STAR review from Readers’ Favorite, we have just learned that two of the Olivia Lauren’s Book Series illustrated by teen illustrators, Simonne-Anais Clarke and Zachary-Michael Clarke featuring main character, ten year old, Olivia Lauren also received FIVE STARS. Two days later, we found out that another of the Olivia Lauren series illustrated by youth illustrator, Niquey also earned the honor!! We proudly announce Occupations A to Z: A Guide to Jobs and Careers, Olivia Travels,  and A Guide to Things We Wear received five star reviews...

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