Stories that awaken the soul

Shaquillah Crowson from Albany, New York. I write childrens stories that focus on teaching children emotional intelligence and resilience through hardships.

I've known I was a story teller since I was a child. I began writing poetry at 7 and won my first award for my poems at 8. I continued my passion for writing throughout highschool mostly using it as an emotional outlet to process the very emotions and issues that are mentioned in my books. I used books as a way to escape my own reality and always dreamed of writing my own. After working with many families as a case manager for DV, I decided to write stories for children to help them feel seen in their most challenging moments.

If someone read one thing from me it would be the Luna series. The entire series covers topics from finding joy in everyday moments to dealing with severe issues such as navigating homelessness. Each one has an activity in the back that anyone could utilize to practice the skills needed to label their emotions thus giving a foundation for healing.

Healing trauma within.

One thing I think readers misunderstand about the children's book genre is how transformative a book can be for a child. Having their internal issues they don't speak about being explained and conquered in a story gives them motivation and hope for a better future. It also gives them a roadmap to guide them through their own issues and a emotional representation and validation that's needed to know you can make it through when all feels lost. Similar to finding a light in a dark room. Children's books, while fun and whimsical can also shape a child's mind at a stage that is integral to their growth.