Miki Taylor – Children's Author, Publisher
Where imagination meets a super de duper colorful, funtabulous world
My professional career includes 14+ years as an award-winning travel agency owner, 25+ years in the accounting industry, and now, a best-selling, award winning fantabulous children’s author. I have always dreamed of writing children’s books and changing lives, but the timing was never right until now.
My work is inspired by my furry, not-human bestest friend and forever muse, Bentley, who has become the main character in my books along with his bestest not-furry human friend Betty (named after my late Mammalw) and their trusty sidekick friend Mr. Bee. My books are written in a very light, fun hearted tone to enlighten and entertain with adventures that are disguised as life lessons and teachable moments. My books are not just for reading, they are also for searching and coloring!!
Honored to share that in a short amount of time, my first book, Bentley’s Fantabulous Idea has won numerous awards consisting of the Mom’s Choice Gold award and many others.
I am excitedly creating a special world with fun-loving, colorful characters that will appeal to all and am looking forward to the release of many more funtabulously awesome adventures of Bentley, Betty, & Mr. Bee.
Speaking Engagements and School Presentations:
I present an incredible, super de duper, wowie cool funtabulous, no stress way to celebrate Bentley, Betty, Mr. Bee & The Crew at your school, in your classroom, bookstore, library or club by hosting a Bentley & The Crew Day or event!!
My first book, Bentley’s Fantabulous Idea, is the first in the Adventures of Bentley, Betty & Mr. Bee series. “Bentley’s Fantabulous Idea” is an adventure where Bentley & Betty take us on the inaugural adventure of the tantalizing trio of Bentley, a black & white sheepdoodle with a comma on his butt, his bestest, non-furry human friend Betty and their Bumble Bee friend Mr. Bee. The shenanigans ensue when Betty has a school assignment that is the worst, most horrible, despicable assignment ever but she really wants to win the prize for first place. Dilemma, dilemma!! What will she do? Will she complete her assignment? Will she win the prize? Does someone other than Betty come up with the solution?
The tantalizing trio takes us on a journey and introduces us to twenty-one members of their “Crew”. Members such as Cici Crab, Po Peacock, Milo Monkey and Tito Tiger just to name a few. Intrigued yet? Have a zillion ideas swirling in your head about what happens??? Will the Crew” play into the solution? This zany, fun filled adventure is sure to enlighten & entertain with life lessons & education disguised as fun that will engage while setting imaginations soaring.
My entertaining & educational presentation brings my first book, “Bentley’s Fantabulous Idea” to life and I share some of the special meanings behind the characters and the creation of the book and what follow up books are already in the works!!
Presentation Audience:
Preschool, Grades K-3
Awards:
Mom’s Choice Gold Award Literary Titan Gold award - Best Preschool Picture Book & 5 Star Review International Impact Award – Best Book Cover & Interior Design Pinnacle Book Achievement Award – in Children’s Animal/Pets Hollywood Book Festival – Runner up Children’s Fiction New York Book Festival – Honorable Mention Reader’s Favorite – 5 Star Review Firebird Book Awards – Children’s Book – Best Cover Design, Children’s Educational, Unleash The Dream Awards – 1st Place Finalist Paris Book Festival – Honorable Mention
Book Type:
Picture book, Children's Fiction
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