Mishel Williams, Children's Book Author
Children's mental health advocate and educator. Working to inspire wellness strategies for all!
Mishel Williams, M.Ed is the creator and author of Little Z and Firefly. She is originally from the Lehigh Valley area and is a 18 year Philadelphian transplant. She currently teaches as an Assistant Adjunct Professor in the College of Education at her Alma Mater, Temple University. Her area of expertise is in special education and curriculum development. Her career's work has focused on supporting the needs of youth, families, and communities that experience high susceptibility to generational trauma. She is a fierce advocate for mental health and self-care for adults and children. When she is not writing on her blog, Mishel Noor on Medium, she enjoys creating art, cooking, fashion, and her ever-so-happy dog, Charlie.
Awards:
2022 Purple Dragonfly Award; Honorable Mention Category: New Author Fiction
2022 Purple Dragonfly Award; Honorable Mention Category: Health
Speaking Engagements and School Presentations:
Mishel offers speaking engagements for organizations, schools and children of all ages! By sharing her personal journey with depression she takes you on on the journey of how Little Z and Firefly were created and how it helped save her life and the life of others. Through, humor and a down to earth approach Mishel makes complex topics like mental health,approachable for all audiences. If interested in taking her school visit a step further, consider booking the Little Z and Firefly 3 day Writers Workshop!
Book Types:
Picture book, Children's Fiction
TOPICS: Character Education, Counseling, Creativity, Health & Fitness/Nutrition, Self-Esteem, Self-Help/Self-Improvement
Presentation Audience:
Grades K-3
Grades 4-6
Middle School
High School
College
Adult
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