Get ready to take a vibrant journey to the islands in this heartwarming episode featuring award-winning author Rachael M. Colby, creator of the beautiful children’s picture book Tropical Dreams, releasing April 21! 🌴📚✨

Born and raised in Jamaica and now living in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Rachael brings her rich cultural heritage and deep faith into her storytelling. In this engaging conversation, she shares the inspiration behind Tropical Dreams, her love for culture and community, and her passion for helping children see themselves reflected in the stories they read. 🌍

Tropical Dreams is a joyful, rhythmic celebration of island life filled with culture, unity, and imagination. This story encourages children to appreciate diversity, embrace togetherness, and celebrate the beauty of belonging.

✨ The inspiration behind Tropical Dreams

🇯🇲 How Rachael’s Jamaican roots shaped her storytelling

📖 Her journey to becoming an award-winning author

🌍 Why representation in children’s books matters

✝️ How faith influences her writing and message

👨‍👩‍👧 Encouragement for families, educators, and young readers

Rachael M. Colby is an award-winning writer known for her work in articles, devotions, essays, poetry, flash fiction, and children’s picture books. She writes to uplift readers, connect culture with faith, and inspire unity through storytelling.

🌐 Website:

https://tattooitonyourheart.com/

📘 Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/rachael.colby.9

📸 Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/rachaelmcolby

🐦 X (Twitter):

https://x.com/RachaelColby7

Tropical Dreams releases April 21!

Be sure to grab a copy and share this joyful celebration of culture, imagination, and unity with the children in your life. 🌺📖 Grab your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Tropical-Dreams-Beach-Bound-Books/dp/1970354070/ref=sr_1_1?crid=67AS4MUDGQP5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.elymfcdgbuQMJpr-5m1-b7xQBNQkWZ60zbg2hS_cKBlUznufadRoCVZKxLZWQZdP8BSwmyxKkfV42lUI-FoCg-EUyjVEX6syDFpjQWfIJDJjHUuBq_CayegLIErh4UDVZqk81yRf8DXyloutEbJJm2wMSZRXJoG7c230iqsLu121kT7tp638lgsKBcsDgtlSJB9GtX6LoY4A7X0K1zhloYNMSHapwugHL07UISnV95c.3GwWlw0ncbzIa1TjxKAyyU7DHIUmOhaBBDbejI8z4TU&dib_tag=se&keywords=Tropical+Dreams&qid=1776551195&s=books&sprefix=tropical+dreams%2Cstripbooks%2C165&sr=1-1

#Children’s Books • #Diverse Books • #Author Interview • #Christian Publishing • #Multicultural Stories • #Family #Reading • #Island Culture • #Representation Matters

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