Naleighna Kai's Literary Cafe Magazine March 2017 Issue | Page 56

Our Future in Mind

picks by London St . Charles

Penny wanted to wear her hair down like all of the other girls in her class . She wondered why her friends had long straight hair and she did not . Feeling different made her feel sad . Penny ’ s mom assures Penny that her hair is perfect and just because it is different it doesn ’ t mean bad . She decides to style Penny ’ s hair in Puffballs . Penny soon discovers that wonderful magical things happen when she wears her puffballs .
Through a series of whimsical adventures , the story reinforces the message of self-acceptance and celebrates diversity . The author ’ s goals is to help instill a sense of pride in young girls who may feel singled out because of their hair . Join Penny on her magical adventures and watch as she discovers the power of her magic puffballs .
London St . Charles is an author whose debut contemporary fiction novel , The Husband We Share , releases in May 2017 . Driven by wanting to be more present in her children ’ s lives , she resigned from her successful sixteen-year career as a Pharmacy Technician , and opened a business as a Licensed Childcare Provider . She has found tremendous joy in securing a safe and loving environment for families seeking affordable childcare for their little ones , while being able to be available to her own family as well . She resides in the suburbs of Chicago with her loving husband and four children .