Dare To Be Me, Kaci Bolls
Dare To Be Me, Kaci Bolls
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Dare To Be Me

Author: Kaci Bolls, Nathan Meckel

Narrator: Kaci Bolls, Nathan Meckel

Unabridged: 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: KBK

Published: 09/26/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Dare to be Me contains text and rhythm worthy of a song—this book will help children cultivate the courage to be their truest selves! Today’s a blank page, a plain white Tee I wake up brave and I dare to be me Dare to be Me gives children the courage to face the world as their truest, most fantastic and authentic, selves. With text and rhythm by Kaci Bolls & Nathan Meckel, and vibrant illustrations by Ana Martín Larrañaga, this start-your-day story will help readers brave the most essential part of every being yourself, and nobody else.

About Kaci Bolls

"Kaci Bolls grew up in Kentucky, turning every spoon, jump rope, and hairbrush into a microphone. That practice paid off, as she has worked onstage and in studios with Nashville, Tennessee's finest songwriters and musicians ever since. Kaci spent well over a decade working as a session and backup singer and songwriter. (Fun Facts: She was one of Gwyneth Paltrow's backup singers in the movie ""Country Strong"" and sang the original demo for Carrie Underwood's ""Before He Cheats!"") Her current favorite role is being a rock-star kindergarten teacher, recognized as one of Metro Nashville's top elementary teachers in 2020. She is a children's music artist with multiple SiriusXM top 10 hits, including the #1 song ""Dare To Be Me,"" which was licensed by Malcolm Gladwell for his podcast ""Revisionist History."" Kaci has happily combined her music and teaching careers and is over-the-moon excited to add now ""author."" Kaci lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and their two bird dog brothers, Tuck & Coop."

About Nathan Meckel

"Nathan Meckel made Music City home long before Nashville Hot Chicken became finger-lickin’. From starting local bands in the Sunflower State to performing at Lincoln Center, his genre-jumping work as a songwriter and record producer has appeared in over 45+ TV shows and feature films, including a 7-week iTunes #1 and an iheart radio (online) #1. A whimsical kitchen table co-write with his kids inspired him to hatch The Happy Racers, whose alternative parent-friendly music for kids can be found far and wide. Meckel is also an author & award-winning music video director/producer and co-founder of the music-centric film production company Stereophonic Films. Working with iconic music artists and established brands, their work has appeared on CMT, GMA, AXS TV, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and more. A graduate of The University of Kansas with a degree in American Studies, Nathan shares a happy home with his wife, Marianne. They have two not so little kids and two furry friends. "

Reviews

Goodreads review by Charessa on July 13, 2023

Thank you to the Collective Book Studio for the advanced copy to review! Okay, I seriously loved this one. I love how unapologetic it is about the (apparently radical) idea that we are all different and shouldn't have to pretend to be someone we're not. I *really* love how rhythmic it is and that the......more

Goodreads review by Btruelson on July 31, 2023

Super cute, simple rhyming text takes you through a day in the life of a spirited child who celebrates her uniqueness. She is bold and brave and only wants to be herself. By the end, you will celebrate your uniqueness, too! A couple of the rhymes were awkward, but the illustrations are beautiful. Th......more

Goodreads review by Megan on September 19, 2023

Omg so first of all the story itself is just great in its message because we all just want to be loved for who we are but sometimes the world beats us down and we try to conform. Teaching children early that it is not a bad thing to be themselves is so important. Second of all this audio of it was a......more

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