Books with author Nikki Renzi

Melanie Charles is only twelve, but she has life all figured out: top grades, a charming family, and forever friends. When life is suddenly derailed one Wednesday, Melanie’s life collides with Alice, a Physician Assistant at Children’s Memorial Hospital. As their lives weave in and out of florescent hospital rooms, Melanie is challenged physically, mentally, and emotionally, while Alice struggles to balance professional and personal issues. In a story of girl versus self, girl versus family, and girl versus nature, all eyes are on Children’s Memorial in the hopes that Melanie’s resilience is enough to keep her alive.

Melanie Charles is only twelve, but she has life all figured out: top grades, a charming family, and forever friends. When life is suddenly derailed one Wednesday, Melanie’s life collides with Alice, a Physician Assistant at Children’s Memorial Hospital. As their lives weave in and out of florescent hospital rooms, Melanie is challenged physically, mentally, and emotionally, while Alice struggles to balance professional and personal issues. In a story of girl versus self, girl versus family, and girl versus nature, all eyes are on Children’s Memorial in the hopes that Melanie’s resilience is enough to keep her alive.

In a world where social class exist and our children are meant to be the leaders of tomorrow; they must be given the right tools to succeed in the world they will live. As parents, caregivers, teachers; we have the responsibility of discussing hard topics. How we present these topics through our actions and words will have a lasting impression on our future leaders. When is the right time to discuss cultural diversity, social injustice and inclusion? How well do we help our children manage stress, deal with emotions as it pertains to adversity or tragedy? It is important to introduce these things and acknowledge the barriers that surround them? Not of My World is a fictional story about a relationship between a bird and an elephant whose fathers are leaders of opposing kingdoms. Is it ok for a bird and an elephant to be friends and what does that look like in the real world? Is it ok for people that are different to have relationships and what do we mean by different? There are many topics that children stumble upon in their everyday lives without having direction. A story that includes; opposing kingdoms, animals finding friendship and more; is the opportunity to open young minds and teach lessons that will last a lifetime. An intelligent thought comes from a mind of intellect...

In a world where social class exist and our children are meant to be the leaders of tomorrow; they must be given the right tools to succeed in the world they will live. As parents, caregivers, teachers; we have the responsibility of discussing hard topics. How we present these topics through our actions and words will have a lasting impression on our future leaders.When is the right time to discuss cultural diversity, social injustice and inclusion? How well do we help our children manage stress, deal with emotions as it pertains to adversity or tragedy? It is important to introduce these things and acknowledge the barriers that surround them?Not of My World is a fictional story about a relationship between a bird and an elephant whose fathers are leaders of opposing kingdoms. Is it ok for a bird and an elephant to be friends and what does that look like in the real world? Is it ok for people that are different to have relationships and what do we mean by different?There are many topics that children stumble upon in their everyday lives without having direction. A story that includes; opposing kingdoms, animals finding friendship and more; is the opportunity to open young minds and teach lessons that will last a lifetime.An intelligent thought comes from a mind of intellect...