by Monique McKenzie (Author), Jan Spivey Gilchrist (Illustrator), Kyla McKenzie (Author)
"My God Is Awesome " is a children's picture book that illustrates the wondrous creations of God through the eyes of five-year-old Kyla. Through breathtaking hand-paintings by renowned illustrator Jan Spivey Gilchrist and emotive text authored by the McKenzie mother-daughter team, children and adults are reminded that God's awesomeness should be appreciated and respected in life's most simple pleasures.
Author Biography
Kyla McKenzie, a five-year-old first time author, is on a mission to spread the word about the awesomeness of God. Toward this end, the pre-kindergartner convinced her mom that authoring a children's picture book would be the best way to reach this goal. Despite her youth, Kyla was actively involved in every aspect of the creation and production of this wonderful work. Expect more books from this spirited writer. Monique Brown McKenzie is a published author, ghostwriter and book coach. The award-winning journalist has written and contributed to numerous nonfiction works, including a long list of articles for Black Enterprise, Essence, Heart & Soul, School Library Journal, The Network Journal, Uptown Professional and a host of other publications. Still, being a supportive mom to her three beautiful children is her greatest joy. Thus, co-authoring this picture book with her five-year-old daughter, Kyla, is Monique's most rewarding project yet!