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Ola Zuri
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  • Kelowna, BC
  • Canada
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Having been in the foster care system for the first two years of my life, I joined the adoption community when I was adopted transracially with my twin sister. Now, as an adult, I write books for children to help develop a positive self esteem. There are a lot of children that are being raised in communities around the world who feel that they do not fit in, sometimes even at home within their own family. I have a series of books that will help with the guidance of these children. My goal is to provide all children with reading material that deals with topics that they are either too afraid to comment on, or just don't know how to.

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My name is Ola Zuri and I would like to introduce you to a new children’s book series that will help to solve a problem. Recently published, Why Can’t You Look Like Me?, is the first book in the series with topics relating to transracial adoption, racism, fitting in, questions about family, racial identity, and most of all, self esteem and self confidence. The inspiration for these stories has stemmed from my own personal experiences as a transracial adoptee and the various areas of difficulty t… Continue

Posted on August 30, 2009 at 10:07am —

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At 9:08am on February 9, 2010, Mary Beth said…
Hi Ola,

I would love to have you on my talk show! Please send your email to info@preciousbabydolls.com and if you can be available from 9:00-10:00am EST Mondays. I'll check dates and get back to you.
Thanks,

Mary Beth
At 4:39pm on February 8, 2010, Leslie Wright said…
Ola, please check out my new group called "Shameless Promotions!".
At 1:00am on February 7, 2010, Paula Darkins said…
Congrats on your book review. How exciting!!! Can't wait to read it!
At 11:16pm on November 20, 2009, Shelley said…
Read your post about Jane Brown Workshops...I thought of doing the same. I attended an entire weekend of her children's workshops here in Ontario recently (as the birthmom available to the kids.)
 
 

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