Our differences are what make the world a beautiful place. Diversity brings us together. Being Monsters encourages and empowers young children to see the best in themselves. Monsters aren't always scary; they are just simply unique. Even in a world of people from diverse backgrounds, races, cultures, and personalities, we often find that we are more similar than we are different. New author Micah Davis illustrates a fun, yet thought provoking children's book on character that promotes self-confidence, diversity, and courage as we all strive to live, interact, and appreciate the world of people we call family. Children will smile and enjoy this book as they meet six little monsters, who individually strive to make their mark in the world! Love always wins!
About the Author: Born and raised in Western Maryland, Micah Davis now resides in Lynchburg, VA located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Central Virginia. He attended Liberty University where he obtained his undergraduate and Master's degree in Public Health. After finishing school, Micah sought out needs within communities that were not widely addressed. With a passion for health and education, Micah initiated a movement to raise scholarships for special needs students, which as an outcome, Pave the Challenge, a 501 (c)(3) organization was birthed. As a young child, Micah struggled to academically compete with the rest of his classmates, often making him feel left out, incompetent, and lonely. Teachers found great difficulty in finding ways to not only engage him in class activities, but to make sure he could be just as successful as his peers. It was in 9th grade when his freshman English teacher recognized the potential in him to be successful in school. While other classmates excelled in writing papers and understanding renaissance literature, it was his English teacher who stood by his side refusing to allow Micah to fail himself. It was he who made Micah realize that his limitations to be successful in life were not by his internal circumstances, but more so by his attitude and how he handled the challenges life threw at him. From being a high schooler to now a Health Education Specialist, Micah has devoted his years promoting the importance of receiving a great education. Great education is not so much what you are taught, but more so what you do with the knowledge given. As a Public Health professional, Micah spent most of his time creating, establishing, and maintain community program interventions. His passion and desire is to provide students with the tools and resources necessary, ultimately allowing them to pursue their dreams and desires just as every student should.