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Nicole Marshall is an award-winning author and a passionate storyteller specializing in writing educational content aimed at instilling positive values, lessons of self-love, and positive affirmations in young readers from an early age. A graduate of Georgia State University with a major in Psychology, Nicole draws on her deep understanding of the human mind to create stories that resonate deeply with children and support their emotional development.
With a growing portfolio of projects, Nicole has written and self-published three books: Little Nikki: Her Journey to Self-Love, Ebony and Her Crown, and The Tales of Toby and Milo. Her work has received widespread acclaim, with two of her books earning the prestigious Story Monster Book Awards and all three being honored with 5-star reviews on Readers' Favorite. Nicole is widely complimented for her exceptional skill in telling simple, child-friendly stories in a heart-warming, non-patronizing way. Beyond her writing endeavors, Nicole finds inspiration in photography, singing, cooking, and activities that further fuel her creativity and passion for life. Through her heartfelt narratives and relatable characters, Nicole Marshall continues to be a positive role model for young kids, nurturing their growth and laying a strong foundation for their future.
Reviewed by Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers' Favorite
“I love myself. I love me and everything about me.” Have you ever looked at yourself in the mirror and said these words? Little Nikki didn’t; at least, not at first. She was born into a loving family and told from a young age that she was special. And she felt special: happy, loved, and playful. Things changed when she started school. At first, all the other girls were friendly, but then the girls all grew and matured at different times and in different ways. The other girls started making fun of Little Nikki; they started to bully her. Although she loved school, Little Nikki was losing her inner shine as she felt ostracized by the others. She remembered a book her teacher shared in class and decided to give the advice from the book a try. That’s when she stood in front of the mirror and said those simple words. That’s when things started to change again, and her inner shine returned. You see, we all have to like ourselves at all times, even when it seems like the entire world is against us. If we feel good about ourselves, then our inner light will shine like no other.
Nicole Marshall’s picture book story, Little Nikki - Her Journey to Self-Love: A children's book about self-love, self-esteem, and growth, follows a little girl’s journey through bullying. Told in simple language, in a narrative style like a storyteller, and accompanied by bright, bold, and colorful illustrations, this story is heartwarming and compassionate, tender and sincere, and full of the inner light that we all must reveal for the world to see. Bullying is a difficult issue, not just amongst children, but also amongst adults. People don’t realize how much bullying hurts and how much damage it can do to a person. However, following Little Nikki’s example, anyone can overcome the challenges presented by bullies and keep their inner light shining. This is a stunningly beautiful story that will shed some light on a troubling blight on humanity.
