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BIOS
Author Bio:
Sandra L. Richards is the debut picture book author of Rice & Rocks. With Rice & Rocks, Sandra brings a unique contribution to the world of children’s books. An American-born daughter of Jamaican immigrant parents, she hopes the book will serve as an educational resource for families seeking to teach their children the value of their heritage and the importance of cultural diversity. Learn more about Sandra at www.sandralrichards.com.
Illustrator Bio:
Megan Kayleigh Sullivan graduated from Rhode Island School of Design in 2012 with a degree in Illustration. She is currently working as a freelance illustrator and storyboard artist, and aspires towards a career in the film and animation industry as a concept artist, character designer, or visual development artist (or d., all of the above). She enjoys traveling, writing, telling stories, and hula-hooping. Visit her at her website.
LINKS
Website: https://sandralrichards.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandraLRichards
Instagram: http://instagram.com/SandraLRichards
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandraLRichardsAuthor
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15083179.Sandra_L_Richards
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandralrichards
AWARDS
- First Place Winner in the 2017 Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards (Rice & Rocks)
- Winner in the 2017 National Indie Excellence Awards (Rice & Rocks)
- Winner in the 2017 Indie Reader Discovery Awards (Rice & Rocks)
- Finalist in the 2017 National Indie Excellence Awards (Rice & Rocks)
- Finalist in the 2016 USA Best Book Awards (Rice & Rocks)
VIDEOS
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MEDIA
- Rice & Rocks by Brooklyn Children’s Theatre
- Announcing the 25th Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards Winners | Writer’s Digest
- Fall 2017 | BCALA News
- Top children’s book with a purpose, and written by Black authors, for Christmas | rollingout
- A guide to holiday gift-giving that supports black-owned businesses | NBC News
- Sandra L. Richards’ ‘Rice & Rocks’ teaches culture and food in a fun way | rollingout
- Caribbean Americans “Power 100” | Caribnews
- Morgan Stanley Volunteers Read to Atlanta Public Schools Pre-K Students | citybizlist
- March 2017 Issue (digital) (print) | Community Magazine
- Monmouth Day Care Center Hosts Acclaimed Children’s Author | The Two River Times
- Westbury Native Pens Rice And Rocks | The Westbury Times
- A Story About Cultural Heritage Soars to New Heights | The New York Carib News
- ‘Rice and Rocks’ Uses Dinnertime Tradition to Celebrate Culture | NBC News
- Author Sandra L. Richards’ children’s picture book — rocks! | New York Beacon
- Rice & Rocks is featured on p. 206 of Kirkus Reviews 12/1/2016 Issue
- How One New Author is Adding Diversity to Children’s Books | The Network Journal
- How African Culture Influences What We Eat Around the World | The Root
- Harlem’s Alexander Smalls, Thelma Golden And Others At Sandra L. Richards Book Release Party | Harlem World
- Fashion, Film, Art and Finance Leaders Gather to Celebrate Release of Rice & Rocks, A Children’s Picture Book By Sandra L. Richards | PR Web
- The “Rice & Rocks” Interview | Pittsburgh Urban Media
- Book Helps Minority Kids Embrace Cuisine and Culture | North Dallas Gazette
- CARIBBEAT: New York organizations don’t forget about Hurricane Matthew victims in Haiti | Daily News New York
- Diversity Day at The Early Learning Center | Poughkeepsie City School District
- Rice and Rocks: A Family History Lesson | ANCESTORGRAM ® BLOG
- The 10 Bestselling Children’s Books for September/October – 2016 | African American Literature Book Club
- Richards Rocks!– The “Rice & Rocks” Interview | The Philadelphia Sunday SUN
- Robertson Treatment Syndicated Column (RTSC): Sandra Richards Very Purposeful Journey | America’s Premiere Urban Lifestyle Column
- Sandra L. Richards’ Debut Picture Book, “Rice & Rocks,” Celebrates Cultural Diversity | The Network Journal
- Interview with Rice & Rocks Author- Sandra Richards | Mama Glow
- Rice & Rocks is featured on p. 28-29 of Heart & Soul July/August 2016 Issue
- Morphmom Moments with Sandra Richards 7-14-16 | Mix and Mingle with Morphmom
- Talking with Sandra L. Richards about her NEW Children’s Book, “Rice & Rocks” | Ask Talk & Listen with Leroy Jones, Jr.
- 2016 Top Executives in Corporate Diversity List | Black Enterprise
- Meet Jamaican American Children’s Book Author Sandra L. Richards | Soca Mom
- Sandra L. Richards | African American Literature Book Club
- Rice & Rocks | BooksGoSocial.com
- Dig Deep: There Is Love After Loss by Sandra L. Richards | Love Sanctuary
- When Raising Children Becomes a Family Affair | Savvy Auntie
- When Raising Children Becomes A Family Affair | Black Moms Blog
- A Celebration of Culture and Diversity |
- Rice & Rocks Book Cover Reveal! | Here Wee Read
- Cover Reveal for Rice and Rocks! | PragmaticMom
- MAKERS @ Morgan Stanley Wealth Management on Authenticity | Morgan Stanley
- Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Names 15 Women of Achievement to MAKERS Class of 2015 | Morgan Stanley
- 40 Under Forty Class of 2005 | The Network Journal