Children’s Book Imprint Debuts with Story by NJ Writer

'I Love Everything About Me' to provide young girls with lessons on self-acceptance

On Feb 14, 2023

Little Lark, a new children’s book imprint from 100% women-owned, midsize publisher Entangled Publishing, will debut its first titles in the fall of 2023. The first book, called “I Love Everything About Me,” has been written by Lawrenceville native Fatima Scipio.

Scipio is CEO of Young Enterprising Sisters (YES), a nonprofit initiative for girls worldwide with a mission of educating, empowering, and energizing the next generation of female entrepreneurs and business owners. Her book takes readers through the adventures of a spirited young girl who embraces self-love and self-acceptance as a matter of course.

“There are certain books you read as a child and simply never forget,” says Scipio. “My hope is that all the youngsters who read I Love Everything About Me will immerse themselves in the story, take away the essential lessons, pass these on to loved ones and friends, and then carry them into their adult lives.”

In keeping with Entangled’s popular adult and young adult brands, Little Lark stories will focus on strong female characters discovering the world around them and learning more about themselves through positivity, humor, creativity, and fun.

Stacy Abrams, editorial director of Little Lark and a former picture book editor with Bloomsbury Children’s Books, says: “With Little Lark, we’re thrilled to be launching an imprint into a $2.6 billion industry that will fill a needed gap for parents and educators by focusing on books that specifically empower young girls while encouraging social change.”

Paige Mason, a Central Valley–based freelance illustrator living in Fresno, where she makes and teaches art for Aspen Meadow Public Schools, is the illustrator of the first book. She is also the illustrator of Papa Dude by Corrigan Revels, Adam Gets Back in the Game by Greg Adams, and Why Does My Vent Beep and Shaky Shaky, both written by Katelyn Becker.

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