Helping parents have conversations about real life challenges
In Cahoots With My Boots
Meet Saniyah. Her boots have special powers. Or at least that’s what SHE believes. Whenever she puts them on, she has the CON-FI-DENCE to conquer the world! Until....
New school. New rules. And NO BOOTS ALLOWED!!
Wife, Mom, Social Worker, and now Author, Sanya Whittaker Gragg has always had a passion for working with and inspiring kids. The native Nashvillian holds degrees from the University of Memphis, Georgia State University, and the University of Southern California. She has worn many hats including 10 years in marketing/PR and athletics; working for NIKE, the Detroit Pistons and the University of Michigan Athletics Department. Sanya also worked as an assistant to best selling author, E.Lynn Harris. Her community work has included serving on the board for a homeless shelter for families, and advocating in the courts for foster children as a CASA. This prompted her to pursue her M.S.W, leading her to work for Tulsa Public Schools as a school based therapist and social worker.
Over the years, Sanya has also taken breaks in her career to be at home full time supporting her children with their many activities, as well as supporting her husband with his demanding job as an athletic director. Raising two black sons (now young adults) prompted her to write her debut book, “Momma, Did You Hear the News?” It is centered around ten year old Avery who is in a panic over the shooting of another unarmed black man. It was featured in Essence, the Huffington Post and several other national outlets. Her follow up book, "Daddy, Did You Hear the News?" addresses bullying which she often witnessed working with young children. Both books encourage readers to “memorize the 5” as she uses catchy chants to help remember what to do when faced with these challenging situations.
A to the L to the I-V-E... come home ALIVE...that is the KEY!
B to the U to the L-L-Y...when they go low...then we go HIGH!
DO YOU WANT TO HELP YOUR CHILD BUILD THEIR SELF ESTEEM AND CONFIDENCE WHILE HAVING FUN?
Imagine doing what they love while being reminded of positive affirmations like "I AM AMAZING!", "I AM CREATIVE!", "I AM BRAVE!"
This children's coloring book is filled with fun and exciting pages of positive YOU-FIRMATIONS! Kids can have fun while also building their confidence! Hours of self esteem boosting activities will keep them busy and off the electronics. Help encourage your child to be confident in all that they do!
“Momma, Did You Hear the News?”, is centered around ten year old Avery who is in a panic over the shooting of another unarmed black man. His parents decide it is time to have "The Talk". They teach him and his brother a catchy and easy way to remember what to do if approached by an officer, while also emphasizing that all policemen are not bad. A to the L to the I-V-E... come home ALIVE...that is the KEY!
Gragg’s second book "Daddy, Did You Hear the News?" helps you talk to your kids about bullying. The story is centered around twins Kaleb and Kennedi who have just witnessed another classmate being bullied. Their dad teaches them a chant that emphasizes five things they can do to feel more empowered while also focusing on what bystanders can do to help. B to the U to the L-L-Y...when they go low...then we go HIGH!
https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=momma-hear-news-sanya-whittaker-gragg-slj-review
THE UNDEFEATED
HUFFINGTON POST
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/new-kids-book-helps-parents-approach-the-talk-about-police-brutality_us_58fe2f14e4b00fa7de166d7b
NBC NEWS
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/mom-wrote-book-help-keep-black-boys-alive-n777671
TULSA NEWS ON 6
THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL
The 700 Club on CBN Network
https://www1.cbn.com/cbnnews/us/2020/july/why-black-parents-say-having-the-talk-with-their-kids-is-v...