Meet The Author: Arielle Skinner & "I Am A Sunflower, The Sunflower Is Me" (In-Person)

Ages birth & up, including parents, caregivers, and teachers. Registration preferred. 

Join author Arielle Skinner at the Elkridge Branch of the Howard County Library System as she discusses her debut book: I Am A Sunflower, The Sunflower Is Me.

The book highlights qualities of a sunflower and its needs, while giving the reader an opportunity to reflect on her own unique qualities and needs to grow and be the best version of herself. It affirms the reader’s worthiness, uniqueness, needs to be loved, and overall resilience.

Arielle Skinner is a self-published author, book enthusiast, and licensed social worker who hails from Norfolk, Virginia. Quickly realizing her passion for foster youth and mental health, Arielle completed her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Norfolk State University. She later went on to complete her Masters of Social Work degree with Louisiana State University. Arielle is the owner of B & S Publishing Co., and a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.

Arielle is a former foster youth who consults with foster care agencies and uses her voice and experiences to encourage those aging out of foster care as well as advocate for them.

She now lives in Maryland with her husband and son. When not reading or writing, she can be found exploring new eats, traveling, chasing her toddler, and whatever else adds a little more joy to her day.

Copies of I Am A Sunflower, The Sunflower Is Me will be available for purchasing and signing immediately following the event. 

Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation.