The ElleRays (The ElleRays Series)

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Product Description Discover the magical origins of three super sisters Arielle, Brielle, and Likielin this first installment. The Elle Rays is the first of its kind early reader picture book series for young super readers, which showcases three young African American girls as powerful main protagonist. The message throughout The Elle Rays series tackles: ➢ The promotion of self-discovery. ➢ The necessity for equality and diversity. ➢ The early development of social awareness and social tolerance. “I thought The Elle Rays was a fun and enjoyable kids' story. It felt like reading a superhero origin story from the comics. The characters are well thought out and likable, with distinct personalities. Each sister has a unique power that is theirs alone. I absolutely loved the illustrations for this book. The images really capture the story and grab young readers' attention with their bright colors and vivid scenes.” - Readers’ Favorite Lily “Elle” Ray is frightened one night when the light that shines through her bedroom window goes dark. To comfort Lily, her older sisters, Ari "Elle" Ray and Bri "Elle" Ray, hold her hands while she sleeps. Unknown to them, the act of joining their hands would catapult them into a magical universe where their hidden powers would be unleashed. Their mother dismisses their adventure as a dream until she, too, begins to see the changes in her daughters. When odd things begin to happen around the house, and huge colorful explosions appear outside, their mother wonders what will happen next. About the Authors Amari Yarbrough and Cherelle Yarbrough are a brother and sister writing team from Baltimore, MD whose goal is to empower kids minds one short chapter at a time. Amari is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in English Writing/Fiction. In addition to being a self-published author of various books for himself and other authors, Amari is also a former competitive figure skater turned pro who trains young competitive athletes of diverse backgrounds in the DC Metro area. Cherelle Yarbrough is an IT professional, mentor, inspirational speaker and proud mother of the three amazing little girls who were the inspiration for The Elle Rays series. Cherelle is an avid student of the science and principals of Ancient African Spirituality and Culture. The Elle Rays is her first published novel.

Is The ElleRays (The ElleRays Series) appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 5 and up.

Three young African American sisters discover magical powers in this positive, empowering superhero origin story with bright illustrations. No violence, scary content, or mature themes—perfect for early readers.

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