Meet the Author
Nikki-Dee Ray Wren was born and raised in northern Alabama. She received her degree in atmospheric sciences at Mississippi State University and has since worked as a television meteorologist in Texas, Virginia, and Tennessee. During her time in Virginia, Nikki-Dee met her husband, David Wren, in his hometown of Richmond. They now live in Nashville, Tennessee, where Nikki-Dee is a television meteorologist and David owns a recruiting firm. Nikki-Dee and David have two beautiful children, son T. Copeland and daughter Windley-Ray, as well as their beloved Maltese, Louis. They both have a passion for their faith, serving others, and advocating for inclusion.
Details
Format: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 32
ISBN Paperback: 978-1-951565-28-2
ISBN Hardcover: 978-1-951565-27-5
ISBN eBook: 978-1-951565-29-9
Release date: June 24, 2021
Endorsements
“A wonderful story for kids of all ages, Laura-Leigh Learns about Storms teaches children to prepare, embrace, and enjoy the beauty of storms! Nikki-Dee and David do a beautiful job of providing insight through the story and illustrations that will help remove the fear of thunderstorms for children. As the authors keenly blend the beauty of Earth and God, this ‘storm’ could be used as a metaphor for life itself. A must-read for any child!”
—Todd & Jackie Courtney, authors of Max Rhymes: A Children’s Series
“Laura-Leigh Learns about Storms is a fun way to help families prepare and to let little ones know they are safe during storms. It is a must-have for all families!”
—Laura Hunter, co-founder of Moms on Call
“Knowledge is power, and in this case, it’s comfort too! Teaching children the lesson of what a thunderstorm is and helping them understand what they should do puts them in charge of their own safety.”
—Elaina Rusk, chief meteorologist, KERO
“My kids are fascinated by the weather! This sweet children’s book will help kids feel more prepared when storms approach. I love the bright and positive message!”
—Dawn Burns, The Nashville Mom
“Laura-Leigh’s story is not just relatable for kids and enjoyable for parents to read—it’s also very informative! Nikki-Dee and David’s faith shines through with an ending that is sure to warm your heart.”
—Shelby Latino, meteorologist, FOX 8 New Orleans
“Weather is diverse and so are the ways to educate and inform on the subject. Laura-Leigh Learns about Storms is a simple, fun, and effective way to share severe weather safety.”
—Haley Clawson, chief meteorologist, KESQ
“Nikki-Dee’s vibrant and uplifting personality shines a light on the darker side of weather. This book teaches kids how to be observant, use their imaginations in adverse conditions, spark a curious mind, observe female role models, and see the world in a positive light, all while using fun rhymes along the way. While the book is meant for a younger audience, I think it shows parents the importance of planning ahead to create a relaxed environment when things feel out of control.”
—Candice Jordan, museum planetarium administrator
“How perfect to explain weather and how to be safe all in one book! Laura-Leigh Learns about Storms is relatable to real life, and showing kids how to prepare for a storm will make it so much easier for parents when one occurs! Loved it so much!”
—Mary Ours, meteorologist, KDKA
Meet the Illustrator
After graduating from the Columbus College of Art & Design, Chad was hired by Walt Disney Feature Animation studio in Florida. For the next seven years, he worked on animated movies such as Mulan, Tarzan, Lilo & Stitch, and Brother Bear. He currently works as a children’s book illustrator and designer for a wide variety of clients. When he is not at the drawing board, Chad enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children.
