Book Tour: Zoey the Zebra Meets Lexi the Lion by Jennifer Daly @Cheer.Daly @RABTBookTours

Children's Fiction

Date Published: July 29, 2021

Will Zoey become lunch?What happens when a Zebra meets a Lion? Does the Zebra run? Does the Lion win? Find out what the future holds when this unusual pair meet for the very first time.This book will help your child realize we are better together... Our differences make us stronger!

Interview with Jennifer Daly

How did you become involved with the subject or theme of your book?

Over the last couple of years, I saw that as a country we were arguing about everything from the color of our skin to masks. I wanted to make a positive difference and impact so I started with my home, helping my children to accept others that are different than themselves and decided it would be fun to introduce the concept by way of a children’s book.

 

What were your goals and intentions in this book, and how well do you feel you achieved them?

My goal is to introduce kids to the concept that having diversity in our friend groups makes great teams. I feel I achieve that every time I get to read my book to a new group of kids.

 

What was the hardest part of writing this book?

It honestly came so quickly. The hardest part for me was figuring out how to get it in more hands so it can have a wider reach.

 

What did you enjoy most about writing this book?

I loved that I was able to incorporate my girls’ names and character traits in the book.

 

Where there alternate endings you considered?

I did consider making the book longer and have the two new friends encounter another challenge together but decided to save that as a sequel for the book!

 

Can you share some stories about people you met while researching this book?

One story is about a new friend that really helped inspire the thought process behind this book. Shortly before writing the book, I met a lady named Naomi. She was from Ethiopia and from first glance, we had nothing in common. If I had chosen not to let her in my life, I would have missed out on the pure joy and deep belly laughter she brings to our friendship.

 

What genre of books do you enjoy reading?

I am one of those geeks who LOVE self-help, non-fiction books. Anything to help me improve and help others is a win! 

About the Author

Jennifer lives every day with all things that sparkle. She is a girl Mom of two angels, Zoey and Lexi, and has been married to her hot firefighter husband, Daniel, since 2007. The Team Daly four-pack resides in the Dallas, Texas area with their hairy, 90 lb. German shepherd, Duke, who thinks he is a lap dog. Jennifer is a master level Certified Life Coach with an MBA, and founder of Cheering On Moms where she utilizes her background to encourage Moms to pursue their dreams. Jennifer knows she must walk the talk, so she stretches herself through pageantry and is the current 2021 Mrs. Diamond Universe, 2021 Mrs. Collin County, and held the title of 2018 Mrs. North Texas. Cheering from middle school through the professional level, Jennifer knows God has called her to keep cheering and specifically encouraging those in their faith! You can find her at CheeringOnMoms.com and @Cheer.Daly everywhere else.

Hailey Nelson is an artist and illustrator. She is the owner of Wild North Illustrated, LLC, an illustration and fine art company. Her illustrations and designs are inspired by nature and focused on providing beautiful artwork to authors, readers, and art lovers around the world. Hailey is a married mother of three boys living in western Wisconsin, where she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family. You can find Hailey at wildnorthillustrated.com. --This text refers to the hardcover edition.

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