RACHEL MALONE SAAR, AUTHOR

As a biracial child who did not look biracial, Rachel grew up never seeing pictures of families like her own in books. She loves seeing blended families and beautiful children of all races and ethnicities. Rachel’s desire for all children to embrace the beauty in their families inspired her to write her first book, Beautiful Me. Rachel has always enjoyed being creative and producing art. She particularly enjoys painting and writing. When thinking about writing children’s books, Rachel wanted books that inspire, empower, intrigue, spark curiosity, promote acceptance, and provide beautiful art. She wanted books that encouraged children to be proud of their skin, their family, their hair, their size, their wonderful uniqueness. Rachel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Marshall University, with minors in Spanish and Psychology. She has worked as social worker in multiple settings, owned and operatedher own boutique children’s party business, worked in her family owned Forensic Psychology practice, and currently does substitute teaching as well as travel planning. She believes it is never too late to follow your dream. Rachel enjoys time with her husband and is most proud of being a mom to four amazing children.