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Debra is an award-winning author and passionate storyteller who believes everyone has a significant life story to share. She is dedicated to reviving the art of generational storytelling as a way to preserve family history, while teaching core value lessons that will build a strong foundation for children.
Spending decades working in the corporate arena, Debra tapped into her creative side by writing a series of children’s books inspired by life’s rich tapestries. She created The Age of Storytelling Book Series to deliver colorfully illustrated and enriching stories for young and old alike. Her books are designed to create an atmosphere for “Sharing stories ~~ shaping lives”.
Debra has worked with charitable organizations and women’s groups in the Virginia and Washington DC area for over 20 years. She remains committed to using her voice and talent in support of civic community efforts.
Debra is available for special events, parties, book signing and speaking engagements. She approaches her presentations with tremendous honesty, warmth and humor. She is a thought-leader with the rare ability to inspire audiences, while leaving them with actionable life-changing strategies.
Reviewed by Cheryl Schopen for Readers' Favorite
Polly and Her Pigtails, written by Debra Sue Latiolais and illustrated by Mark Wayne Adams, is a lovely children’s book about a little girl named Polly. The most important thing to Polly is being the prettiest girl in school, so she loves to wear pretty dresses and wear her beautiful blonde hair in pigtails. Because of something mean that the class bully does to her, and with the help of her mother, Polly soon learns the true meaning of beauty and that beauty is not all about a person’s appearance.
As a mother, an educator, and just a woman in the society we live in, I immediately recognized the importance of the message that Polly and Her Pigtails presents. So many little girls grow up thinking the way they look is what is most important. Teenagers, and even grown women, spend so much time focusing on their outer beauty and forget that it is what is on the inside that matters. The lesson behind this charming story is an essential one that all children need to learn, especially girls. In addition to the crucial message this book teaches, I absolutely adored the story. It may be set in the 1930s, but that just makes this book so unique. The subject is still completely relevant in today’s world, maybe even more so. I also think it is such a great idea for children to see how life was like back then. They will be able to distinguish between certain items of that time compared to our more modern times. And if they can’t, there is a cute and helpful page at the back that explains the different items, such as an inkwell and knickers, which were mentioned in the story. Plus, the illustrations are stunning. Full of vibrant colors and detailed images reminiscent of historical times, children will thoroughly enjoy every picture on every page.
I can’t say enough about this book. I absolutely loved it, and I cannot wait to read it to my daughter as she grows up. Debra Sue Latiolais did a fantastic job in creating such an entertaining story with a very important message. I can’t wait to see more from this incredible author.
