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Kindra Westercamp is a mother to two little girls. She also is employed as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Charleston, SC. More than twenty years ago, on the first day of her PhD program, she introduced herself to her fellow graduate school cohort by stating a personal dream of hers. This dream was to write a children’s picture book.Unfortunately, this dream was placed on hold for many years. However, after years of battling neuroendocrine cancer, on January 1st, 2023 she said out loud to herself, “I am not waiting another moment! I’ll start writing this book today.” And since that day, this passion project has slowly but surely come to fruition.
Kindra is passionate about introducing her two little girls to a wide range of books, including many she actually held as a child. She enjoys reading books to her children that teach important values, but in such a way that is creative, fun, entertaining, sprinkled with humor, and that demonstrates the importance of family.
Kindra wants to create books that inspire our children- the future generation- to lead with kindness always. Her work as a therapist has truly highlighted for her how much healing can occur when we treat one another with genuine positive regard, respect, and grace. She believes this world would be an exponentially brighter place if certain values were instilled at a young age.
She hopes to bring your family characters and stories that prompt important conversations, but also giggles and joy.
Reviewed by Kayleigh Perumal for Readers' Favorite
Princess Meesa by Dr. Kindra Westercamp is a wholesome children’s story about what it means to be a real princess. Young Meesa lives with her mother, father, and ‘copycat’ sister. Meesa’s sister wants to be just like her, but Meesa knows that being royal is not only about being fabulous or dressing well. She does her best to always embody the true traits of a princess so that her sister can learn from her example. But when Meesa’s sister wrenches her tiara off her head, Meesa loses her temper and the two fight over it. Knowing a real princess apologizes for mistakes, she does the right thing and reconciles with her. Younger children will especially enjoy reading about Meesa’s adventures with her sister, and discovering how to become more princess-like with Meesa and her sister’s help!
Dr. Kindra Westercamp’s characters teach us to dream big and be true to ourselves while remembering to treat others with consideration, particularly those who admire us. Princess Meesa is a wonderful character, and those who have younger siblings will see a lot of themselves in her relationship with her sister. I enjoyed reading about Meesa’s family dining on lizards and spiders as children’s stories often overly humanize their animal characters. This tidbit of accuracy (meerkats eat reptiles and insects) is informative and unique. Josh Heilaman’s illustrations also bring Meesa’s story to life, including an adorable drawing of a hand-crafted recipe for being a princess. I highly recommend Princess Meesa to children who may be finding it difficult to manage their relationships with their siblings, and to those who enjoy tales centered on the heartwarming dynamics of family life.
