PJ's World Re-Illustrated 

In 2021, there was a lot going on. Not only were we still dealing with COVID-19; we were also dealing with new passions arising, as well as old passions returning. As for me, I learned how to make cookies from scratch and my old passion of writing books returned. 

In the past, I took a hiatus when my daughter was born. As a mother, I needed to focus on her growth and development to make sure she was meeting all her toddler milestones, as well as creating additional ones. 

Right before my daughter turned 2 years old, she stared showing a lot of independence, such as running, walking up and down steps, learning what using the restroom looked like, and starting to shift her independence from me to her. She's definitely not 100% independent and probably will not be until she's an adult; however, it's good to start the transition early. And if any of you know a toddler, they love their independence or a feeling of independence, such as selecting their favorite juice or toy.

During this transition, my love of writing and creating things returned. I wrote and published two children's books in 2021 and had PJ's World re-illustrated. It was time for a new look. Feel free to check out the new look here: PJ's World: Niccole, Melica, Niccole, Melica, Harris, PJ, Keating, Keidi, D’Souza, Priyanka: 9780997687507: Amazon.com: Books.

 

 Football Fumblina

Are you ready for a children's story similar to a nursey rhyme and full of motivation, determination, and thinking outside the box of what's normal? 

Football Fumblina is just what you need. She will inspire you and teach you to go after your dreams.

Snippet from book: Football Fumblina. Could have been a ballerina...

Check out this book at Football Fumblina: Niccole, Melica, Moyano, Viviana: 9798758620663: Amazon.com: Books

Good Morning Amira

New book Alert 🚨 Good Morning Amira will be released soon. Follow Amira as she completes her morning routines to get ready for the day. Written by @amiraayobami and me. Illustrated by @saironwen. #Kidslit #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration

 

 

Updated Book Cover

I am truly excited to release our new book cover for All in Together Girls. This book was released in 2012. I have many future plans in the work for this book. Please keep watch for future projects for this book.

Naturals: The Paper People

Help co-author, Melica Niccole, of All in Together Girls with raising $1,500 in 55 more days.

New and Exciting Things

Look at a few things we have going on. We are now working on various children's shirts to go with our children's books. Visit https://squareup.com/store/info-at-hamptonpublishinghouse-dot-com/?t=merchant-fb if you would like to join our Children's Book Club where you can get books, shirts, illustrations, and more. 

Amazing Pictures From Students at Gregory Elementary School

Earlier this month I posted about the book event developed by the Center for Child and Family Achievement (CCFA Trenton) at Gregory Elementary School. I also posted that I would upload all the students pictures onto this site. I absolutely loved their pictures and could see future illustrators. So here they go:

Children's Book Festival with CCFA Trenton

Too cool

On Friday, June 3, 2016, I was invited by the Center for Child and Family Achievement (CCFA Trenton) to be a part of the Children's Book Festival at Gregory Elementary School. The event was amazing. I had the opportunity of reading to four group of students, which had approximately 10-25 students in each group. The experience was amazing. The students asked questions, told me about their birthdays, reminisced about jumping rope, and talked about trying to convince their families in letting them stay the night over their houses. All of these things were great and things that were discussed in the book All in Together Girls.

The really interesting part was when the students discussed the month of February and the different things they did for their parents during Valentine's Day. I heard them discuss buying them flowers, taking them out to different, and doing other things that expressed appreciation.

I really enjoyed hearing their stories and have them draw pictures of what they heard from the book. Check back later this month for all of their pictures posted.

Strike a pose

Drawings from students at Gregory Elementary School

Children's Book Festival 2016

Did you hear? ADC Kid and Hampton Publishing House, LLC has acquired all of our Featured Authors for the Children's Book Festival in September. The picture above displays the books for 11 authors who will be in attendance in September, which includes Featured Authors and Regular Authors. These authors include Aisha Toombs, Felicia Capers, Renaee Smith, Se'Quince Aiken, Sudha Ramswasmi, Vanessa Santiago-Jerman, Davon Clark, , Nicole Denise Smith, RaShonda Jones Aiken, Nichole Murray Nunes, and Melica Niccole.

Aisha Toombs

Felicia Capers

Renaee Smith

Se' Quince Aken

Sudha Ramaswami

Vanessa Santiago-Jerman

Davon Clark

Melica Niccole

Rashonda Jones Aiken

Nicole Denise Smith

Fun at Ferry Avenue Branch Library

Camden, New Jersey

Yesterday, I participated in the Children's Book Fun Shop developed by +ADC Kid ™. I had the opportunity to read All in Together Girls to a group of 20-25 students between the ages of 5 -16 years old. It was a great experience reading to the students, asking them questions about the book, and hearing their answers. They were full of life, asked questions, and jumped at the chance to create crafts for their mother and about the book. See more below in regards to the book reading and activities.

 Reading All in Together Girls

Asking the group questions

Reading to the students again

Time to make crafts

How's it going?

Happy Mother's Day

Gift for a mother

Emoji Land

The first attendees

Their creations