"So You Think You're Unpretty?"

Sociology alumna Miranda Reid recently published a children's novel which celebrates self-love, kindness, acceptance, and friendship. The novel brings attention to bullying and shines a light for children with disabilities. Miranda is a new author born in New Jersey. Miranda is a young woman who desires to make an impact on the lives of young children and young adults. Miranda also founded a nonprofit community service mentoring program called, The Unpretty Project. She loves to give back to her community and be a leader for young women. She plans to continue her education and career in writing. She has always written short stories and poetry since she was a young child, dreaming to one day publish her own book. She has experience working with young children, young adults, and children with extreme disadvantages and disabilities. She is a rising mentor, leader, youth advocate, and author. This is her very first novel and hopes that her message of strength and determination is received. More information about the book can be found below: Mya Iverson, Is a thirteen-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. This year Mya will be attending public school at Springville Middle school for the first time ever. She is excited to start this journey, even though she is aware that there will be plenty of everyday struggles. Mya faces bullying throughout the book, until one day she discovers something magical about her. Mya has a magical secret that is going to help her face the mean bullies at Springville middle school, along with giving her a strength that she’s never had before. Miranda A. Reid, a brand new author hopes that you find your super strength as Mya has. For more information, head to https://www.amazon.com/So-You-Think-Youre-Unpretty/dp/197336011X .