Award-Winning Hinsdale Child Author to Host Bullying Awareness Breakfast

Submitted by LaNiyah Bailey and the Bully Busters.

LaNiyah Bailey, a 10-year-old author famous for writing two award-winning, international children’s books, is celebrating National Bullying Prevention Month.

LaNiyah Bailey and her superhero friends Jessica & Diva Pup, better known as the “Bully Busters,” are calling all children and their parents to spend time with them at The Community House in Hinsdale, 415 West 8th St., on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

LaNiyah and her crew will sign copies of her Bestselling book “Not Fat Because I Wanna Be,” tell her inspiring story, and talk about ways to help banish bullying. Guests will receive autographed copies of her book, an anti-bullying T-shirt and a full American breakfast spread.

A delectable breakfast bar will be run by master Chef “Quincy Culinary” who will also cook up omelettes on the spot. The event will be fun-filled with music by Jacari, face-painting, photos, and a Meet N Greet with LaNiyah Bailey, and superhero duo “Jessica and Diva Pup.”

LaNiyah, who is currently, visiting schools throughout Chicago with her Anti-Bullying program “Stand Up!” acknowledges that many children undergo bullying for several reasons, and being overweight is one of the most common reasons among them. LaNiyah has learned that many children are dealing with bullying and don’t know who to turn to. Her goal is to help those gain the courage needed to stand up for themselves or tell an adult they can trust so it can stop.

LaNiyah understands how bad it feels when someone starts bullying you. She was often bullied because of the size of her stomach. It was a very painful situation for her. With Mom (LaToya “Toyiah Marquis” White), Dad (Songo Bailey) and her entire family rallying behind her 100 percent, it helped LaNiyah develop the courage needed to help her face the situation head on. Her mission is to help others who often go through similar situations. Her mom, who is also a writer, helps her daughter develop stories and concepts that can be very effective and inspiring to young kids.

LaNiyah, with the help of her Argentina-based illustrator, Laura Perez Ricaud, created the two characters Jessica and Diva Pup, who are superheroes. They stand up to bullies all over the world and encourage children to do the same. She released her first book entitled “Not Fat Because I Wanna Be” when she was just six-years old. Despite eating balanced and nutritious meals and being very active, she still gained weight; and this made her a target of bullying. In her debut book, she characterized a fictional girl named Jessica who was bullied by other kids due to her weight. The story detailed how Jessica learned to accept herself the way she was and how she overcame bullying by peers and classmates. Shortly thereafter, LaNiyah released her second book, which is an educational coloring activity book entitled, “Stand Up! Bully Busters Coming To Town.”

Her stories have been appreciated and awarded by a huge number of educators, parents and celebrities all over the world who think that her books are really inspiring and bring an intrinsic positive change in children to help them cope with bullying situations. Several parents believe that if such stories could be a part of their school’s curriculum, children would develop life-skills that will go a long way in chiseling their personal as well as professional life.

Tickets to this event can be purchased at Event Brite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-laniyah-bailey-and-the-bully-busters-tickets-18695127630?aff=es2

Find out more about LaNiyah: www.NotFatBecauseIWannaBe.com