In October 2022, bestselling author, actor, and radio personality, Cynthia Brian, published her first book in the children’s picture book series, Stella Bella’s Barnyard Adventures, with her charming true-life cadre of critters and endearing illustrations in No Barnyard Bullies, a colorful book about learning to be kind and inclusive. The diverse animal family of Stella Bella’s Barnyard Adventures experiences complex encounters that challenge their integrity, individuality, and character while amplifying an assortment of
expressions and original viewpoints to co-exist as a group. The barnyard animals address critical issues facing children including bullying, nature, power struggles, adversity, adoption, homelessness, creativity, justice, health, kindness, ethnicity, and being different through a cultural lens of hope and resolution. www.CynthiaBrian.com/books. Artistic NFTS of the stars in the book are available www.StarStyleCommunity.com where Cynthia provides numerous exclusive experiences members. Proceeds benefit Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity empowering women, families, and youth through increased literacy and positive media messages. www.BetheStarYouAre.org
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