I'm Dr. LaMarr D. Shields, a storyteller, educator, and passionate believer in the power of kindness.
I wrote Lily and the Kindness Seeds because I saw a world where kindness seemed to be fading —from social media to the playground, children are watching adults, and sadly, they are mirroring the unkindness they see. I wanted to create a story that reminds us all that One Small Act Can Change the World! My mission is to inspire young readers to be the light in their communities, to remind them that their small acts of kindness matter and have the power to make the world better.
I address topics that impact children's emotional well-being through my books, including Lucas and the Lightning Inside, Miguel's Amazing Book Adventure, and Our Family Puzzle. Whether it's understanding anxiety, the joy of reading, or navigating family changes, my goal is to create stories that spark meaningful conversations.
When I'm not writing, I'm attending events, working with young minds, and celebrating the stories that bring us together.
Thank you for visiting! Let's plant kindness together.
I wrote this book because, let’s be honest—kindness is starting to feel like an endangered species. From social media to the playground, kids watch the world around them, and too often, they pick up on the unkindness they see. I wanted to create a story reminding us all that one small act can spark big change!
My mission? To inspire young readers to be light in their communities, to show them that even the smallest gestures—a smile, a helping hand, a kind word—can ripple out and make the world a better place.
Through my work, I help children navigate big emotions, build resilience, and understand the power they have to shape their world with kindness and courage. Every child deserves stories that empower, uplift, and remind them of their own incredible strength.
Let’s plant those seeds of kindness together!
With every turn of a page, Lily and the Kindness Seeds teaches little hearts the big impact of kindness. It’s a story that sparks conversation, ignites imagination, and inspires action.
It all starts with a moment—a warm smile, a helping hand, a kind word. At first, Lily doesn’t think much of it. But when she sees how her small acts of kindness brighten someone’s day, she realizes she’s onto something special. From comforting a lonely classmate to sharing with a new friend, every little act she does begins to spread, creating a beautiful chain reaction of kindness that reaches further than she ever imagined.
Lily watches kindness bloom around her like a vibrant garden with each good deed. And soon, she discovers an important truth: one tiny seed of kindness has the power to grow into something extraordinary.
With engaging storytelling, vivid illustrations, and a message long after the last page, Lily and the Kindness Seeds is perfect for bedtime snuggles, classroom discussions, and those everyday moments that remind us that kindness is everywhere—just waiting to grow.
