About | Gracelyn Keys - Children's Author

About

I'm Gracelyn Keys

I am a children’s author and mental wellness advocate who creates encouraging stories for young minds. I LOVE KIDS and love creating stories that will touch their heart, make them ponder, or maybe even laugh-out-loud!

When I’m not spending time doing creative projects or outdoorsy things with my ELEVEN energetic grandkids, I love to travel to exciting new places with my high school sweet-heart and our sausage dog, Bruiser. I enjoy reading, organic gardening, creating healthy recipes, biking or walking the rails-to-trails, and hanging out at our cottage near Mackinac Island on one of the Great Lakes in Michigan. I also have a flock of unruly chickens who follow me around our rural yard after my walk each day.

I belong to several writing groups, which help me hone my stories so they’ll be ready for you, including the Society of Children’s Book Writer’s and Illustrators, Storyteller Academy and Shiawassee Area Writers.

My informational fiction stories center around important wellness topics and are:

Encouraging – Uplifting and positive
Engaging – You’ll probably feel emotionally connected to the character, somehow
Entertaining – You’ll probably ponder, smile, and maybe, laugh-out-loud
Educational – You might even learn something new or be inspired!

My Background

A little about my background, I have a bachelor’s degree in clinical community psychology from the University of Michigan and a master’s of science degree in business administration from Central Michigan University. I retired from a leadership position in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and now dedicate my passion for helping families into the creation of uplifting picture books and videos on neurodiverse and other wellness topics.

I share inspiring wellness tips and recipes on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest and wellness-themed videos on YouTube, @gracelykeyskids.

I hope you enjoy my stories! Thanks for stopping by and please check out my books and videos. Authors need a little encouragement and support to keep doing what they love.