We Are The People

A Children’s Book by Ri’ana Johnson

Outside of this special space we share called Recycled Flowers, I am now a published author. We Are The People is a not only a children’s book. It is a message to my sons, their friends (the future), our sisters and brothers, our partners, our families and ourselves. It is a reminder of the power, love, and strength within each human God has created uniquely.

We Are the People is a poetic series of positive affirmations for girls and boys to encourage self-confidence and empathy. This beautifully illustrated picture book emphasizes the importance of children learning to believe in themselves.

Its simple yet effective messaging encourages young readers to be the best version of themselves while highlighting the value of internal attributes over physical ones.

Offering a lesson on exercising our own unique powers, We Are The People reminds us of our humanity and our obligation to build stronger communities together.

As an elementary educator, I have learned that not all children hear kind words, positive affirmations, or encouragement in their homes. This is apparent in the classroom when a student faces a challenge and down talks themself or says that they can’t. A child who isn’t habitually lifted up may begin to label themself as less than.

I’ve witnessed transformative outcomes from speaking life into desires, dreams, and situations. I believe in the power of the tongue; that words are powerful. I teach this to my children and all children I’m blessed to work with.

Children need nurturing words to help them grow into solid, functional, happy people with self love and hopes for their future.

We Are The People has layers of meaning. I look forward to sharing more.

We Are The People by Ri’ana Johnson available on Amazon.

Thank you for your support and continued encouragement to keep becoming the woman of my dreams and making it happen.