Rachel Saunders Saar

As a biracial child who did not look biracial, Rachel Saunders Saar grew up never seeing representations of families like her own in books. She loves seeing blended families and beautiful children of all races, ethnicities, and characteristics. Rachel's desire for all children to embrace the beauty in themselves and their families inspired her to write her first book, Beautiful Me. Rachel has always enjoyed being creative and producing art. She particularly enjoys painting and writing. Rachel wanted books that inspire, empower, intrigue, spark curiosity, and promote acceptance and inclusion while providing stunning illustrations. She noticed a need for books encouraging children to be proud of their skin, family, hair, shape, and wonderful uniqueness while accepting others for theirs. Rachel holds a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts-Criminal Justice with minors in Spanish and Psychology from Marshall University. She has worked as a Social Worker in multiple settings, owned and operated  a boutique children's party business, worked in her family-operated Forensic Psychology practice, and worked as a substitute teacher and a travel planner. She believes there is always time to follow your dreams. Rachel enjoys time with her husband and is most proud of being a Mom to four incredible children.