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Your Face Lights up the World

Your Face Lights up the World is a powerfully written and distinctively illustrated picture book that explores themes of self-esteem, sibling rivalry, and jealousy with flair, whisking kids off on an unforgettable journey towards self-acceptance. Complete with journal pages to capture renewed feelings of confidence, this inspirational book will help kids see themselves in a new light.

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Get to Know Jodi

Jodi Meltzer is the multi-award-winning author of three children’s books: When You Lived in My Belly, Goodnight Star, Whoever You Are, and Your Face Lights up the World. A former television news anchor/reporter, she has also written extensively about grief, divorce, and parenting for various publications, including HuffPost, The Mighty, Scary Mommy, and Thrive Global.

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Books

{“Your Face Lights up the World is an excellent choice for anyone seeking to encourage self-esteem and understanding in young readers. It’s a valuable resource for teachers and parents aiming to address themes like sibling dynamics and self-acceptance in an engaging, thoughtful way.”

Literary Titan

YOUR FACE LIGHTS UP THE WORLD

{“A worthwhile story that promotes self-acceptance.”

Kirkus Reviews

YOUR FACE LIGHTS UP THE WORLD

{I have to say that the book is PERFECT. I enjoyed the cadence of the sentences, the choice of words, and how every stage of the pregnancy is so well described and yet so easy to understand.

MUGGLENET

WHEN YOU LIVED IN MY BELLY

{Jodi Meltzer provides a beautiful point of view in Goodnight Star, Whoever You Are, weaving the concept of universal connection and creating a comforting link between the child in the story, their mother, and their loss.

READERS FAVORITE REVIEW

GOODNIGHT STAR, WHOEVER YOU ARE

{I would highly recommend this beautiful, heartfelt story to grief organizations and therapists who are looking to expand their children’s bereavement programming.

CATHY SPEAR, LICSW, CLINICAL DIRECTOR OF CALEX GIRLS

GOODNIGHT STAR, WHOEVER YOU ARE

{Very highly recommended.

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

WHEN YOU LIVED IN MY BELLY

{“Your Face Lights up the World is an easy-to-read, inspiring story ideal for young girls who struggle to see themselves as beautiful. Jodi Meltzer helps children become more confident in their skin, discover how wonderful they are, and see themselves in a new light.”

Readers’ Favorite

YOUR FACE LIGHTS UP THE WORLD

{“Your Face Lights up the World is more than just a children’s book— it’s a celebration of diversity, resilience, and the power of love and acceptance. With its relatable characters and timeless message, this book is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.”

Reading With Your Kids Podcast

YOUR FACE LIGHTS UP THE WORLD

{“Your Face Lights up the World is a delightful picture book that will enchant both children and parents. With its beautifully crafted illustrations and heartwarming message, this book will become a favorite story for families worldwide.”

Midwest Book Review

YOUR FACE LIGHTS UP THE WORLD

{A beautiful way to teach children to cope with loss. This book gives them permission to remember their loved one, and to play an active role in connecting with that person every time they see a star. Goodnight Star, Whoever You Are is proof that ‘death ends a life, not a relationship.’

JAMIE SENTNOR, LICSW SPECIALIZING IN GRIEF AND LOSS

GOODNIGHT STAR, WHOEVER YOU ARE

Media

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Jodi Meltzer

Oct 3, 2024

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Jodi Meltzer October 3, 2024 Mom’s Choice Awards is excited to announce another post in our interview series where we chat with the inventors, designers, publishers, and others behind some of our favorite family-friendly...

Literary Titan: Jodi Meltzer Author Interview

Sep 27, 2024

What was your inspiration for Your Face Lights up the World?Writing Your Face Lights up the World was such a liberating process. I let my imagination take me where it wanted to go without parameters, a key differentiator from my previous books. My first title, When...

Reading With Your Kids

Aug 5, 2024

Your Face Lights Up the World by Jodi Meltzer: #RWYK Certified Great Read–Book Review Exciting news! A big congrats to Jodi Meltzer! "Your Face Lights Up the World" is our latest #CertifiedGreatRead! Explore this touching story that beautifully captures...