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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 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.”

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YOUR FACE LIGHTS UP THE WORLD

{Poetic, inspiring, and beautifully illustrated.

KIRKUS REVIEWS

GOODNIGHT STAR, WHOEVER YOU ARE

{A brilliantly written book that will help grieving kids of all ages.

BRIE OVERTON, CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER, EXPERIENCE CAMPS

GOODNIGHT STAR, WHOEVER YOU ARE

{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

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

Kirkus Reviews

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

{Very highly recommended.

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW

WHEN YOU LIVED IN MY BELLY

{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

{A reassuring book with kid-friendly explanations that celebrate the maternal bond . . . a gentle, sweet introduction to the basics of fetal development and what pregnancy is like.

KIRKUS REVIEWS

WHEN YOU LIVED IN MY BELLY

{“The Mom’s Choice Awards® has designated Your Face Lights up the World as a Gold Recipient, honoring Jodi Meltzer’s book with an Excellence seal of approval.”

Mom’s Choice Awards

YOUR FACE LIGHTS UP THE WORLD

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...