(Akiit.com) Award-winning author, speaker, and global adventurer Lacey C. Clark is set to release her debut children’s picture book, I AM Phenomenal Everywhere! — a vibrant, inspiring story that empowers young girls, particularly Black girls, to embrace self-love, cultural pride, and global imagination.
Beautifully illustrated, the book follows the journey of a spunky young girl who learns to see herself as phenomenal no matter where she is in the world. Drawing from Clark’s real-life experiences of living on five continents as a Black woman, the book invites children to celebrate culture, joy, and curiosity while affirming that they belong everywhere.
“I wanted to give children a story that shows them that no matter their zip code, their voice and their light matter everywhere in the world,” said Clark!. “I AM Phenomenal Everywhere! is more than a book—it’s a movement of self-love and possibility.”
Early readers are already praising the book’s impact:
“I really, really appreciate the author of the book because she is being her authentic self. The author encourages little girls to be their authentic selves without feeling judged. Girls should embrace their authentic selves without feeling like someone out there wants them to be something else. I’m so excited about the book and look forward to reading more!” — Esther, Mother of 2
“I AM Phenomenal Everywhere! is so life-affirming for our young ones, and the illustrations are so beautiful. I loved everything about it. Your added vocabulary in the glossary was perfect, and we used it. It is definitely phenomenal!” — BJ, Teacher
“This book feels like wings. It tells our girls they are enough, they are brilliant, and they can dream beyond borders.” — Early Reader & Mom
The release of I AM Phenomenal Everywhere! comes at a pivotal moment in the school year when representation in children’s literature is essential. Studies show that children who see positive reflections of themselves in books build stronger self-esteem, perform better academically, and develop greater cultural awareness.
Available for purchase on Amazon, Clark’s book is designed for classroom adoption, school libraries, and community programs. Educators, parents, and organizations are encouraged to bring this inspiring story to their communities. Wholesale orders and virtual author visits are now available.
About the Author
Lacey C. Clark, also known as “Ms. Phenomenal Everywhere,” is an award-winning author, storyteller, and empowerment speaker who has lived on five continents over a period of 25 years. A Founders’ Scholar and graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Clark! has dedicated over two decades to inspiring women and girls through books, performances, and media. Her groundbreaking solo play, Phenomenal Everywhere, gave the world its first glimpse through a Black woman’s eyes.
Clark is inspired by the legacies of Black women creatives such as Dr. Maya Angelou, Faith Ringgold, and Nikki Giovanni, whose work continues to affirm identity and expand possibility. In that same spirit, she uses storytelling as a tool for cultural pride, global imagination, and self-love. Her mission is to show girls that their voices matter, their stories belong everywhere, and their brilliance knows no borders.
Her work has been featured in Essence Magazine, Rolling Out, BET, MSNBC, Business Insider, Sheen Magazine, Radio One, and iHeartRadio. She is the creator of Phenomenal Everywhere and Phenomenally U, and the author of Celebrate HER Now! Her latest release, I AM Phenomenal Everywhere!, transforms her global journey into a children’s book that empowers young readers to embrace confidence, culture, and curiosity.
For bulk orders, virtual visits, and media inquiries, contact laceycc@sisterssanctuaryllc.com or call (913) 735-3568