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Upcoming Events
Book Pop-Up at Kid’s Rave
Join Terri Smith for a special book pop-up at The Spot Lite Kid’s Rave. Enjoy snacks, games, crafts, and dancing while meeting the author and getting your book signed.
- Date: Sat, 5/9/2026
- Time: 2:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location: Spot Lite Detroit 2905 Beaufait St Detroit, MI 48207
Book Reading & Signing
Join author Terri L. Smith for a children’s book reading and signing for Rise Every Morning: Affirmations for Big Confidence. This free event includes affirmations, story time, and a book signing. Tickets are required to reserve a spot.
- Date: Sat, 5/16/2026
- Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Location: Coreander's Children's Bookshoppe 15118 Kercheval Avenue Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230-1360
Look Inside!
About the Book
Join Jessica and Jude as they start their day with affirmations that remind them of the amazing attributes that make them who they are. Whether it’s being creative, resourceful, and clever; kind-hearted and empathetic; or brave and resilient, Jessica and Jude are strong and ready to take on whatever the day may hold for them! When you believe in yourself, anything is possible!
Wall of Fame!
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Meet the Author
Affirmations have had a profound impact on children’s author Terri L. Smith’s life and mindset, and something she incorporated into the start of her day later in life. As a teacher for twenty-eight years, she wants her students to begin their own days with a positive sense of self through affirmations, a practice she wishes she had done as a young girl as an antidote to the teasing she endured. For these and other children, she has created her debut picture book, Rise Every Morning: Affirmations for Big Confidence.
Terri has written this inspiring collection as a guide to foster self-empowerment, self-confidence, and self-esteem. With positive and diverse characters, it was important for Terri for readers to be able to see themselves in the story and resonate with them. She hopes her young readers come away from her story feeling more confident about themselves and about navigating life, and that this stays with them long after the book is closed.
Terri has been an elementary school teacher in the Detroit Public School district for more than twenty-five years. She is also a Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter and hosts a monthly online radio show as well as DJ’s at various events and spaces. She is the founder of The Little Bit Project, a nonprofit organization established in 2015 to promote positive energy through initiating acts of kindness and supporting people in transforming their lives for the better.
