I Don’t Think So!, by K. Joyner

I Don’t Think So! Awareness Tour is presented in partnership* with K. Joyner and The Children’s Book Review.

Get ready for a heartwarming adventure as we kick off the virtual book tour for I Don’t Think So! by K. Joyner—a delightful story about shy little Mia learning to face the world.

Step into the world of Mia, a shy kindergartner with loving parents, who faces the everyday challenges of school and growing up. With the support of her best friend, Cody, and her inspiring teacher, Ms. Doodlebee, Mia begins to find her confidence and discover that the world is full of exciting adventures waiting just beyond her comfort zone. I Don’t Think So! is an uplifting story about courage, friendship, and the small steps that help us grow.

…a delightful resource for children who need a little extra courage and confidence to try new, unfamiliar things.

—Kate McNair, M.A., L.P.C.

Readers who join us on this virtual tour have the chance to win one of five signed hardcover copies of I Don’t Think So! One lucky grand prize winner will receive a signed copy and a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card. Don’t miss your chance to bring Mia’s inspiring story home—enter below!

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About the Book

Publisher’s Book Summary: Mia is a precocious kindergartner with two loving parents. She lives in a wonderful and colorful city, surrounded by curious characters. Mia seems to have it all. Unfortunately, try as she might, little Mia is terribly shy and it can be a real hindrance for any child to find the confidence they need to tackle new, scary challenges, like school! Luckily for Mia, she has her best friend Cody, and inspiring teacher, Ms. Doodlebee to help bring her out of her shell, and show her that the world is a wonderful, inspiring place, brimming with adventure, and fun!

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About the Author

Kelli Joyner (also known as K. Joyner) graduated from the University of Michigan-Dearborn with a B.S. Degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering. In 2020, she retired as a Vice President (VP) of Industrial Engineering from a Fortune 500, Atlanta-based company. Problem-solving, effective leadership, and strong communication skills were the characteristics that set Kelli apart from her peers, resulting in eighteen years of VP-level experience over her thirty-six-year career in industrial engineering with the company.

As a writer, she was drawn to great stories in both books and films as far back as she can remember, and knew she wanted to pursue a writing career at some point. Her first book, Unimaginable Loss…Godly Transformation was released in August of 2023. It is a memoir that recounts her childhood, her personal story of loss, and includes a guided grief journal. In 2024, Kelli wrote two young adult novels that are currently awaiting representation and adapted one into a screenplay.

I Don’t Think So! is Kelli’s debut children’s book. She plans to expand it into a series, called the Doodlebees, focused on instilling positive social skills and self-confidence in young children, while igniting their imagination and sprinkling in a bit of humor. In addition to writing, Kelli enjoys collecting miniature dollhouses and furniture, reading, traveling, and having fun with her family. Kelli resides in an Atlanta suburb, along with her husband. They have two young adult children.

To learn more, check out kjoynerbooks.com.

About the Editor and Art Director

Monica Violet Joy is an acclaimed creative, renowned for developing and producing the beloved hit, CoComelon. She’s created series for athletes like Tony Hawk, and for revered toy companies such as Magna-Tiles as well as Build-A-Bear Workshop. She was a Consulting Producer on Netflix’s Go Dog Go!, a writer on Bubbles and Friends, and for Future Chicken. Monica has also worked as a writer, in development and production on: Blue’s Clues, Bubble Guppies, Kamp Koral, SpongeBob, Team Umizoomi, Wallykazam, Nimona, Ferdinand, Spies in Disguise, Ice Age V, and The Peanuts Movie. Her work has received Academy Awards, Annie Awards and Women of Inspiration Awards. Monica holds a Bachelor in Film Studies and Art History from the University of East Anglia, and a Master in History from the University of Birmingham. 

About the Illustrator

Asha Butler is an acclaimed artist from Atlanta, Georgia. Asha holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Animation from Kennesaw State University. She is an accomplished children’s book illustrator and animator. Inspired by her travels and playful moments with her beloved Shiba Inu, Kimi, Asha brings lively imaginative characters and worlds to life in her art.

Thanks for following along with us on K. Joyner’s I Don’t Think So! awareness tour!