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I’m Not Fat Because I Wanna Be is a story was about a young girl that was very upset about her weight and how she was treated at school.  She had gone to many doctors to help her understand why she had so much weight on her. The doctors said she was fine but she did have a stomach issue that could be fixed with medicine.

One day her and her mom were watching tv.  She remembered how one of the doctors called her fat to her mom and how she didn’t like being called fat. But like my mom, her mom told her that “no matter how people look honey, they all have something about them that makes them feel special”.

I liked this book because she shares with everyone what she went through. In a way, the book hurt to read when others were calling her fat and making fun of her.

I know what that girl felt like. I’ve been to many doctors to find out why I was bigger than the other kids. I saw an my normal doctor, an Endocrinologist, and even a kids Diabetes doctor. I play sports and I’ve been to several kid exercise & nutrition programs. I was embarrassed every time I had to get on the scale but I knew they all just wanted to help. I’m still dealing with the issues but I am assured by my parents and family that I am still beautiful and have much to give.

I want all the girls who think they are fat to read this book that are around my age (I am almost 12). We are all beautiful no matter our size or what other people say.

Thank you to World of Ink Tours and LaNiyah Bailey for sending me a copy of the book to review AND for letting me give away a copy to one of our readers here at BookSnatchers. This giveaway will run now through the end of August.

Dear Readers – just let me know what you think in the comment area for a chance to get a copy!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR…LaNiyah Bailey is a 6 year-old kindergartner from Chicago. In such a short period of time this 6 year old, has been through a lot.

Born October 9, 2004 she came into the world “smiling” at 6 lbs 9oz. At that time LaNiyah’s parents knew she was “special.” LaNiyah has a cool and true story to tell about how she now deals with kids taunting and teasing her because she’s “different.”

LaNiyah had to learn that everyone is not your friend and that the old saying: sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt me, was not true. She learned that words can hurt a lot more than sticks and stones.

But with the love and support of her family, she has over come many obstacles, which is why she wanted to share her story and let the world know, that there are other reasons some people are not “normal” and we should look at a persons heart and intentions, versus what they look like on the outside.

Visit the author’s website: www.NotFatBecauseIWannaBe.com

~World of Ink Tour Schedule for LaNiyah Bailey~

August 1^{st -} MomnBaby Network – Author Spotlight

August 2^{nd -} The Writing Mama – Author/Book Spotlight

August 3^{rd -} Roth’s Inspiring Books & Products – Book Review

August 4^{th -} Rambling of a Coffee Addicted Writer—Author Spotlight 

August 5^{th -} Families Matter Blog—Interview

August 6^{th -} American Chronicle—Author Spotlight

August 7^{th -} Writing to the Hearts of Children—Book Review

August 8^{th -} The Crypto-Capers Review—Book Review | Strands of Thought – Interview

August 9^{th -} World of Ink Network – Book Spotlight

August 10^{th -} BlogCritics – Book Review

August 11^{th -} Rambling of a Coffee Addicted Writer—Book Review | Home School Blogger – Book Review

August 12^{th -} Families Matter Blog—Book Review | Health, Beauty, Children and Family – Book Review & Giveaway 

August 13^{th -} Literal Exposure – Book Review & Giveaway

August 14^{th -} Roth’s Inspiring Books & Products – Interview

August 15^{th -} The Maggie Project – Guest Post: Back Story of I’m Not Fat Because I Wanna Be | BiblioReads.com – Book Review

August 16^{th -} Stories for Children Magazine FG Interview

August 17^{th -} BlogCritics: Mom Prefers—Author Spotlight

August 18^{th -} Inspired by Savannah – Book Review

August 19^{th -} The Writing Mama – Interview

August 21^{st -} Children’s and Teen Book Connection – Guest Post: Why LaNiyah Wrote her book & Review

August 22^{nd -} Mymcbooks Blog – Interview & Giveaway

August 24^{th -} The Book Faery Reviews – Author Spotlight | Book Snatchers – Book Review

August 25^{th -} Writers On The Move – Guest Post: What it is like Writing a Book as a Youth Author

August 28^{th -} Utah Children’s Writer Blog – Guest Post: Why is it Important to Write? 

August 29^{th -} BTR’s World of Ink Network: Stories for Children show.

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