PRESS RELEASE: The Kids Coach Prepares To PublishTheEssential Read For Parents & Educators - April 2016

Thursday 20^thJanuary 2016, Kent, United Kingdom: Literally PR Ltd has beenretained to support the release of ‘Being Me (And Loving It)' by The Kids Coach, Naomi Richards, and author Julia Hague. Set to be the essential educational read and parenting guide of 2016, ‘Being Me (And Loving It)' gives caregivers the tools they need to inspire strong self-esteem and self-confidence in children aged between five and 11. Designed with parents and educators in mind, each of the 29 stories addresses a different child-related issue. The book provides much needed guidance on how to introduce difficult topics to primary years children, to open discussions, encourage them to think of solutions and build their confidence; from bullying to social media, friendships to puberty. There are learning outcomes and a range of activities to reinforce the messages within the stories.

Published by Jessica King Publishers on April 21 2016, Naomi Richards and Julia Hague will be available for interview, editorial commissions and comment in the run-up to publication. Extracts can be arranged. Advance review copies can be requested (PDF ARCs by the end of January and paperbacks within the next eight weeks):helenlewis@literallypr.com.

Naomi Richards, the UK's first lifecoachfor children and author of ‘The Parent's Toolkit' (Random House, 2012) explains why this landmark new book is imperative in 2016:"The issues covered are so relevant today and what we have attempted to do is to get children to identify with the stories and anecdotes and think - ‘that child is like me and they managed to solve the problem I have'. They need to know they're not alone and that situations can change for the better. All the stories, which are short and highly topical are easy to read and understand and are light with a serious undertone. They are aimed to get children to think about problem solving."

Co-authorJulia Hague, who was bullied as a child at school and then college, adds:"If I can help just one child to feel different or to cope, or to stop bullying others themselves, then my job is done."

Created for education...

‘Being Me (And Loving It)' is designed as a dynamic, multifaceted resource to be used with groups of children in PSHE lessons, in one-to-one settings or at home. This book is a useful and powerful resource for parents, teachers, school counsellors, therapists and youth workers.

About the authors

Naomi Richardsis known as The Kids Coach, the first life coach for children in the UK specialising in self-esteem and confidence building. Naomi is also the author of ‘The Parent's Toolkit' published by Random House in 2012 and was recognised as a "Remarkable Woman" in an initiative backed by Nokia. Naomi has been coaching children in her private practice in London since 2004. She works extensively across the UK, coaches internationally, runs unique workshops for children in schools, writes about the world of children and parenting in the press, has her own product range to empower children and families and gives motivational talks at myriad events. Naomi lives in London with her two pre-teen children.

Julia Hagueis a lifelong writer with 16 years experience of working in a private girls' school in London, before relocating to Cornwall in 2014 to concentrate on her writing. After being teased and bullied at school and later at college Julia knows what it's like to battle against low self-esteem. She believes this book is a huge step towards giving children a toolbox to support themselves. Julia lives in Cornwall and has one daughter and a two-year-old granddaughter.

Notes to editors

A press pack containing images, syndicated interview and more information can be requested from Literally PR atinfo@literallypr.com. To arrange an interview, comment or to discuss editorial commissions please emailhelenlewis@literallypr.com.