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Charlotte and little brother, James, take an exciting trip to Ireland with their cousins. One day James discovers a small wooden door at the base of a tree with the word, B-E-L-I-E-V-E, written across it, sparking a magical forest adventure with a new fairy friend, Ayla.
English and Spanish translations available.
Meet Ann
From an early age, storytelling was a part of my life, inspired by lively family gatherings and my love for reading and writing. Growing up, I found joy in capturing the beauty of my surroundings through poetry and essays, which earned recognition in high school.
This passion for storytelling evolved into co-producing two acclaimed documentaries. A PBS film about Frederick Davis earned a MidSouth Regional Emmy, and aired nationally through PBS Plus. A freelance documentary about the Be Like Brit Foundation’s orphanage in Haiti aired on ABC affiliates in Boston and South Florida.
Now, I’ve brought my love of storytelling to children’s literature. My debut book, Charlotte’s Lost Water Bottle, was followed by Mysterious Light in the Fairy Forest, released on December 10, 2024.
Charlotte's Lost
Water Bottle
Writing has always been my way of preserving the beauty of life’s moments. My childhood was filled with stories inspired by nature and animals, which became central to my creative expression.
A visit to the zoo with my grandchildren brought those memories to life. When Charlotte lost her favorite water bottle, it sparked an idea for a story. Drawing on the personalities of the animals and Aesop’s fable Grief and His Due, I wrote Charlotte’s Lost Water Bottle to help ease her sadness.
The book is a heartwarming tale about resilience, inspired by childhood memories and the magic of storytelling.
Portfolio
From the Streets to the Stage: The Journey of Fredrick Davis
"From the Streets to the Stage: The Journey of Fredrick Davis" is the story of a ballet dancer who overcame tremendous odds to achieve his dream of dancing on stages around the world. Through intimate conversations with Fredrick Davis, as well as with the teachers, family, and friends who helped shape his career, the film chronicles Fred's journey from his difficult childhood to today.
"From the Streets to the Stage:
the Journey of Fredrick Davis"
This documentary originated from my connection with Fredrick, an African-American youth who rose from a challenging background to his dream of dancing with the Dance Theater Harlem. Having known him since he was 13, I witnessed his journey into becoming a talented ballet dancer I conceptualized the film, dedicated three years to fundraising for its production, and contributed research material, coordinated interviews, and participated throughout the filming process. My name is credited as Coordinating Producer of this 60-minute film, which premiered in 2015, won a Midsouth Regional Emmy in 2016, and was featured in the PBS Fall Arts Festival that same year It has been broadcast globally and significantly contributed to Fredrick's successful career. In 2021, PBS renewed the rights for an additional two years. The film's core message about the transformative power of the arts continues to resonate. Since retiring from PBS after its premiere in 2015, I have engaged in board development work with various arts nonprofit organizations.
Testimonials
Charlotte's Lost Water Bottle
"Utterly captivating, both the story and the illustrations. And reading the book is only the beginning, opening the door to a world of explorations"
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Nina Brock
