Knight, Michelle M.: - Louisiana native, currently residing in Virginia. Author Michelle Knight is an Army Veteran, wife to a retired Marine, proud mother of three, and grandmother to one. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. Dedicating over 20 years working within the healthcare field, Author Knight believes the biggest degree one can have is life experience. Everyone's life is different, although life can deal a deck of cards full of jokers. Through trials and tribulations, Author Knight developed a passion to teach through writing, as well as creating multicultural messages within literacy. Hence her motto, "Reading Reality Is Essential, Assisting our children through today, for a better tomorrow." Creating "Black Moms Reality Bookcase" allows Author Knight to continue to fulfill her purpose and mission by providing reading material with life lessons. Thin books carry powerful messages as well. Diverse reads, with bold bright illustrations and strong affirmations allows your child to love being uniquely, perfectly, imperfectly designed.