HOUSTON Meet the Houstonian who has written 5 books since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemicLiving in a COVID world has probably affected every single person in one way or another. Well theres one Houstonian who has put her best foot forward during this entire pandemic. Award-winning creative writer, author and mother of 4, Nkem Denchukwu has written 12 books since 2012 and 5 just since the pandemic began. GET "2 KNOW NKEM DENCHUKWUAuthor Nkem DenChukwu (Author Nkem DenChukwu)In the last eight years, Nkem has written eleven books that speak to all ages in many ways. Since 2012, as a filmmaker, she has produced eleven independent films, and as an author, she has written 12 books, and coaches aspiring writers in any way she can.

(CNN) Children love to see images of themselves in the books that are read to them and in the books they read. "Marvelous Me" by Lisa Marie Bullard: A young black boy looks in the mirror and sees himself in all his splendor staring back. by Karen Beaumont: A child of color lists all of the wonderful things she likes about herself in this board book. Black characters and self-esteemThese titles normalize black children in all environments, including STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). In "I Am So Brave," we get to know a little black boy who conquers the playground, petting a dog and more.