Media & press

Press kit

Everything journalists, podcasters, bloggers and event organizers need in one place. For interviews, review copies, press materials or high-resolution assets, get in touch.

Short bio

Keely Marie is a children’s author, psychology student, songwriter, entrepreneur and autism advocate with a lifelong passion for storytelling. She is the creator of the Rainbow Series, inspired by real childhood experiences and written to help children explore emotions, food and everyday life through color, curiosity and meaningful conversation.

The series in one line

The Rainbow Series is a collection of children’s picture books that uses color and storytelling to explore emotions, food and everyday childhood experiences. Written to include children of all walks of life, the series creates space for every child to connect in their own way.

Book facts

If My Feelings Were the Colors of Rainbow

Book
One of the Rainbow Series
Genre
Children’s picture book / Social-emotional learning
Formats
Paperback, eBook
Ages
3-8
Publisher
Independently published
Buy
Amazon

If Our Foods Were the Colors of Rainbow

Book
Two of the Rainbow Series
Genre
Children’s picture book / Food & nutrition
Formats
Paperback, eBook
Ages
3-8
Publisher
Independently published
Buy
Amazon

Interview topics

Available to discuss

  • Giving children language to understand and express emotions
  • Creating positive, pressure-free experiences around food and trying new things
  • Storytelling as a tool for parents, educators and professionals
  • Writing, illustrating and independently publishing children’s books
  • Creating inclusive children’s literature that allows children of all walks of life to connect

Keely Marie is available for interviews, features, podcasts, print and digital media, and speaking opportunities.

A note on framing. The Rainbow Series was inspired in part by the author’s own family and her advocacy within the autism community, but the books were intentionally written to include children of all walks of life. Coverage should not present the series as exclusively for autistic or neurodivergent children. The series encourages curiosity, patience and positive exploration without forcing, bribing or shaming children through emotional or food-related experiences.

Appearances

Events and readings

  • School & classroom read-aloudsRead-alouds shared with multiple age groups, from preschool through elementary classrooms.
  • Autism acceptance events & community meet and greetsIncluding appearances such as the Cocoa Classics All Women’s Fishing Rodeo in Cocodrie, Louisiana.
  • Book signings & community eventsMeeting readers and families at signings and community gatherings.
  • Interactive readingsOpportunities to engage with children and families through read-alouds and conversation.

To invite Keely to an event, see school visits & speaking. Photos from past events are in the event gallery.

Assets

Covers and photography

High-resolution cover files, author photography and interior sample spreads are available on request.