RI writer encourages the power of imagination to confront fear

September 1, 2020/RINewsToday

Jade Braves the Dark

Valdene Mark is a Rhode Island based Vincentian writer, and the founder of Sugar Apple Books. Her first book, Jade Braves the Dark, follows main character, Jade, as she learns to use her imagination to conquer her nighttime fears.

Valdene’s stories, inspired by her childhood in the Caribbean, encourage children to use the power of imagination to navigate their feelings. Valdene now lives in Providence, Rhode Island, with her husband and two children.

Sugar Apple Books creates diverse children’s books aimed at early readers. Valdene Mark writes her rhyming stories with a focus on promoting imagination, encouraging resilience, and teaching children how to navigate feelings and emotions. Valdene hopes to spread joy and share a love of quality books with young readers all around the world. Sugar Apple Books creates diverse books for early readers.

Bedtime is here, but Jade is much too scared to fall asleep–who knows what could be hiding in the dark? Luckily, Jade is very brave. Join Jade as she learns how to overcome her biggest fear and discovers that the dark isn’t so frightening after all.