Shortly after I woke up this morning, I found myself in front of the full-length mirror. Am I pretty? That was the internal question I asked myself. It wasn't a very fair question, considering I had bed-head, was dressed in pajamas, and had on no makeup. Suddenly, I was knee-deep in comparison, and I hadn't even had my quiet time or breakfast smoothie yet. This was a complete breach of protocol by my inner voice.
Author & Speaker
Connecting you with joy, hope, and the wonder of childhood
Wholesome stories and singable rhymes that remind us all of the simple joys found in faith, family, and imagination.
MeetMechelle
I’m Mechelle Foster, author, speaker, and lifelong lover of children’s stories. Through poetry and faith-filled storytelling, I help children discover the joy of reading and the beauty of God’s truth. With decades of experience teaching, ministering, and writing, my heart is to share hope, laughter, and light with every audience I meet.
Read MoreMechelle's Latest Books
Jelly for Breakfast
Sweet, singable rhymes that make learning fun and remind children of the everyday blessings around them.
Pages of Sunbeams
Uplifting poems filled with joy, faith, and laughter, perfect for classroom story time or bedtime reading.
Bring Poetry and Joyto Your Classroom, Church, or Podcast
Invite Mechelle to share stories and rhymes that inspire imagination, laughter, and faith. Whether reading to a preschool class or speaking at a women’s event, each visit is filled with warmth, humor, and heart.
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What Readers and Educators Are Saying
"Mechelle Foster is uniquely qualified to write children's books, and Jelly For Breakfast is the perfect example as to why. After decades of ministering to children up close and personal, Foster knows what makes them tick, and how to create poems and singable rhymes that they will enjoy for decades..."
Dr. Deanna Shrodes
Ordained Minister, Author, and Speaker
"I highly recommend Mechelle Foster, spirit-filled and truly
amazing writer whose words inspire, uplift, and transform hearts."
amazing writer whose words inspire, uplift, and transform hearts."
Stephanie Herrera
Pre-school Director, Roseland Christian Preschool, Sebastian, FL
“After decades of ministering to children, Mechelle knows how to connect with them, and it shows in every rhyme.”
Denise Macdonald
Principal, Glendale Christian School, Vero Beach, FL
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Read Mechelle's Latest Posts
Waiting Joyfully
Waiting joyfully is a constant challenge because waiting is a part of life. I was definitely not waiting joyfully a couple of nights ago. I had fallen asleep with a scowl on my face and a churning in the pit of my stomach.
Shift Your Mindset and Renew Your Joy
"It's not the passing of time that makes you old, it's what you let get to you." Mechelle foster Yes, I am quoting myself! Not long ago, these words were a revelation to me about my own life, and I believe they are also true for your life. Allow me to elaborate.. It's not the […]
The Season of Change
I was born in the mountains— I spent my childhood there. When I return to them, I am happy and sad, because the mountains are only mine to borrow. They are not mine to keep. Emotions float to the top of my soul like marshmallows in cocoa— warm, bittersweet emotions. I want to stay in […]
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