Leia Barrett is a former nonprofit leader turned children's book author. Beginning her career as an education director for a symphony orchestra, Leia re-ignited a love of telling stories while developing musical programs for families. She published her first book in the midst of COVID while serving as an Executive Director for the Friends of Chamber Music, a performing arts presenter in Kansas City. After navigating her organization through the pandemic, Leia pursued her dream of building her own business, Stories by Leia.

Her new series, beginning with The Odd Dog, will be part of her mission to educate, advocate, and fundraise for shelters and rescues throughout the country.

Join host Dori DeCarlo on our Children’s Authors Alley and connect with Leia at StoriesByLeia.com and on Instagram and Facebook. When you buy The Odd Dog from Leia’s site, you will receive an autographed copy, and shelters will receive a donation, too!

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