Joy Harris-Bird is an author, creative writer, and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of Bright Light Publishing and co-owner/editor-in-chief of Token Magazine. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Southeast Missouri State University. She is also the creator of an independent blog where she uses her life stories to inspire others. Her books include Zoey The Great and Different Like Me. She also has an affirmation journal for children titled, It’s Ok To Be Different. She recently released, “Dear Young Me,” a journal and devotional focused on inner child healing.   Mrs. Harris-Bird is a firm believer in kindness and treating everyone with dignity and respect. She understands that everyone was created for a purpose and has a story.