About the Author


Nicole G. Ellis is the author of The Princess Without a Crown and an advocate for empowering children. As a professional hairstylist and makeup artist, she realized the potentially harmful messages that were being marketed, particularly to young girls. She began writing books with different messages - ones that uplift, build confidence, reflect kindness, and impart a sense of belonging.

She is the creator of Be Bright Kids, partnering with early educators and music teachers, devoted to helping readers, writers, and spellers. Brighten is dedicated to improving literacy, encourage children to be their brightest selves, and spark a love of reading and learning. 

Of all of the places she has lived from the Rocky Mountains to the coast of Europe, her favorite place in the world is with her husband and two daughters in Northern Utah.