About the Author
Marrielle Monte is an award-winning children's book author, speaker, mindfulness coach, and children's empowerment advocate dedicated to helping young minds develop the confidence and emotional skills they need to thrive.
As the creator of Magic Thinking for Kids and the Magic Thinking Affirmations Coloring Book, Marrielle's mission is simple: to help children understand the power of their thoughts and develop the self-belief needed to navigate life's challenges.
Through her books, workshops, and educational programs, she provides practical tools that support positive thinking and emotional awareness in ways children can understand and enjoy.
The Spark Behind
Magic Thinking for Kids
Marrielle's passion for spreading emotional well-being and happiness began while teaching hundreds of elementary school children a happy dance on the International Day of Happiness.
After spending years leading these events, she noticed something remarkable. The children weren't just enjoying the dancing; they were responding enthusiastically to the affirmations they were shouting out together.
Speaking to themselves in a positive way. One boy even remarked, “This is the best day of my life!”
The energy and confidence she witnessed inspired a bigger idea: what if children could learn positive thinking and social-emotional skills in a way that felt fun, engaging, and memorable? That question became the foundation for Magic Thinking for Kids.
Created to help children become more aware of their thoughts and emotions, this empowering children's book introduces positive affirmations and mindset-building skills that can support self-belief and resilience from an early age.
Meet Marrielle Monte
Marrielle holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and Dance from the University of the Arts and earned certifications in Mindfulness and Happiness Coaching through the Berkeley Well-Being Institute and Happiitude.
Her professional career has taken her from Broadway stages to international tours as a dancer, singer, and actor. She has worked with acclaimed musical artists including Madonna, David Gray, and The Divinyls, performed stand-up comedy at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, and appeared in many feature films, including Unfollower, Christmas Cards, and White Sycamore.
Today, Marrielle combines her background in performance and mindfulness to create empowering experiences that help children build confidence and emotional awareness.
She currently lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband, son, and Boxer named Kali. When she's not writing, speaking, or working with children and families, she enjoys baking treats for friends, volunteering in her community, and spending time on the beaches of Hawaii.
Media & Speaking
Marrielle is available for:
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School visits
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Library events
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Conferences
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Parent education events
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Podcast interviews
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Speaking engagements
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Children's empowerment workshops
When speaking to students, educators, counselors, or parents, her goal is always the same: to provide practical tools that help children develop confidence and emotional well-being through the same positive-thinking principles featured in her empowering children's books.