Meet Florenza

Florenza Lee believes every person has a story worth telling-and that every story has the power to inspire meaningful change.

An award-winning, bestselling author, publisher, speaker, narrative coach, and podcast host, Florenza helps people discover, preserve, and share the stories that matter most. From unforgettable children's adventures and emotionally rich fiction to author interviews and personalized coaching, her work is grounded in the belief that stories can inspire, heal, and transform lives.

As founder of Words to Ponder Publishing Company, LLC, Florenza guides authors from manuscript to marketplace while championing excellence in independent publishing. She also founded A Place to Ponder, Inc., a mobile library and literacy initiative expanding access to books and learning, and Clear Choice Coaching Solutions, where individuals and organizations learn to communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Florenza is the creator and host of On the Air with Florenza, a podcast featuring authentic conversations with bestselling and emerging authors as they explore the stories behind the stories. She regularly speaks to students, leads writing workshops, inspires conference audiences, and encourages first-time authors to trust their voices.

Her body of work spans children's literature, middle-grade adventures, women's fiction, journals, and educational resources. Each project invites readers to think deeply, embrace resilience, and recognize the extraordinary possibilities within everyday moments.

Whether she is writing, speaking, championing literacy, or helping someone bring a new idea to life, Florenza remains committed to one purpose: helping people tell stories that make a difference.

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Because the most important story you'll ever write is the one you're living.

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On the Air

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Coaching

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Teaching Children Mindfulness Without Pressure

Helping children develop emotional awareness through curiosity, connection, and choice.

Mindfulness has become a familiar part of parenting and education. It appears in classrooms, conversations with pediatricians, and resources designed to help children feel calmer and more focused. Yet a practice intended to bring peace can sometimes feel like one more expectation for already-busy children.

When Calm Becomes a Requirement

Children are remarkably perceptive. When calm is presented as something they must achieve, they may begin to believe that big emotions are problems to be fixed. This pressure can create anxiety around emotional expression rather than relief from it.

True mindfulness is not about silence, stillness, or perfection. It is about awareness: helping children recognize what they feel without shame and respond with curiosity instead of fear.

A Gentle Approach to Mindfulness

When creating the Calming Your Mind Journal, the goal was invitation rather than instruction. Short moments of reflection, creative prompts, and opportunities to choose allow children to participate in a way that feels natural and supportive.

This approach gives children room to notice their thoughts and feelings at their own pace. It also reminds adults that mindfulness does not need to look the same for every child.

Benefits for Parents, Educators, and Children

For Parents

Gentle mindfulness creates opportunities for meaningful conversations and shared reflection.

For Educators

Mindful activities become a source of support and connection rather than discipline.

For Children

Children gain ownership of their emotional growth and confidence in expressing how they feel.

A Resource Designed to Meet Children Where They Are

The Calming Your Mind Journal was created as a flexible resource for families, educators, and classrooms seeking to nurture emotional awareness without pressure. It can be used independently, as part of a daily routine, or as a starting point for thoughtful conversations.

The goal is not to make children calm all the time. It is to help them feel seen, supported, and capable of understanding their inner world.

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Book Of The Week

Published: October 13, 2026

McGill & Lee: Invasion of the Mutant Plications by Florenza Denise Lee

When an unexpected threat turns multiplication into mayhem, McGill and Lee must rely on quick thinking, teamwork, and a little courage to save the day. Along the way, readers will laugh, solve problems, and discover that even the biggest challenges can be tackled one step at a time.

Packed with action, humor, mystery, and math-infused adventures, McGill & Lee: Invasion of the Mutant Plication is the perfect graphic novel for curious minds, reluctant readers, and anyone who loves a great adventure. Once you meet McGill and Lee, you'll be counting the days until their next mission!

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Author Visits & Speaking Engagements

Every audience has a story.

Florenza Lee helps audiences discover the stories within themselves-and gives them the tools to write their next chapter.

Whether speaking to elementary students, aspiring writers, educators, libraries, community organizations, or conference audiences, Florenza creates interactive experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Each presentation is thoughtfully customized to meet the needs of your audience and designed to educate, entertain, and leave participants talking long after the session ends.