Kiana Sosa
Children's Book Author
Ellie and Lou Book Series
Hello, my name is Kiana, elementary school student, and nature lover. I believe in a kind & friendly world for people and wildlife.
My hope is to spread messages of collaboration, friendship, perseverance, and care for the environment through stories of kindness, teamwork and the power of community.
My books explore how any act, big or small, can make a difference, help a friend, even change the world.
I am very grateful for your support and encouragement!
Buy NowMeet the Characters
Ellie
She is confident, protective, helpful but also stubborn. She loves squirting herself and Lou with water, using her trunk like a shower. She loves to eat bananas.
Lou
She is friendly, shy, smart, persuasive, and impatient. She loves to play and splash in water. Jackfruit is her favourite.
Sam
He is calm, sensitive, kind, loyal, too strict, and serious sometimes. He loves to explore and sing when nobody is listening. His favourite food is wild celery.
Pete
He is bold, outgoing, imaginative, and a bit of a show-off at times. He loves anything salty.
Zoe
She is confident and brave. She likes to play hide-and-seek. She can sometimes be a little in-your-face.
Opal
She is very curious and sensitive, loves evening snacks and having alone time, and doesn’t like loud noises. Her favourite meal is fruit salad.
What Others are Saying
Elle and Lou is a beautiful story that teaches children about diversity, teamwork, and friendship. It is beautifully illustrated with lots of colours and details. The author, Kiana Sosa, did an amazing job describing the characters and their emotions. Definitely one of our favorite children’s books.
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I am so impressed with this book! The writing is great and it explains clearly how to be a kind and caring friend with great examples. The illustrations are beautiful as well. A very well-executed book. I love the author’s note at the end! I can’t wait to read more books from this promising young writer.
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About the Author
Kiana Sosa
Children’s Book Author
Kiana loves creating stories! Publishing a book was her dream, and with Ellie and Lou – The Meaning of Friendship, it became a reality. Her love for animals and her strong desire to share that love with other children inspired her books. She also hopes to inspire other kids, not only to read and write but also to overcome challenges, be persistent, take initiative, and pursue their dreams.
Born in Canada to Dominican parents, Kiana likes the beach and the mountains. She enjoys reading, movies, petting zoos, and spending time with family and friends. She lives with her family in Burnaby, BC, Canada.
Kiana is 11 years old.
Free Printables for Parents & Teachers
Research confirms the value of reading aloud to children of all ages; it also shows that children benefit from being read several times throughout the week. Download free printable lessons that can be used at home or in the classrooms for interactive read-aloud sessions. Also free printable activity booklet, colouring pages & more.
Ellia and Lou – The Meaning of Friendship is a great read-aloud. Foster a positive classroom community and encourage students to do small acts of kindness for their classmates. It is also a great story to read when discussing the importance of empathy, cooperation, friendship and other important topics. A book with a meaningful message and beautiful illustrations that inspire young aspiring writers.
Ellie and Lou – Gardeners of the Jungle is a great read-aloud to bring messages of friendship, collaboration, perseverance and resilience to your home or classroom – all while enjoying an uplifting story with an environmental message. Gardeners of the Jungle is an empowering picture book that shows children what is possible when cooperation, teamwork and collaboration meet determined creative minds.
If you’re a parent, teacher, educator, librarian, or literacy coach download the Free Interactive Read-Aloud lessons & Free Activities Book. Vocabulary comprehension, guiding questions, social-emotional learning, story map & more.
