Press Coverage
Lotus Kay featured as cover story of living kingston
January 2024 edition spotlights Lotus Kay as “a young, creative force'.”
Author, singer, actress, Lotus Kay is a prolific artist in varied fields --- an accomplishment for anyone, let alone a 22-year-old. Born in Manhattan, Lotus and her family moved to Woodstock when she was 6 months old, just two months after 9/11. "I love that the area is known as a place for artists and music, as well as standing for peace and spirituality;' she said. "I love living in a place where the seasons change so beautifully --- the Catskills is one of the most beautiful places to be:' Lotus elaborated, reflecting her reverence for the natural world, "I love apple and pumpkin picking, being in the snow, having fires and s'mores, spring flowers, water holes and waterfalls. When I come here, I know I'm home." …
Lotus Kay Discusses Her Picture Book, Friends Lift Us Up (The Children’s Book Review)
Award-winning youth writer Lotus Kay has put her latest efforts into writing a book for children that encourages them to lift each other up. Here we share our conversation perfectly timed ahead of National Bullying Prevention Month.
Author Interview: Kidlio Mag - Meet Our Fabulous Author Lotus Kay
Q: First tell us something about yourself?
I’m a 21-year-old, writer, musician, activist, and author of a children’s book series that I started at 16.
Q: How and when did your journey start as a writer?
I always was a writer. And so were my parents and some of my other family members, so it comes naturally.
Q: When did you write your first story? Is it published or not?
When I was 7 I started writing short stories in my room. I would read them to my family and that’s when I said I wanted to be an author someday – but not any author, specifically a children’s book author.
STORY MONSTERS INTERVIEW: “LOTUS KAY Shows Young Readers That Friends Really Can Lift You Up”
At the age of 21, Lotus Kay is establishing herself as a successful writer, singer, and songwriter. Each of those talents could lead to separate careers, but Kay is giving voice to each.
“I tend to work on whatever I am feeling inspired to work on that day, unless I have a deadline I need to meet,” she said. “I am always writing something, whether it is on a song, a book, or ideas for an article or video or just adding quotes or ideas in my notes. Writing is my natural way of processing my experiences, so it is like breathing to me. It’s something I can’t not do!"
friends lift you up selected as a Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Recipient, featured in blog interview!
Friends Lift You Up is proud to be a selected as a Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Recipient, named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services by the Mom’s Choice Awards! LEARN MORE HERE.
Lotus was also interviewed for the Mom’s Choice Blog, part of their interview series “where we chat with the inventors, designers, publishers, and others behind some of our favorite family-friendly products.” READ THE INTERVIEW.
Hudson Valley One - “A new spin on Thanksgiving, from a young Woodstock children’s book author”
The day of giving thanks and post-harvest feasting before the long, dark winter, is almost upon us. Thanksgiving has evolved from a colonial myth into an American institution that centers around food, festivity, family and fowl. It’s Rockwellian representations often include that huge turkey on a platter, its buttery skin glistening from oven-baked heat, cranberry sauce and butternut squash topped off with pumpkin or pecan pie.
The meta-narrative of Thanksgiving and “peace-offerings” between Indigenous People and European settlers is slowing but surely being disrupted and allowing for a plethora of new voices, new ways of celebrating to enter onto the buffet table.
One of these strands has been woven beautifully by the 20-year-old writer, author, environmentalist, Lotus Kay of Woodstock, who recently read from her children’s book, “A Thanksgiving for the Turkeys,” at the Catskill Animal Sanctuary, for a live story hour where she was flanked by rescued turkeys on either side of her perch by the barn.
PODCAST INTERVIEW: MIKEYPOD episode 347, INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL HARREN
MikeyPod 347 / Author Lotus Kay
Author and musician Lotus Kay returns to the podcast to talk about her new book, Friends Lift You Up, and the original music she has been releasing since her last visit on the podcast. She is such a magnificent example of the way that younger folks are truly leading us all into a more compassionate and just world. Lotus Kay is a singer songwriter and children’s book author who has been published in magazines such as Kindness Magazine, Thrive Global, New Leaves, Light of Consciousness, and Voya: Voice of Youth Advocates and more. She is the author of the children’s books More Beautiful Than Heaven, Billie the Octopus, A Thanksgiving for the Turkeys and Jenny the Chimpanzee, and Friends Lift You Up, all in collaboration with Bears for Cares to educate kids on the importance and beauty of nature, and motivate them to help protect the Earth, and create a kinder, more compassionate world. LISTEN HERE.
World Oceans Day features an announcement about Billie the Octopus
With World Oceans Day coming Wednesday, June 8 (2022), the children’s book Billie the Octopus (Eifrig Publishing) invites young ones to explore the wonders of the oceans, become aware of the threats to it, and how they can help make a difference in a watery world that covers 97% of the earth’s livable habitat.
Billie the Octopus is told in charming rhyme and colorful graphics that show a world beneath the sea that is in danger from humans. Filled with Plastic Facts: did you know that “8 million tons of plastic enters our oceans from the land each year?” and suggestions “instead of using plastic water bottles get a reusable one, don’t use plastic straws,” and many others, even the earliest readers will find these facts and recommendations fascinating and concerning. READ MORE.
Catskill Animal Sanctuary - Virtual Sanctuary | Story Time For The Turkeys
PETA Kids: Author Lotus Kay Reads Her Book A Thanksgiving for the Turkeys Aloud
The Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots Program Awards Bears for Cares as Their ‘Project of the Month’!
Roots & Shoots, a youth service program and initiative of the Jane Goodall Institute, awarded their Project of the Month for July to Bears for Cares. In making the announcement, Adrienne Bermingham, Roots & Shoots USA National Program Director said, “This award goes to Bears for Cares for making a difference for people, other animals and the environment we share with your world-changing project!” Bears for Cares was also featured in the Jane Goodall Institute's “Good for All News” blog on the Roots & Shoots website, along with being promoted through the nonprofit’s social media outlets, with a particular focus on “Jenny the Chimpanzee” in conjunction with World Chimpanzee Day, July 14, 2021.
BEARS FOR CARES AND Q&A WITH LOTUS FEATURED IN SAVING EARTH MAGAZINE
Thanks to Saving Earth Magazine for featuring our book "Jenny the Chimpanzee," Bears for Cares and this interview with author Lotus Kay in their special Kids edition!
Jenny the Chimpanzee selected as a Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Recipient!
Jenny the Chimpanzee is proud to be a selected as a Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Recipient, named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services by the Mom’s Choice Awards! They featured both the Jenny the Chimpanzee book and companion Jenny toy in this month's award winners. Buy the book and toy here!
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: jenny the chimpanzee by Lotus Kay
Informative, entertaining, and impressively original, "Jenny the Chimpanzee” is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections.
Read the full book review here.
JENNY THE CHIMPANZEE REVIEWED IN READERS' FAVORITE
Reviewed by Tammy Ruggles for Readers' Favorite
Jenny the Chimpanzee by Lotus Kay is a wonderfully engaging children's book about Jenny, a chimpanzee who helps young audiences learn about evolution and history. Jenny is the one explaining things, and will immediately bring young readers into the story. But there is more than text. The narrative rhymes make it fun to read and easy for children to learn. There are also important, inspiring quotes by the famous environmentalist and chimpanzee expert, Dr. Jane Goodall. There is plenty for children to be excited about in the story, and parents will like it too--the message of how humans and wildlife are connected on earth and that, human or chimp, caring for one another is of utmost importance.
The author offers an irresistible combination of rhyme, story, message, and illustrations by Chey Diehl. This book is actually the most recent in the Bears for Cares series of books, a campaign launched by Kay and her sister Jazmin as a Jane Goodall-based project for Endangered Species Day. The campaign hopes to bring attention to wildlife and our planet through education and books like Jenny the Chimpanzee. But perhaps more than that, the book hopes to show even young readers that they can play a part in making the world a better place for every living creature. The message seems to be that caring is the first step to making improvements. The message is relevant, the illustrations are charming, and it's great to find Jane Goodall featured prominently. Jenny the Chimpanzee by Lotus Kay is a lovely story about interconnectedness and caring, and would be a terrific addition to any book club or children's library.
INTERVIEW: PROFILE OF LOTUS KAY IN THE VEGAN, THE VEGAN SOCIETY MAGAZINE
JENNY THE CHIMPANZEE FEATURED FOR EARTH DAY BY L.A. PARENT MAGAZINE
"Jenny the Chimpanzee" was featured in L.A. Parent Magazine in their Earth Day round up! READ HERE.
“Jenny the Chimpanzee” – This new children’s book by 19-year old Lotus Kay and illustrated by Chey Diehl is part of the “Bears for Cares” book series, which was founded by sisters Kay and Jazmin as part of Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots youth service program. “Jenny the Chimpanzee” tells the history and origins of human evolution through a chimpanzee named Jenny. Written by 19-year old Lotus Kay, endangered species and environment advocate the book aims to educate children about the state of wildlife and our earth and to inspire them to make a difference in the world. Recommended for ages 4 – 9.
PODCAST INTERVIEW: MIKEYPOD, INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL HARREN
MikeyPod 315 / Author Lotus Kay
Lotus Kay is a teen writer who has been published in Thrive Global, Vegan Health & Fitness Magazine, New Leaves, Light of Consciousness, and Voya: Voice of Youth Advocates. She is a recipient of a grant from Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots program for her work creating an educational campaign called Bears for Cares to educate youth about endangered species and wildlife. We talked about her work, what inspired her to start speaking up for animals, and how you are never too young (or too old) to start pursuing your creative dreams! LISTEN HERE.
JENNY THE CHIMPANZEE FEATURE: HIGHLIGHTS ALONG THE WAY
Jenny the Chimpanzee was featured by Highlights Along the Way!
LOTUS READS A THANKSGIVING FOR THE TURKEYS AT LUVIN ARMS SANCTUARY LIVE EVENT
books feature and review in Kindness Magazine Spring 2020 issue
More Beautiful than Heaven reviewed in Light of Consciousness Magazine
Podcast Interview: GirlBrave Podcast with Jen Landis, founder of Pincurl Girls
Children's Book Author, Lotus, Educates Youth on Protecting Our Environment
“In this episode, I chatted with Lotus, 19-year-old children's book author who created an educational campaign for kids called Bears for Cares to educate youth about endangered species and wildlife to motivate them to help protect the Earth, so here we go!”
Listen on Spotify here and find the interview on Pincurl Girls here.
Podcast Interview: Earth Wisdom Circles with Elaine Grohman (Empower Radio)
Lotus Kay - A Youthful Voice of Wisdom
Lotus Kay is not your typical teenager. On the contrary, Lotus is widely published, is an accomplished author, poet and activist, whose intuitive nature helps her to guide others toward embracing thoughtful and meaningful dialogue. Listen here.
BILLIE THE OCTOPUS FEATURED BY MISSION BLUE: SYLVIA EARLE ALLIANCE
“🌊 Need some reading material for this weekend? Bears for Cares 'Billie the Octopus' is inspired by Mission Blue and Sylvia A. Earle.”
JENNY THE CHIMPANZEE FEATURED IN THE CHRONOGRAM!
Lotus' new book Jenny the Chimpanzee and the Bears for Cares book series is featured here in the December issue of Chronogram Magazine!
BEARS FOR CARES FEATURED IN:
CO-FOUNDER LOTUS KAY FEATURED ON PETA'S YOUTH ACTIVIST PAGE!
Bears for Cares co-founder Lotus Kay is featured on PETA’s list of youth activists! She is featured alongside other inspiring young people working to "educate and empower a generation of young citizens to be empathetic, globally conscious, and responsible." Read here!
A THANKSGIVING FOR THE TURKEYS FEATURED BY PETA AND PETA KIDS
Featured at PETA Must-Read Compassionate Books
"Meet Milo, a turkey who is initially excited about Thanksgiving but then learns that the holiday isn’t one to celebrate if you’re one of his kind. Students will discover how humans can make their feast animal-friendly. Buy it!"
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW: More Beautiful than Heaven by Lotus Kay
"It is amazing to step back and look at our world. The magnificent beasts, astounding creatures of every size. We turn each page with smiles and wonders, only then to discover our dangerous blunders. If we're not careful, our beautiful paradise may be lost. Truly an eye-opener to what wonders we have that often slip our attention. So often, we don't know what we have until it's gone." (Ages 3-10)
Read book review here.
Bears for Cares featured in the American Vegan Society Magazine.
BOOKS FEATURE AND PROFILE OF LOTUS KAY IN VEGAN LIFE MAGAZINE
writings by author Lotus Kay in Thrive Global
You can find writings by Lotus Kay at Thrive Global at her author page here.
