Byline Bio : Kris Manley creates resumes for children. She calls this "Child Power on Paper!" Kris has been bringing out the best of her young clients for over 10 years. Her award-winning book, Resumes for Children - 17 Years Old and Under, is a collection of resumes of children who developed their skills, abilities, gifts, and talents to obtain licenses, certifications and more. Kris believes that a child's resume is a great self-esteem booster, and a wonderful addition to each child's academic report card. Contact Kris at kris@resumesforchildren.com .

Broadcast BIO: Parents talk about their children's activities, but they rarely document them. Kris Manley encourages parents to celebrate their children's activities, awards, accomplishments, and interests with resumes. She's been developing children's resumes for over 10 years. Her book, Resumes for Children – 17 Years Old and Under presents "out of the box" activity ideas that will assist in building a child a strong resume. Welcome Kris. Why would a 9 year-old, 11 year-old, tween, or teen benefit from having a resume?

Full BIO: Donna Kristine Manley, whose friends call "Kris," finds it a joy and a pleasure to uplift children's gifts, talents, accomplishments, awards, and most of all, their self-esteem through what she calls "Child Power on Paper" – Resumes for Children . Kris' book, Resumes for Children – 17 Years Old and Under  was awarded " Best Parenting Book " badge by RadicalParenting.com and is a Mom's Choice Awards Gold Recipient . The Georgia Department of Labor embraced Kris' book and is using it in their career centers. It's in the hands of teachers and students in several Atlanta, GA high schools and middle schools, and is being used at Western Kentucky University's AIMS Program (Activating Interest in Minority Students).

Kris has been featured in print, broadcast and online media across the United States and Canada. Her book has received rave reviews on many mommy blogs and parenting Websites. Kris is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Technology from Southern Polytechnic State University just a hop, skip, and a jump from downtown Atlanta.

An Uncanny Ability to Produce Something from What Appears to be Nothing

Kris enjoys working with her jobless clients who are the most technologically savvy individuals on the planet as well as not yet out of grade school, middle school, or high school. She produces the most wonderful resumes for these clients who "think" they have not accomplished much at their young age. Kris has a knack for drawing out overlooked accomplishments, gifts, talents, and simple pleasures that deserve recognition. Her young clients are tickled pink with the final results of their resumes. Just like her clients say, "I didn't know I had it in me." Kris didn't know she had it in her to write a book let alone write one that would uplift and inspire.

Location, Location, Location!

Kris enjoyed her participation in the Atlanta , GA Youth and Education Expo hosted by TV Court Judge Greg Mathis the Rainbow Push Coalition. She was a featured author for Seeding Minds Literacy Event held at Turner Field in  Atlanta and sponsored by Rolling Out Magazine. She is a literary guest at Atlanta public and private schools and Parent Teacher Student Associations as well as for Bank of America, The Stewart Foundation, and I Am Beautiful, Inc.

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"Ms. Kris,  I liked the design of the two resumes on your website.  They captured the interest of each child.  I liked the way the word sample flowed through the background.  And all the activities were easy to read."

Thanks, J. LeGrand, Atlanta (10 years old)

". . . An excellent "learn-from-example" guide."

Midwest Book Review

"What a wonderful and innovative way to teach and motivate young movers and shakers. Resumes for Children is destined to be a dynamic teaching tool for teachers and parents of elementary, junior, and high school age children. The sample resumes are great."

William Blair - Counselor, Atlanta Public Schools

"This book is a great resource
for parents to help prepare their child for
the real world while giving them insights
into his interests and skills."

Christian Library Journal

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