Lori Klisman Ellis was born in Detroit, and currently resides in West Bloomfield, Michigan. She received her Masters Degree in speech and language pathology and worked for 36 years. Though she is retired from her career, she has a passion for genealogy research. This has led her to write books on her family, retrace her family's roots and write children's books that are fun and educational!

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4,456 Miles: A Survivor's Search for Closure is a book about her mother's life in the Holocaust. She also writes children's books.

     Lori's goal is to work on kindness, inclusion, prevent hatred, bigotry, prejudice and antisemitism. She also encourages acceptance and diversity in order to have world peace. Every high school student and adult should learn about the Holocaust. Elementary and middle schoolers should learn about respect, compassion, kindness and more.  Her books are one way to work on these goals.

Speech Tips with Spunky Monkey encourages kindness, friendship, acceptance and inclusivity. She also provides tips for those with speech and language challenges. 

Ryan's Magical Shoes is about diversity and acceptance. 

Ryan's Magical Chairs teaches children to use their imagination and learn about different jobs.

Fairy the Friendly Fawn is a book about rescue, rehabilitation and release of a beautiful fawn. It's also about compassion, kindness and altruism to wildlife. 

The Magic of Gypsy is a sweet and uplifting story of resilience, kindness, and friendship. Developmentally disabled children discover unexpected inspiration from a feral cat with physical limitations after he wandered into their school.

The Rainbow in Ms. Ruby's Room is a story about seeing the humanity in others and having the courage to stand up for what is right. It teaches children a safer, more loving world. 

At Rainbow Academy, Savannah discovers that inside every person are colors that are shaped by kindness, caring, respect, courage, and compassion.

As she reaches out to classmates who have been excluded, bullied, or misunderstood, Savannah learns an important truth: Our actions shape who we become.  With each small act of kindness, Savannah's classroom grows bright, and so do the hearts within it. 

The Backyard Animal Orchestra is about a noisy goose that lands of a roof and starts an unforgettable chain reaction of silly surprises in the backyard.  Soon, ducks are diving, swans are splashing, snakes are hissing, turtles are tiptoeing, and deer are dashing in every direction. What begins as backyard chaos quickly turns into something magical.  It's a joyful animal orchestra filled with music, laughter, friendship, and fun. The Backyard Animal Orchestra is a playful adventure that introduces young readers to alliteration, sound words, rhythm, and teamwork through lovable animal characters and lively storytelling. Perfect for read-aloud time, classrooms, and bedtime giggles, this charming story celebrates friendship, kindness, creativity, and the wonderful things that can happen when everyone joins in.

 

 Lori and her husband Jeff have two beautiful children, a daughter-in-law, son-in-law and 2 grandsons. Lori enjoys traveling, exercising and spending time with her family.  

Contact information: Silkspeech@proton.me