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 and retrace her family's roots. 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, kindnenss 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. 

     Lori asks you to purchase some of her books so she can donate the books to schools, libraries, synagogues, or churches of your choice. In return, she will brand your business by placing a bookplate with your name and business in the books, so people will know you generously donated the books. This will help your business or practice grow, as well as help children and adults display more empathy and  kindness; and honor/celebrate diversity in others.

     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@aol.com