The Tribune

Under the name “Brooke & Lee”, two sisters, Adria McCardy and Kristi Collie, are aiming to give new meaning to evangelism.

The sisterly duo have joined forces to “share and spread true love, God’s love, with everyone (they) encounter” with the help of their new children’s book called “Dave the Brave”.

Inspired by the initiative their brother, Rashad McCardy, showed in writing his first novel, “The Legend of the Flaming Dragon”, Adria said she set out to became an entrepreneur; something she had always dreamed of doing.

“Honestly, I never thought I’d be writing books. I am just an aspiring entrepreneur with a God and a dream who wants to make a positive impact on the world, while inspiring others to do the same,” said Adria, who is the “Brooke” in Brooke & Lee.

Striving to be an inspiration to like-minded entrepreneurs, both religious and non-religious, Adria hopes to exemplify the meaning of dedication and servant leadership by mentoring and empowering others through her actions.

Her first children’s book, “Dear Santa, Dear Friend”, was released in 2014. It is a book to help readers fuse the joy of Santa Claus with the real magic of Jesus.

This summer, Brooke & Lee introduced “Dave the Brave”. And while its the second children’s book for Adria, it is the first one she has written with her sister, Kristi Collie – the duo’s “Lee”.

“Dave the Brave” utilises an interactive storybook format by combining “the joy of reading with the excitement of colouring,” the two authors said.

The 38-page Color Me Reading publication tells the story of how Delicate Dave’s life and confidence are changed forever just as he is about to give up.

Brooke & Lee’s book may have been written with children in mind, but the authors said the principles apply to all ages.

“With lessons on self-love, courage, faith and love, we are reminded that our decisions can affect ourselves, our dreams and our realities,” the authors said.

Brooke & Lee have set out to create true magic by artistically reminding their readers that with the help of God anything can be achieved.

There are tentative plans to re-release Adria’s “Dear Santa, Dear Friend” under the Brooke & Lee brand.

“Dave the Brave” is the seventh book to be published within the McCardy family.

Three were released by Hope McCardy: “Be Blessed and Encouraged”, “31 Days of Praying God’s Wisdom for Myself”, “31 Days of Praying God’s Wisdom for My Husband” and “31 Days of Praying God’s Wisdom for My Children”.

One book, “The Legend of the Flaming Dragon”, was published by Rashad McCardy. “Dear Santa, Dear Friend” and “Believe” were written by Adria McCardy, and now “Dave the Brave” by Brooke & Lee joins the impressive list.

All seven books can be purchased on Amazon.com.

“Dave the Brave” is also available at barnesandnoble.com, booksamillion.com, and locally at Logos Bookstore in the Harbour Bay Shopping Plaza. Shipping to the Family Islands is also being offered.

For more information about the book and Brooke & Lee, visit www.brookeandlee.com.