About the Author

Shakir McDonald, also known as The Queen B.E.E., is a dedicated wife, mother, author, entrepreneur, mentor, youth advocate, motivational speaker and radio host. A bright student that struggled discovering her own smarts, Shakir became a teacher to find innovative ways to help students like herself build confidence and academic competency. Shakir found solace in the classroom but found that students needed more support than the time spent in class could afford. Inspired by a mission to help reveal the brilliance in children through education and empower students with lifelong tools for success, confidence, and a renewed fascination for learning, Shakir founded The Brilliant, Educated, and Empowered (B.E.E.) Academy.The B.E.E. Academy(TM) is an innovative resource, serving a multitude of children through tutoring, after-school programs, classes and camps. Shakir developed the "The B.E.E. Kids" book series to equip, entertain and educate children, parents and educators about the "B.E.E. Way" - a proven model of cultivating academic achievement for school age youth. This methodology is fused into The B.E.E. Kids' books as exciting characters, story lines and themes that whisk kids away on adventures in fun and fundamentals.