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Real

Royalty Books

Welcome to Real Royalty Books, a place where our kids see the magic that is inside of themselves through the lives of our characters. 

Rella Read-A-Loud
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Rella is real royalty
just like you

A heartwarming story about a busy kid with big dreams and a love of dancing. She's real royalty without the need for fairy tale magic.

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The coolest kid
you'd ever know...

When Rella is helping around the house, she is dancing, and dreaming of a stage. Her story is a modern retelling of a classic tale with a life that feels like she is your sister, cousin, or neighbor. 

 

Join Rella as she gets a welcome break from the responsibilities of growing up. And meet some wonderful folks in Rella's world along the way.  

Author & Producer

Kenan Bishop

Rella is a story about a child's unbreakable bond with their parent. Kenan is the father of 3 children, and husband to loving wife DeNica. In memory of their late daughter Morgan, who had Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1. Rella dances without a magical carriage and she is surrounded by love. 

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Illustrator

James Yarbrough

Father of Jadon and husband to loving wife Rachelle, notes that children are often pushed aside for lack of knowledge and experience. For this reason their talents tend to dry up and not get fostered. Rella is a story about finding your spark and your support. He hopes that Rella inspires readers to follow their dreams through whatever challenges life brings. 

Rella

Her dad's twin and her step mom's support system.

God Mother

Everybody's favorite rich auntie

Step Mom & Sisters

Exhausted parent who cares for her two "screen-agers."

Dad

Rella's inspiration.

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