Rebekah Manley authored Alexandra and the Awful, Awkward, No Fun, Truly Bad Dates: A Picture Book Parody for Adults and is the founder of Brave Tutu. She is fueled by swimming, queso and good conversation. For eight years, Rebekah ran the Texas Center for the Book and continues to nurture literary partnerships and writers by teaching workshops online and across the United States.
With a Masters of Fine Arts in Children’s Literature, Bekah often jokes that she feels as though she’s earned an MFA in dating. Familiar with the laughs, tears and the struggle of navigating the dating scene, Rebekah holds friendship and “feeling seen” close to her heart. She channels her experiences and abundant support to write cards and build Love, Bekah and her team.
Where would Bekah be without strong women surrounding her? Thankfully, she never had to find out. While creating this company, Rebekah realized one of the strongest women in my corner was herself. To be real, Love, Bekah stemmed from heartbreak, but has become so much more.
Since the fall of 2015, she’s mentored and utilized over 25 interns to launch her blog, book and business. She’s eager to share what she knows to support fellow writers.
You can read more about her:
Author life: rebekahmanley.com *Request a consult via: rebekahthewriter@gmail.com*
Love, Bekah business career: www.lovebekah.com
Creative non-fiction blog: bravetutu.com
Connect on Social Media:
Instagram: @RebekahAManley, @LoveBekah.xo & @YourBraveTutu
TikTok: @RebekahAManley, @LoveBekah.xo
X/ Twitter: @RebekahAManley
A more formal bio:
Rebekah Manley graduated Summa Cum Laude from Grand Canyon University, in Phoenix, AZ with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a public relations focus. At Hollins University in Roanoke, VA, she earned a Masters of Fine Arts in Writing and the Study of Children’s Literature.
After undergrad, she worked as a Social Hostess and Assistant Cruise Director for Carnival Cruise Line. Her job was to make sure everyone had a great time.
During grad school, she worked as a Graduate Assistant with Housing and Residence Life of Hollins and served as Youth Coordinator at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Afterwards, she transitioned into writing full-time while keeping herself alive and insured as a Starbucks barista.
In 2015, Rebekah accepted her dream job. She runs the Texas Center for the Book at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. Under the umbrella of the Center for the Book National at the Library of Congress, she works to celebrate the written word and encourage literacy, reading and library use in the Lone Star State.
Rebekah is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, 12x12 Picture Book Community and is a Writing Barn Fellow Alumna. She’s received the Editor’s Choice in the Ocotillo Review and freelanced for various publications. Alexandra and the Awful, Awkward, No Fun, Truly Bad Dates: A Picture Book Parody for Adults is her debut book. It’s available with Simon & Schuster and Ulysses Press. Rebekah is represented by Natalie Lakosil of the Irene Goodman Literary Agency.