Feathered Friends is a children's book written and illustrated by myself. Originally a high school project, it showed potential as published material. Feathered Friends was published on August 17, 2023. Feathered Friends is available on BN.com and Ingram.
"In Feathered Friends, birds from backyards and around the world are depicted in Madelyn A. Lee's colorful, original artwork. Child-friendly, fun facts highlight each bird's geography, diet, and more. For birders and birders-to-be, nature lovers and nature learners, wildlife conservationists, and outdoorsy types. Journey through a unique bird sanctuary with the author-illustrator as your enthusiastic tour guide sharing the wonder, unique beauty, and personalities of 17 different birds. Easy-to-read and fun bird facts in science, math, environmental conservation, geography, and more, make Feathered Friends a quality resource for adults, teachers, libraries, nature and wildlife sanctuaries and conservationists, zoos, aquariums, and aviaries. Share or teach nature appreciation with children ages 1 to 7 years of age, and with people across a spectrum of special needs and ages."