Portia Mills Henderson is a self-published author, owner of Resilient Reads LLC, and founder of Healing the Roots Foundation. Her mission is to empower children and families to thrive beyond adversity through stories, coping tools, and mindfulness-based learning. A Certified Breathe For Change Facilitator trained in Mindfulness, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and Yoga Teacher Training, and certified in Adult Mental Health First Aid, Portia brings trauma-informed practices into every space she serves. She is the creator of Nina’s Coping Toolbox E-Learning Curriculum, one of the most impactful tools donated to Healing the Roots Foundation to support schools, families, and community programs. Through Resilient Reads, Portia funds free access to emotional wellness resources for children and families in need. Twenty-five percent of all proceeds from her books and e-learning curriculum, and 100% of proceeds from Michael’s Rainbow Adventures, co-written with her late uncle Michael, are donated to Healing the Roots Foundation. Planting the seeds of resilience, one child, one family, and one community at a time.