Meet Bonnie Strahs & Cheryl Lee-Owens, authors of Keesha Luz and Her Magic Eyes.
Learn about their inspiring backgrounds in teaching, social work, and storytelling.

Bonnie Strahs

Bonnie Strahs is a retired social worker who spent decades creating and managing programs for women and children facing homelessness, domestic violence, substance abuse and other challenges. She also worked directly with children and adults with special needs. In retirement, Bonnie has embraced creative pursuits as a background actor, print model, and voiceover artist. She divides her time between Philadelphia, PA and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with her wife. Bonnie is committed to helping children grow in empathy and compassion—for people, animals, and the planet.

✨ Together, Cheryl and Bonnie created Keesha Luz and Her Magic Eyes to give children stories that uplift, inspire, and open hearts.

Cheryl Lee-Owens

Cheryl Lee-Owens was a born storyteller. As a child she sneaked around listening to “grown folks business” and was mesmerized by their tales and gossip. That is where she learned to spin a tale and tell a story in the most dramatic way. In addition to being a Storyteller, Cheryl taught Special Needs students in underserved communities for over 34 years. She stands on human rights, social justice and equality and believes that change begins with just one. Cheryl helped create the KEESHA LUZ series to help youngsters feel uplifted, empowered and inspired to be change agents for future generations.

Keesha Luz and Her Magic Eyes has been celebrated for its powerful message of diversity, empathy, and inclusion.