Accomplished attorney, policy strategist, mother and Alexandria local Kristi Guillory Reid has always had a passion for writing. After her father passed away, she wrote an op-ed for CNN on the importance of hospice care...

Kristi Guillory Reid, who lives in Alexandria and works as a lawyer, published her first children’s book “Harper Counts Her Blessings.”

“The book's mission and theme is to show children the importance of taking time each day as a family to reflect upon their blessings...

“Within the circle of children’s literature,” she explained, “there is a lack of diversity. African-American families too are loving and warm. And face the same challenges and excitements in raising a child. I wanted to fill that void. ” She does that. Her message...