From Vallejo, California to Niger and Benin, West Africa and finally to Los Angeles, California, Rickey Onadja has spent over 30 years educating, mentoring, and inspiring others. A former U.S.Peace Corps volunteer, Fulbright Teaching Exchange participant, and lifelong advocate for education as the great equalizer, Rickey has always believed in using her voice to empower and uplift.
Her debut children’s series, the Pet Rescue Series, is a heartfelt extension of her passions: storytelling, cultural diversity, and animal welfare. Inspired by her own rescues-including Juneau the husky-Rickey’s books encourage young readers to see the world through compassionate eyes.
On a hot Los Angeles afternoon, a frightened husky pup darted between buses and school traffic. Two caring teachers saw the pup and stepped in. Juneau’s Journey follows the real-life rescue of a lost dog and the family who gave her a forever home. Through vivid storytelling and gentle lessons, children learn about kindness, responsibility, and the importance of helping those who cannot help themselves.
“Juneau had already run her race in the streets of Los Angeles — and won.”
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The Pet Rescue Series brings true animal rescue stories to life, each told with warmth, humor, and empathy. These tales encourage children to value compassion, diversity, and responsible pet ownership.
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