The Frenchies Rebellion
Building Character, One Story at a Time
Welcome to VRB Books!
Hello and welcome! I'm Vanessa Richardson Bagby-educator, children's author, and advocate for kindness, acceptance, and character development.
For 25 years, I had the privilege of helping students learn, grow, and believe in themselves. Today, I continue that mission through stories that encourage empathy, inclusion, and thoughtful decision-making.
The Frenchies Rebellion is more than a children's book. It is a character-building story that opens the door to conversations about kindness, empathy, inclusion, and accepting others. My hope is to inspire children to choose compassion over bullying and discover that there is always room for one more friend, family member and classmate.
Whether you're a parent, teacher, librarian, counselor, or young reader, thank you for visiting VRB Books. I hope these stories bring smiles, spark meaningful conversations, and leave a lasting impact on every child who reads them.
Three Frenchies. One Home, Zero plans for Sharing.
Life was perfect for Quavo, Aiko, and Nikko until he
arrived.
A clumsy little Cane Corso named Onyx.
He drooled. He played. He stole the spotlight!
The Frenchies had no choice...
It was time for a rebellion.
From missing socks to top-secret "Operation
Return-to-Sender," these clever pups will stop at
nothing to take back their throne until they learn that
maybe, just maybe, there's enough love (and belly rubs)
to go around.
A heartwarming and hilarious story about friendship,
family, and finding room for one more wagging tail.
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Building Character, One Story at a Time
Shattered in a split second
New York author Vanessa Richardson Bagby Tells true-life account in the mysterious story of her family's survival which started after her eldest son was riding his motorcycle on the outskirts of New York City and was struck by a distracted driver.
Both a cautionary tale and a love letter to her child, Vanessa Richardson Bagby has written a heartfelt memoir about what happens to an entire family in the aftermath of a tragedy.
Shattered in a Split Second ask, when the world shuts down on you, and there's nowhere to turn, what do you do? Do you crumble to your knees, or do you stand tall?
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"What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything."
Vincent Van Gogh
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Shattered in a Split Second
"Very compelling...heartfelt true-life story that stayed with me long after I finished reading."
- Eric
"Clear, honest, and inspiring. I would encourage everyone seeking hope to read this book."
- Gail
"One of the most moving and heartfelt books I've read in a long time."
- Judy
Walk By Faith
Without Seeing God
Some people believe everything in life is already predetermined by
fate or by God's will. Through her own journey, Vanessa Richardson Bagby shares different perspective—one rooted not in religious labels, but un developing a personal relationship with God
Rather than focusing on tradition alone, Walk By Faith explores faith, hope, wisdom, and the peace that comes from trusting God's Word during life's most difficult moments.
Through honest reflections and personal experiences, Vanessa invites readers to look beyond denominations and discover the love, grace, mercy, and guidance of God for themselves.
Inside Walk By Faith
A glimpse into the thoughts, questions, and
convictions that inspired this book
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The God I know
The God I serve is a God of unconditional love, compassion, patience, understanding, mercy, and grace. He is a forgiving God of second, third, fourth chances and more. I believe in God and His Son Jesus Christ. Never was I taught to believe in a denomination such as Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Pentecostal, Muslim, or Presbyterian. My Father, as I understand Him, requires me to believe He is God, my Savior, and my Lord.
When I Met God
Being raised in a Baptist church, somehow I never acquired a religious title. I don’t remember very much about my childhood years. They have somehow been blocked from my memory. When I speak to others about their formative years, many can remember when they were five, six, and seven in detail. Not me!!! Other than attending church, I can't recall much from my elementary school years. But there is one exception: a memory I hold dear to my heart... I met God!
These are just a few reflections from Walk By Faith.
Read the full journey by ordering your copy today
About the Author
Vanessa Richardson Bagby is an award-winning author, retired educator, and passionate advocate for kindness, character development, and faith. After dedicating 25 years to teaching and mentoring young people, she now continues her life's mission through books that inspire readers of all ages.
Whether writing heartwarming children's stories like The Frenchies Rebellion, sharing powerful life experiences in Shattered in a Split Second, or encouraging readers to trust God's guidance in Walk By Faith, Vanessa's goal is the same—to encourage hope, strengthen character, and remind readers that compassion, perseverance, and faith have the power to change lives.
Born and raised in Mount Vernon, New York, Vanessa holds degrees in Education and Community and Human Services and has spent her career helping students discover their strengths and believe in their potential. Her passion for teaching naturally evolved into writing books that continue educating, inspiring, and encouraging long after the classroom.
Vanessa believes every story has the power to open hearts, spark meaningful conversations, and leave a lasting impact.
Through VRB Books, she hopes to inspire children, families, educators, and readers everywhere to embrace kindness, lead with compassion, and always walk by faith.
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