The Adventures of Qai Qai

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Serena Williams is writing a children’s book in whoch the star will be Olympia’s Doll Qai Qai! Olympia received her first doll, named Qai Qai, this year: "If for no other reason than to just expose her to something that can hopefully break a cycle that we know exists," said his father Alexis Ohanian to People magazine The doll was created by Williams with the help of an entertainment technology company called Invisible Universe. Elise Solé (13 September 2017). "Serena Williams's baby girl and the meaning behind her name". Yahoo! . Retrieved 4 January 2019. Some images show Qai Qai being neglected. This spurred public concern where social media fans used the hashtag #QQPS (Qai Qai Protective Services). [10] Qai Qai has been featured in several USA Today articles, [11] [12] Today [13] and Oprah magazine, the last of which she did an exclusive interview. [14]

Qai Qai ( / ˈ k w eɪ k w eɪ/) [1] is a doll belonging to Alexis Olympia Ohanian, the daughter of American professional tennis player and winner of 23 Grand Slam titles, Serena Williams, and co-founder of Reddit and Initialized Capital, Alexis Ohanian Sr. The doll became popular on social media in 2018, with many pictures of her face digitized and animated to have various expressions. a b Weaver, Caity (17 January 2019). "Wait — Is Qai Qai America's Most Important Doll?". The New York Times . Retrieved 19 June 2019.How 'Blue Eye Samurai's' Exploration of Mixed Race Identity Helps It "Break All of the Boxes" in Animated Storytelling Williams’ celebrity and Qai Qai’s following will attract readers to this lively, encouraging tale of self-belief and friendship.. . .the vivid, fluid digital art effectively brings to life a story infused with magic and movement. An upbeat, energetic reminder that all children need support to help them learn to believe in themselves." — Kirkus

Darrisaw, Michelle (15 January 2019). "Who Is Qai Qai? Meet the Special Member of Serena Williams's Family". Oprah Magazine . Retrieved 19 June 2019. Not only in singles Serena Williams can boast numerous victories, but also in women's doubles and mixed doubles, where there are 16 other Grand Slam tournaments: 14 won with her older sister Venus and two in mixed doubles, both obtained with Maks Mirny in 1998.

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The latest addition to the Invisible Universe family is aimed at helping young viewers navigate their own emotions and will ultimately celebrate and promote social-emotional development for preschoolers through its lessons about making friends, handling disagreements and the importance of sharing. Daughter's celebrity doll 'Qai Qai' holds special place in Serena Williams' family". USA TODAY . Retrieved 19 June 2019. Story time is such an important pillar of our bedtime routine, like so many others around the world. Qai Qai is a special member of our family, and we hope The Adventures of Qai Qai will give others a new way to welcome Qai Qai into their own home,” said Williams, who is also a partner and investor in Invisible Universe. Qai Qai has made quite a career for herself. She got her start as my daughter Olympia’s favorite doll and quite literally came to life thanks to the amazing team at Invisible Universe, gaining over 3.2 M followers on social media. The New York Times dubbed her ‘America's most important doll,’ and she even launched her own line of dolls. Yes, a doll with her own doll… wrap your head around that. As a father, I believe it’s important that we encourage our kids to try new things and find role models they can identify with. That’s why this International Daughter’s Day I couldn’t think of a better partner than Qai Qai, to help inspire young girls, like my daughter, to pursue their dreams.”

Venus Williams loves her niece's Qai Qai doll as much as social media does". USA TODAY . Retrieved 19 June 2019. It's an honor to sit down with you, Qai Qai. First things first, let's set the record straight: How do you pronounce Qai Qai? the positive message will resonate with many, and the frilly outfits in neon pink and lavender will win others." — School Library Journal Here at OprahMag.com, we encourage our readers to live their best lives and put themselves first. How does Qai Qai practice self-care? Hautman, Nicholas; Lupo, Marc (1 September 2017). "Serena Williams Welcomes Her First Child!". Us Weekly . Retrieved 17 October 2017.Williams said that the book, which she conceptualized "during COVID," is "really just about using her imagination because kids have such an amazing imagination." As a parent, I know how important it is to create brands that can be both entertaining for kids and serve a purpose in their development,” Tricia Biggio, co-founder and CEO of Invisible Universe, said. “With Lovie, we’re tapping into the comedy of Blueywith the lessons of Pixar’s Inside Out, and I think parents and kids alike will fall in love with the characters. My kids already have!” Williams, 41, has had a lot going on in the past few months -- from walking in Vogue's show at New York Fashion Week to running her own venture capital firm to, you know, that whole evolving-from-tennis thing with an absolutely epic and unforgettable week at the US Open. Bossing up is a way of life. It’s about encouraging yourself and those around you to concentrate on putting your best effort into everything you do every single day—even on those days when it feels like the world is against you. When I think of the stories of the people who inspire me the most, I then think, How did they get there? It’s simple: They bossed up."