CLAYTON, N.C. – Local author and creator Heather Barbour Fenty, founder of It’sJustBarbs, is turning rainy afternoons into magical moments with a new online storytime series, Rainy Day Readings.
The series features Heather (and her author-friend, Sarah Akida) reading aloud their own children’s books along with stories from other talented self-published authors.
“Rainy days have always been made for reading,” says Fenty. “There’s something special about the sound of rain and a good story. I wanted to give families a way to share that cozy, imaginative feeling — no matter where they are.”
Each Rainy Day Readings video features a warmth and storytelling style, inviting kids (and the grownups who love them) to listen, learn, and explore new worlds together. The stories celebrate themes like kindness, friendship, teamwork, and emotional growth — values reflected across Heather’s popular Sea book series and companion journals.
Families can tune in to the Rainy Day Readings YouTube channel to listen, laugh, and read along. A new story will be released every week.
About It’s Just Barbs
It’s Just Barbs is a creative brand founded by Heather Fenty, a content marketing specialist, children’s author, and virtual assistant dedicated to helping others grow their visibility — whether through storytelling, strategy, or simple acts of kindness. Heather’s books and journals inspire children to celebrate what makes them unique while encouraging families to read, reflect, and connect.
