Meghan Markle can add another feather to her cap - that of a bestseller children's book author. Markle's illustrated children's book 'The Bench' has topped the New York Times bestsellers list in the children's picture books category.&nbsp; 
 
The listing with Markle at the top will feature in the June 27 edition of the Times. 
 
"While this poem began as a love letter to my husband and son, I’m encouraged to see that its universal themes of love, representation and inclusivity are resonating with communities everywhere," said Markle in a statement shared online.&nbsp; 
 
"In many ways, pursuing a more compassionate and equitable world begins with these core values. Equally, to depict another side of masculinity — one grounded in connection, emotion, and softness — is to model a world that so many would like to see for their sons and daughters alike. Thank you for supporting me in this special project." 
 
The Duchess of Sussex, 39, released her first book earlier this month with illustrations by award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson.&nbsp; 
Markle provides the narration of the audio version. 
 
&nbsp;'The Bench' examines the bond between father and son, celebrating such a relationship between Prince Harry and the couple's son Archie.&nbsp; 
 
The book showcases families of different skin colors and backgrounds and the book portrays fathers in a softer light- more as buddies, teachers, consolers and cheerleaders rather than authoritative or a strict disciplinarians.&nbsp; 
 
Harry and Meghan recently welcomed their second child- a baby girl- whom they have named Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor. The names are to honour Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana.&nbsp;

Meghan Markle can add another feather to her cap - that of a bestseller children's book author. Markle's illustrated children's book 'The Bench' has topped the New York Times bestsellers list in the children's picture books category.

Meghan Markle can add another feather to her cap - that of a bestseller children's book author. Markle's illustrated children's book 'The Bench' has topped the New York Times bestsellers list in the children's picture books category. The listing with Markle at the top will feature in the June 27 edition of the Times. "While this poem began as a love letter to my husband and son, I’m encouraged to see that its universal themes of love, representation and inclusivity are resonating with communities everywhere," said Markle in a statement shared online. "In many ways, pursuing a more compassionate and equitable world begins with these core values. Equally, to depict another side of masculinity — one grounded in connection, emotion, and softness — is to model a world that so many would like to see for their sons and daughters alike. Thank you for supporting me in this special project." The Duchess of Sussex, 39, released her first book earlier this month with illustrations by award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson. Markle provides the narration of the audio version. 'The Bench' examines the bond between father and son, celebrating such a relationship between Prince Harry and the couple's son Archie. The book showcases families of different skin colors and backgrounds and the book portrays fathers in a softer light- more as buddies, teachers, consolers and cheerleaders rather than authoritative or a strict disciplinarians. Harry and Meghan recently welcomed their second child- a baby girl- whom they have named Lilibet Diana Mountbatten Windsor. The names are to honour Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana.

Meghan Markle's 'The Bench' tops New York Times bestsellers list children's book category

Meghan Markle is making quite a give-away!

The Duchess of Sussex who recently welcomed her second child - a girl, Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana Mountbatten-Windsor with husband Prince Harry, has launched her first children book --&nbsp;'The Bench '. Now, the new mom is&nbsp;giving away 2,000 free copies of her children's book.&nbsp; 
 
The book will be distributed to libraries, community centres, schools and more across the US where she now lives with her husband and two children, Archie and Lilibet.&nbsp; 
 
Meghan and Prince Harry made the announcement through their Archewell Foundation website&nbsp; "After more than a year of unprecedented challenges for schoolkids and families everywhere, The Duchess believes the path ahead must include a focus on well-being - and nourishing our communities through food, education, and emotional and mental health support," the statement said.

"At Archewell, that is often centered on food and essential needs (as evidenced by our partnership with organizations like World Central Kitchen) but also nourishment through learning and connection (as seen in The Duchess's support of last year's Save With Stories initiative to raise funds for educational resources like books, toys, and worksheets)."&nbsp; 
 
"The Duchess and Archewell have received the support of the publisher of 'The Bench' to distribute 2,000 copies at no cost to libraries, community centers, schools, and nonprofit programs across the country," the statement read. 
 
"After more than a year of unprecedented challenges for schoolkids and families everywhere, The Duchess believes the path ahead must include a focus on well-being—and nourishing our communities through food, education, and emotional and mental health support." The website also added.&nbsp; 
 
The book is inspired by her husband Prince Harry's bond with their son Archie. Markle dedicated it to him and their son Archie, calling them: "The man and boy who make my heart go pump-pump.”

"The Bench started as a poem I wrote for my husband on Father's Day, the month after Archie was born. That poem became this story," Meghan said in a statement. 
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Meghan Markle is making quite a give-away! The Duchess of Sussex who recently welcomed her second child - a girl, Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana Mountbatten-Windsor with husband Prince Harry, has launched her first children book -- 'The Bench '.

Meghan Markle is making quite a give-away! The Duchess of Sussex who recently welcomed her second child - a girl, Lilibet ‘Lili’ Diana Mountbatten-Windsor with husband Prince Harry, has launched her first children book -- 'The Bench '. Now, the new mom is giving away 2,000 free copies of her children's book. The book will be distributed to libraries, community centres, schools and more across the US where she now lives with her husband and two children, Archie and Lilibet. Meghan and Prince Harry made the announcement through their Archewell Foundation website "After more than a year of unprecedented challenges for schoolkids and families everywhere, The Duchess believes the path ahead must include a focus on well-being - and nourishing our communities through food, education, and emotional and mental health support," the statement said. "At Archewell, that is often centered on food and essential needs (as evidenced by our partnership with organizations like World Central Kitchen) but also nourishment through learning and connection (as seen in The Duchess's support of last year's Save With Stories initiative to raise funds for educational resources like books, toys, and worksheets)." "The Duchess and Archewell have received the support of the publisher of 'The Bench' to distribute 2,000 copies at no cost to libraries, community centers, schools, and nonprofit programs across the country," the statement read. "After more than a year of unprecedented challenges for schoolkids and families everywhere, The Duchess believes the path ahead must include a focus on well-being—and nourishing our communities through food, education, and emotional and mental health support." The website also added. The book is inspired by her husband Prince Harry's bond with their son Archie. Markle dedicated it to him and their son Archie, calling them: "The man and boy who make my heart go pump-pump.” "The Bench started as a poem I wrote for my husband on Father's Day, the month after Archie was born. That poem became this story," Meghan said in a statement.

Meghan Markle is donating 2,000 copies of her children's book 'The Bench'

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Meghan Markle's 'The Bench' tops New York Times bestsellers list children's book category

Meghan Markle is donating 2,000 copies of her children's book 'The Bench'