Dawn. A New Beginning: My Journey There and Back
After a sudden illness took my arm and my leg, I had to decide who I was going to be next. This is the whole story: a West Indian immigrant childhood, New York at nineteen, and the fight of my life.
FAQ
Questions about the books.
Two books, two audiences, one message: you can begin again.
Which book should I read first?
It depends on the reader. Dawn. A New Beginning is a memoir for adults. Mighty Acorn Academy is a picture book for children ages 4 to 8 and the grown-ups who read to them.
What is the memoir about?
Dawn’s journey from a West Indian immigrant childhood to New York at nineteen, a teaching career in South Florida, and the sudden illness that took her arm and leg. It is about faith, family, and building a life on the other side.
What is Mighty Acorn Academy about?
Loren, a little girl with a prosthetic hand and foot, starts her first day at a new school with a tummy full of flutters and discovers that she belongs exactly as she is.
What formats are available?
The memoir is 148 pages and comes in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle. Mighty Acorn Academy is a 28-page paperback. Both are sold on Amazon.
Can Dawn read with my class or talk with my group?
Yes. Dawn reads with students and speaks to book clubs, churches, and community groups. Start with the speaking inquiry form.