New Children's Author, K. R. Vance featured in Author Showcase.
United States of America (Press Release) September 19, 2007 --
My Rainbow Family
Children’s Book Provides Voice for Kids with Biracial Backgrounds
WARNER ROBINS, GA - Author K. R. Vance has been named “Best New Author” by Barnes and Noble in Atlanta and will be featured in their Author Showcase on October 13, 2007. K. R. Vance will be featured among six new and local authors but is the only children’s author chosen. She shares her experiences raising a uniquely multicultural family through the eyes of her youngest son in her new book, My Rainbow Family (available thru amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, Books A Million (bam.com) and AuthorHouse).
My Rainbow Family tells the story of Drake, a child with a black mother and a white father. Drake's brother and sisters are of varying races. His brother is Cherokee, and one of his older sisters is Hispanic and the other two African.
Growing up in their special family, the children are exposed to a uniquely multicultural environment. Drake even learns to speak Spanish from his eldest sister. The children also grow up with a positive attitude about differences in the people around them. When children at school ask Drake how it is possible for him to have a black mother, his response is, "Families come in all colors".
The event will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Barnes & Noble Booksellers Town Center Prado, 50 Barrett Pkwy Ste. 1100, Marietta, GA 30066. 770-422-2261. My Rainbow Family will be available for purchase in the store for $12.50.
My Rainbow Family is K. R. Vance’s first book, but she has written a series of children's books revolved around multicultural family life to raise awareness and educate others on the issue. In 2002, she suffered a debilitating stroke while pregnant with her fourth child which paralyzed the right side of her body, she moved to Warner Robins, GA with her family to be cared for by her parents. After several years of physical and occupational therapy and prayer, she is once again walking, driving and independent. She wrote My Rainbow Family during her recovery. She is a widow now and continues to raise her children on her own. She is currently the vice president of a non-profit organization, True Light Transportation, that provides affordable transportation for the elderly, handicapped, and low to moderate income persons in Houston, Peach and Bibb Counties. She is a member of the Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce where she also serves as one of their Ambassadors. She is the chair for the Shirley Hills Elementary School Council and a parent volunteer. She attends River of Light Church where she sings in the choir and volunteers with the children's ministry.
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Children’s Book Provides Voice for Kids with Biracial Backgrounds
WARNER ROBINS, GA - Author K. R. Vance has been named “Best New Author” by Barnes and Noble in Atlanta and will be featured in their Author Showcase on October 13, 2007. K. R. Vance will be featured among six new and local authors but is the only children’s author chosen. She shares her experiences raising a uniquely multicultural family through the eyes of her youngest son in her new book, My Rainbow Family (available thru amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, Books A Million (bam.com) and AuthorHouse).
My Rainbow Family tells the story of Drake, a child with a black mother and a white father. Drake's brother and sisters are of varying races. His brother is Cherokee, and one of his older sisters is Hispanic and the other two African.
Growing up in their special family, the children are exposed to a uniquely multicultural environment. Drake even learns to speak Spanish from his eldest sister. The children also grow up with a positive attitude about differences in the people around them. When children at school ask Drake how it is possible for him to have a black mother, his response is, "Families come in all colors".
The event will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2007 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Barnes & Noble Booksellers Town Center Prado, 50 Barrett Pkwy Ste. 1100, Marietta, GA 30066. 770-422-2261. My Rainbow Family will be available for purchase in the store for $12.50.
My Rainbow Family is K. R. Vance’s first book, but she has written a series of children's books revolved around multicultural family life to raise awareness and educate others on the issue. In 2002, she suffered a debilitating stroke while pregnant with her fourth child which paralyzed the right side of her body, she moved to Warner Robins, GA with her family to be cared for by her parents. After several years of physical and occupational therapy and prayer, she is once again walking, driving and independent. She wrote My Rainbow Family during her recovery. She is a widow now and continues to raise her children on her own. She is currently the vice president of a non-profit organization, True Light Transportation, that provides affordable transportation for the elderly, handicapped, and low to moderate income persons in Houston, Peach and Bibb Counties. She is a member of the Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce where she also serves as one of their Ambassadors. She is the chair for the Shirley Hills Elementary School Council and a parent volunteer. She attends River of Light Church where she sings in the choir and volunteers with the children's ministry.
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