BALTIMORE, Feb. 13, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Life in our world is always predictable, and in order to survive, one must have the will to solve problems, be united with others and most of all have faith in God. These are themes expressed by author Diva Geneva and readers can learn more from her by reading her newest children's picture book, Meet Diva Geneva!
Meet Diva Geneva is a fascinating tale about Diva Geneva, a kinder-clown who resides in Kindertown and who has received a special assignment from God: to help the children around the world who are in need. Since the new job was more than Diva Geneva could handle alone, she sought the help of her neighbors to work with her to carry out God's wishes and words. Once Diva Geneva's best friend, The Kinderman, agreed to help her she traveled to Bunnyville, a town within Kindertown where bunnies live in peace and harmony and have a strong sense of morality, which they learned from their ancestors. Among them is Money Bunny (who teaches how to have and save money), Sunny Bunny (who encourages looking at the bright side of life), and Not-So-Funny Bunny (who teaches what is right and wrong). Together, with Diva Geneva, these amazing bunnies begin the quest to help educate children, and ultimately to bring them closer to God.
Wonderful and morally-written, Meet Diva Geneva is a very attractive, entertaining, and educational picture book that will no doubt teach children how to solve problems, pray, save money, and survive in today's world. Its cast of characters represent a clear view of moral values which makes this book attractive not only to kids but also to Christians, teachers, parents, and children's caregivers everywhere. No doubt about it, Meet Diva Geneva is easily the best children's picture book to find at your local bookstore and library today! You can't afford to miss this one!
About the Author
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, in the 1950s, Veronica Curry always had a desire to help somebody's child who was in need. She attended Banneker Elementary, Junior-Senior High School, a segregated school, from the first grade through the fourth grade, and the books that she read were hand-me-downs from the nearby "white schools." After reading book after book, with torn or missing pages, Veronica became emotionally charged. Her understanding of how a brand new, shiny book with clean pages and colorful illustrations, could bring such joy and comfort to a child, continued to grow and grow. She seemed to migrate to the children in her class that no one else wanted to be with and at times, she gave up her lunch, her raincoat, and even her ice cream money to those less fortunate than herself. When integration laws were passed in the 1960s, Veronica left her "comfort zone"school, and attended fifth and sixth grades at Westowne and Johnnycake Elementary Schools, in Catonsville, MD. She received a good education academically and socially. It was during this time period when she learned that the world was multi-cultural and that children must be taught how to "deal with the hand that is dealt to them in life." As she continued her education in the Baltimore County Public School system, her interest in writing grew after the tragic death of her German Shepherd dog, Duchess. Since she could not verbalize her grieving process at age 12, over the loss of her dog, she learned that writing about the tragedy brought her peace and comfort.
Veronica continued her education in Baltimore County, MD, and she graduated from Catonsville Community College and Towson State College, in the 1970's. She began her career with the State of MD, Department of Human Resources, and during her 25 year tenure with the Department, her most rewarding positions included the time spent as a social worker with the Child Protective Services Division, and as a Child Care Licensing Specialist with the Child Care Administration. Currently, Veronica is employed with the MD State Department of Education, Early Learning Division, as a Child Care Licensing Supervisor. She began writing professionally for the local newspaper in her town, and shortly thereafter, her alter ego, Diva Geneva, became an actress on The New Kinderman television show, that airs on Saturday mornings, on ABC, and is specifically designed to educate young children. It is Veronica's belief that the Diva Geneva stories will provide comfort to children and their caregivers, as they face the challenges that life has to offer. To God be the glory!
Meet Diva Geneva by Diva Geneva
Publication Date: August 9, 2005
Trade Paperback; $13.99; 26 pages; 1-4134-8326-7
Cloth Hardback; $19.99; 26 pages; 1-4134-8327-5
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