Southern University Student Becomes Published Children's Book Author

Feb. 17, 2009 - PRLog -- Silver Spring, MD. – Southern University student and Baton Rouge native Michelle Ramsey is excited about her upcoming graduation.  But her accolades may come much sooner than her 2009 commencement because she is now a published author.  Ms. Ramsey is a children’s book writer and her first book, Dance Shoes for Jalana, will be released on February 20th, according to publisher, Sweetie’s Books.

Set in Japan, Dance Shoes for Jalana, tells the story of young Jalana’s desire to dance at her school’s recital.  Unfortunately, no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t seem to master the steps.  A magic stone that she found and a pair of magic dance shoes seemed to hold the answer.  She danced beautifully and received much applause.  Later, she discovered that there is no such thing as magic stones or magic shoes.  The reason so danced so well is because she practiced so hard and believed that she could do it.

Sweetie’s Books is a small publishing house located in Silver Spring, MD.  They specialize in children’s books that inspire, educate, and entertain, are written by minority authors, and feature multicultural storylines.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press may contact the publisher at Dyahnne@sweetiesbooks.com. Dance Shoes for Jalana is available for sale online at http://sweetiesbooks.com, www.Amazon.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels.

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About the Author:  Michelle Ramsey is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she currently resides with her daughter.  She is a graduate of Our Lady of the Lake College and is currently pursuing a BS in Social Work with a minor in English from Southern University.  
Michelle has a great love of literature and attributes her inspiration for writing her books to her daughter, nieces and nephews.   Her first book, Dance Shoes for Jalana, will be released in February 2009. Her second book, Happy Birthday, Kaylee!, will be released in Spring of 2009.  She is currently working on two additional works.

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About the Illustrator:  Karen Penn, freelance illustrator, is a resident of Brockton, Massachusetts.  In addition to her many illustrator credits, she has also written and published a children’s book called “How I Got My Dreads.”

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Sweetie's Books is a small minority-woman owned publishing company that specializes in children's books written by African American authors featuring African-American and other minority children in educational, inspirational, and entertaining situations.