About
I was born and raised in NY, a hard-core Yankee and Giants fan. I have been writing stories since I was 8 years old, my ultimate dream originally writing movies, which I love to go to. Instead, I found that I was better in making people laugh and think via the written word instead.
I am married to my best friend (I know, totally cliche') and have 2 kids, both with special needs.
I don't have a specific genre; if an idea gets into my head to the point that I cannot sleep at night, I write it.
Description
<p>"I am strong, and my flash is bright, And I will defend you and make things all right." These are the magic words to call upon Manner-Man - a superhero who can help control bullies and teach children ways to be considerate of others. Manner-Man arrives, shouting "To the Rescue", helping children learn about sharing and warning about not 'hitting with words.' He teaches that if someone starts pushing, just shout out "not nice!" Meet the children who form the Manner-Man team and find out how to join! Manner-Man incorporates messages and characters found within some of Cannon's earlier books - helping children learn how to cope with bullies and look within themselves for their inner superhero! This is the fifth rhyming children's book by this award-winning author whose other bestselling books include Gimme-Jimmy, The Magic Word, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys and Santa's Birthday Gift. Former teacher Sherrill S. Cannon has won a dozen awards for her four previous rhyming books and is also the author of six published and internationally performed plays for elementary school children. She has been called "a modern day Dr.Seuss" - GMTA Review. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/SherrillSCannon</p>
Story Behind The Book
I am the father of a special needs child, a wonderful boy named Noah, who has the dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism. A friend of mine, who always read about my social media posts about the ups and downs of raising him suggested that I write a book about it. I have self-published 4 other books before this, and since my strength was fiction, I didn't think I could write such a thing.
However as soon as I decided to give it a go, it was like therapy for me. I wanted to write something that other parents could relate to, without sugarcoating the hardships raising a son like Noah brings on a daily basis.
I also wanted to help organizations here where I live as well as across the world by donating 25% of my net proceeds to programs and research that help people like my boy. It is my hope that this book entertains, enlightens, and teaches those who may think these kids are a burden (or worse) as well as lift up those who have people like this in their lives, letting them know that they are survivors, and their kids are truly a gift.
