About
Hello, I am Cody Spencer. I am 13 years old, and this is my debut as an author. I hope that you find reading this book as much fun as I found writing it! Even when I was very young, I loved books, especially when they had cool pictures. My goal for this story is to teach children the valuable lesson of not making assumptions- without any of that preaching nonsense. I also wanted to make sure that anyone who reads this book gets a laugh out of it. My “rootin-tootin” cowboy story is full of humor, as I find that you learn more when you are having fun.
Outside of reading and writing, my interests and hobbies include building with Lego bricks, drawing pictures and swimming. I am a Boy Scout and enjoy going on hikes. On sunny days, I love to ride my bike along the beach. In between adventures, I always make sure to spend time with my family and friends.
Cheers! Cody
Description
<p>Does your child have ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?</p><p>Meet David, one of award-winning author Sherrill S. Cannon's "Classroom of Kids," who manages his ADHD with the help of classmates.</p><p>David discovers ways to cope with his hyperactive brain, while learning how to calm and soothe his ADHD. Solutions include setting daily schedules and following simple rules that regulate behavior. His teachers and therapists encourage using the computer for academic advancement, and to establish a pattern for study as well as for occasional recreation. David not only learns self-control and communication skills, but is able to fit into the classroom and make friends.</p><p>Once again social values are emphasized in the author's latest illustrated children's story, and classroom friends from previous books are featured. In fact, David has been part of the class for a long time!</p><p><strong><em>"David's ADHD</em></strong><em> is a timely topic for parents and children. A story in rhyme that demystifies ADHD. It explains a youngster's behavior in terms of his inattentiveness and impulsivity and how it impacts those around him. A sensitive way of creating understanding for children with ADHD and their families."</em> - <strong>Dr. Valerie Allen, licensed school psychologist</strong></p><p><strong>Author Bio: </strong></p><p>Former teacher Sherrill S. Cannon has won 76 awards for her previous 11 rhyming books. She is also the author of seven published and internationally performed plays for elementary school children. The author has been called "an absolute master of rhyming" and "a modern-day Dr. Seuss."</p>
Story Behind The Book
I wrote this book as part of my city’s young entrepreneurs’ program (YEA). I really love writing, so I thought a book would be a great project.
