About
Daki + Brown= Daki Brown
Two Writers. One Vision.
Daki...
is a poet, educator, and
freelance writer. Her work has been featured in
a host of online sites, and most recently as a
book reviewer for Examiner.com (DC Books). She is
the author of contra/diction, and co-author of Lip Gloss & Battle Boots.
Brown...
is a accomplished, award-winning poet whose
work has appeared online and in print, including The
Final Call, Southern Women's Review, and
EmPower Magazine. She holds her B.A. in
English with a concentration in creative
writing. She is currently attending Wilkes
University pursuing her MA in Fiction.
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
The Secret: We (Daki & Brown) wrote the book together, over good music, good food, and Pinot ;)
The Tip: Writing a book with a friend is fun, but challenging. So stick to the goal, and respect each persons input.
The Story: After meeting in a women’s writing workshop in Washington, D.C. Brown, who is pursuing a Masters in Fiction from Wilkes University, approached Daki about putting a book together that would include both previously published pieces and newer works.
The two 20-something writers used positive themes of giving, loving, and being true to one’s self to tie the collage of writing together. Both admitted “book geeks” understand that many in their generation may not jump at the chance to read haikus, monologue, or literary fiction. So they decided to conceptualize the handbook with “rules” and recommendations for everyday life.
“We wanted to actually give our readers a way to utilize our art” says Brown. Each poem, story, essay, and short script correlates to a rule, and is separated into either the lovers or warriors section of the book.
