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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… author, author of “Astronaut Jane Goes To Outer Space”

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Donnell Hicks, author of Astronaut Jane Goes To Outer Space

Astronaut Jane Goes To Outer Space helps kids explore at the same time gain knowledge of the solar system.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write Astronaut Jane Goes To Outer Space?

Donnell Hicks: I got the inspiration to write Astronaut Jane Goes To Outer Space from a fellow author who writes children books as well. However, the initial idea to write a children book based on the solar system. The whole purpose was to educate the children about the realities of the solar system. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… author, author of “Astronaut Jane Goes To Outer Space” →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Donnell Hicks, author of Lyric’s Song

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Donnell Hicks, author of Lyric’s Song

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The book “Lyric’s Song” is about a young 17-year-old who was given up at birth by his mother to be raised by his grandmother. Throughout Lyric’s life, he has been battled resentment, rage, anger, plus being sexually abused by a family member. When Lyric finds out a family secret that his grandmother and mother has been keeping away from him, it will either make Lyric stronger or break him completely.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Lyric’s Song”?

Donnell Hicks: Well, I got the idea of the title “Lyric’s Song,” from watching a movie one night on Lifetime called “America”, starring Rosie O’ Donnell Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Donnell Hicks, author of Lyric’s Song →