Boy

(Hardback)

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Boy is an endearing story that ties closely to the lived experience of the author. Boy is a childhood nickname that was given to her by her father and is the name she introduces herself with. This story follows Boy as she assumes various career choices and navigates the fundamentals of what this career may entail. Boy's father encourages her in each scenario and reminds her that he is a willing resource and support system regardless of the path she may choose. Throughout the story, the relationship between father and daughter grows as does Boy. Although it is never disclosed which career choice Boy selected, the story depicts that the relationship between the two characters continues into Boy's adulthood and the father's old age. The story of Boy is intended to encourage readers to expand their expectations of themselves and to help them detect underlying deeper issues that are hidden within the prose. Reading the story of Boy presents an opportunity for adventure, nostalgia, self-reflection, and hope.

Author Bio

Anastasia is originally from Toccoa, Ga, and still resides in her home state and with her husband, Chase, and Yorkie, Samson. This book is written in memory of her childhood spent with her late father, George W. Moore. Currently, Anastasia is a middle grades educator and looks forward to sharing her love for reading and writing with her students. Email the author at boywrites@gmail.com Wendy Thompson, Artist and Illustrator, resides in Toccoa, GA with her
husband, Nicky Evans. Her artwork can be found on Etsy:
WThompsonsFineArt or you can contact her via email at:
wthompson1211@yahoo.com