Yvonne Idella Jones Grant taught second grade for thirty years as a public school teacher. Mrs. Grant also served for a period of time as drama coach at Richmond Hill Elementary School in the Bryan...view moreYvonne Idella Jones Grant taught second grade for thirty years as a public school teacher. Mrs. Grant also served for a period of time as drama coach at Richmond Hill Elementary School in the Bryan County Community Education Program.
She has been married for more than 40 years to Otis Grant, Jr. and together, they raised, three athletic and energetic sons: Otis Grant III, Geordan R. Grant, and Marq J. Grant. Through the years, she performed in numerous Christian plays written and directed by George F. Jones, her father and some of which were written and directed by her sister, Constance J. Newsome. Mrs. Grant receives great pleasure in worshipping God, singing gospel songs, writing poetry, and sharing precious moments with her grandchildren. The author also enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
This first book she has authored, includes poems addressed to each grandchild by name. She has great interest in the growth and development of children. There is a desire to instill lasting moral values in children and in everyone who will experience the inspired writings of Things to Know as You Grow: A Collection of Grandmas Poems.view less