Only When it Rains

By Tommi L. Stephens

"Only When it Rains" is a children's book that addresses the issue of literacy.  One's ability, or inability to read, is an important topic which affects us globally. 

This entertaining, heart-warming story, addresses this topic as seen and experienced through the eyes of a young child who learns, unexpectedly, that his beloved grandfather has very limited reading ability.  The boy convinces him that it is never too late to improve reading skills believed to have been lost many years before.  It is an engaging lesson of tolerance, inspiration, family history and love.

Although classified as a "children's book," "Only When it Rains" is a story that can also be read and enjoyed by adults, especially those who struggle with limited reading skills.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Word Processing Diva, LLC
• Release date: Mar 22, 2015
• ISBN: 9781393332213

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Only When it Rains

Only When it Rains

TOMMI L. STEPHENS

Illustrations by Tgosketch Illustration

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PUBLISHED BY WORD PROCESSING DIVA, LLC

NEW JERSEY

Word Processing Diva.com

ONLY WHEN IT RAINS.  Copyright © 2014, by Tommi L. Stephens.  All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.  This book contains material protected under International and Federal Copyright Laws and Treaties. Any unauthorized reprint or use of this material is prohibited. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means whatsoever, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system without express written permission from the author/publisher. 

For information contact Word Processing Diva, LLC, P.O. Box 7066, Green Brook, NJ  08812, or visit us online:  www.wordprocessingdiva.com.

FIRST EDITION.

Editing, layout of book cover, interior, and publishing by Colleen R. Carpenter, Word Processing Diva.com.

Illustrations by Tgosketch Illustration.

Once you learn to read, you will forever be free.

― Frederick Douglass

Acknowledgements

When I was thinking about writing this book and feeling a bit apprehensive about the thought of the novel experience, many people were most encouraging.  Because they believed in me and supported my journey in unchartered waters, I was inspired to pen this book.

To my son, LaMar, thanks for reading my first manuscript and thinking this was a story that should be told.  He felt this was a book for those who had carried the shame of poor reading skills for many years, believing it was too late to learn.

To my editor, Colleen Carpenter, whose enthusiasm for the project was infectious.  Thanks for your expert editing skills and guidance and for your ability to advise as well as support my efforts.

To my friends and family members who continuously offered prayers and scriptures to keep me focused, believing and moving forward.  Thank you for always being