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Meet The Author
Darniqua Bowen
Darniqua Bowen is from Castleberry, Alabama. She attended Conecuh County Jr. High School in elementary and middle school in Castleberry, AL. She graduated from Hillcrest High School in Evergreen, Alabama, in 2013. In 2016 she graduated from Faulkner State Community College with an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts.She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of West Alabama. When Darniqua was a baby, she had major surgery to remove her appendix.
That was when she met Dr. Marsha D. Raulerson. After every appointment, Dr. Raulerson would let Darniqua pick out a book: who knew this would one day give her the idea to write her own children's book?
Based On A True Story
A Scar of Bravery
Raelee was a little girl full of excitement and fun! Until one day, everything changed. With a fever that wouldn't stop rising, unable to eat and pain in her stomach, Nana knew that something was wrong with her granddaughter. When they went to the hospital, the doctors took Raelee into surgery immediately, leaving Raelee with a scar on her belly. Follow along on her journey where Dr. Raulie teaches her that a scar symbolizes great bravery and strength!
Talya
"My students were engaged in the story from beginning to end. They also learned a valuable lesson. A great story!"
Sinclair
"I originally purchased this book for my daughter but when I finished reading it I went and purchased a second copy for one of my patients to read for their upcoming surgery. Beatiful story."
Kevin
“I loved reading this to my grandchildren. It taught them how to be brave in difficult times.”
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