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Young Author Says, ‘It Was All A Dream’
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
In order to create a future career, one needs a vivid imag- ination. Then, if that imagina- tion is combined with a natural talent, you have the perfect formula for a future storyteller.
Tre’Shawn “Tre” Tay- lor is a perfect example that the formula works. At the ten- der age of 11, the aspiring writer has penned his first fic- tion novel.
The young storyteller takes the reader on a journey as the main character, Eli, had a dream of becoming “the best NBA player to ever live.” Tre begins his story with the young man playing basketball. Eli’s
ticed he had a natural talent for the game.
With this knowledge, Eli decides that he wants to not only become an NBA player, but he wants to be the best ever. So, the readers go on the journey with Eli in his quest of becoming the best.
The book is entitled “It Was All A Dream,” illus- trated by Ms. Ronika Hughes. In addition to work- ing for the Sentinel, Ms. Hughes is a local Graphic
Artist and owner of Am- bri’ance Graphic Design Stu- dio.
Tre is the son of Charles and Alicia Taylor, to whom he dedicated the book. He is the grandson of Eric and Barbara Harris, Carl and Ronair Golden, Archie and Alveda Dawkins, and Charles Taylor, Sr. His sis- ter is Jasmene Taylor.
Tre is a member of Peace Progressive Missionary Bap- tist Church, and the 6th grader
attends Progress Village Mid- dle Magnet, where he is an honor student.
Tre enjoys playing foot- ball, basketball, running track, reading, and spending time with his family. Although he hasn’t decided on what his fu- ture will be, he knows that he will become famous, success- ful, and make his family proud.
For more information about the book, email books- bytre@gmail.com.
TRE’SHAWN “TRE” TAYLOR Novice Author
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Ms. Lewis further stated
that she was glad that Super- intendent Jeff Eakins took ownership of the problem. She also agrees with School Board member Tammy Shamburger, who said the parents need to take owner- ship as well.
Ms. Lewis stated, “A lot of people don’t want to hear it, but parents can’t just drop their kids off at school and not take an active role. Ownership for this problem should be taken by the parents, the schools, and the students.
“This is not just a school problem, it’s everyone’s prob- lem. We have a lot of work to do.
“Some of the schools have been making progress, but three of the main concerns are Potter, Washington, and Sheehy. Washington and Pot- ter have made “F” grades across the board since 2014.”
Ms. Lewis concluded with, “Superintendent Eakins plans to involve Har- rison Peters, Chief of Schools, Administration; Donell Underdue, and Owen Young, Area Superin- tendents for Areas 4 and 7, re- spectively, in this process. If he does, then they need to have some teeth and their voices need to be heard.”
(City Editor Iris B. Holton contributed to this story.)
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