Nana's Summertime Treats by Sharon RogersAs far as my family can remember, from back in the early 1960s up to the present, most summers when school is out African American children are sent down South to stay with close family members, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, to learn how to work the fields or just for free child care. In those days, we truly believed in the scripture that says, "I am my brother's keeper" (Genesis 4:9).This story is about a little girl named Kiari in the twenty-first century, and the routine continues. Kiari is taught that Nana, her grandmother, does her share to keep the family going. What Kiari learns is that being a good cook is hard work. Kiari also learns some reading skills and business techniques at a very young age. She looks forward to sharing this valuable time with her grandparents.Sharon Rogers was born and raise in the small town of Hickman Kentucky population 2,365. She is the daughter of Aubrey and Annie Ruth Brown. Number five out of six children, raised with three brothers and two sisters. She graduated from Fulton County High School. She was a devote member of Lake Chapel Baptist Church where she help taughtSunday School and song in the choir. She would take the Sunday School lesson and put them into today terms so the student could understand it better. She would go over the lesson with her mom to make sure she was on the right track. Sharon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Home Economics, Child Development from Murray State University and a Master’s Degree in Education, Instructional Technology from American InterContinental University. She has been writing since high school. She creates stories from her family photo albums. She uses her past and present experiences to uplift young children and motivate them to be all they can be, no matter their age. As a Head Start teacher she would write stories about her students as the star of the story to make them laugh and feel empowered to add to the store. As the Community Resource Manager, when the pandemic hit, she transitioned this service to online so parents could have story time in the homes with their children by creating “Mrs. Sharon Reading Corner. Her ultimate goal is that children actually be excited about learning and seeing themselves in what is read to and with them. She wants them to see the power and potential that reading can have on their lives and the place it can take them.. Sharon is a proud member of Galilee Baptist Church: She served as a Sunday School Teacher, Director of Junior Church, and Black History Month Director. Sharon took pride in building the church Library. Sharon and her husband Alfonso, donated for ten years the Damion Rogers Scholarship to one graduating senior for higher education. Sharon also assist students in preparing for college. Sharon remains connected to her Murray State University community as an active member of the Alumni Association. She was inducted as the Outstanding Children’s Services Professional-Child Advocate Award in 2014. Sharon recognizes that ‘you can write the script to your own movie or story. She believes when you bless someone else you are blessed for giving. She is committed to continuing being a servant leader. She spends her free time doing motivational speaking for teenagers, writing children’s short stories, poetry, shopping and spending time with her family and Christian friends.” She presently resides in Lansing, Michigan with her wonderful husband Alfonsohttps://www.amazon.com/Nanas-Summertime-Treats-Sharon-Rogers/dp/1662468342/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1M7GBXRH3OIPK&keywords=Sharon+Rogers+Nana%27s+Summertime+Treats&qid=1662697095&sprefix=dr+patrinia+m+bryant+ruby+and+adora+a+bilingual+story+and+activity+book+%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-1https://www.pagepublishing.com/books/?book=nanas-summertime-treatshttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/92222kppa.mp3