Oh, Nigel is That You ?

This is a poetry book with twelve (12) stanzas. It should interest children, 5-13 years of age; younger or older. Each line is a year in the life of Nigel, my nephew. I had the privilege of living with Nigel, from a toddler till the age of seven (7). He is an exceptional young man along with my other nieces, nephews and all children who continue to touch my life. The illustrations for this book were designed from Harriatt Creations: With a colorful, defined and descriptive remake of Nigel’s life in poetic verse by the gifted, illustrious and talented; Meika Harriatt.

Janis Latimore grew up in Paris, France, Washington, D.C., and the Metropolitan area of Prince Georges County, Maryland. She is a retired public servant, poet, freelance writer, union affiliate (appeal letters) and assists students with writing projects and assignments. Her publications include: The Evelyn Petry Poetry Award, publications in a poetry anthology, A Directed Research Project: DC Educational Reforms and the High Dropout Rate of Minority Students Nationwide: Issues and Trends, and a lifelong collection of prose: On the humanities, love and discord within our society.