My Seven Other Mothers

About the Book

Mothering is a central and vital aspect of our lives. Simultaneously, it’s a sensitive and complex issue for many people to discuss. The story, My Seven Mothers, however, challenges us to revisit our understanding of mothers. As we enter into lives of these women/mothers, we undoubtedly will notice their unique inner and infl uential powers. Truly, an intimate narrative, My Seven Mothers, is storytelling with a purpose.

About the Author

As an educator for the past twenty-five years, Dr. Lenetta Raysha Lee began her education at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She continued her education at The Ohio State University where she earned a Masters Degree in Language Arts and reading. Interested in combining all of her research ideas, African American Children’s Literature, literacy across the curriculum, and multicultural education, Dr. Lee earned a PhD from the first African and African American Studies Department at Temple University. Currently Dr. Lee holds 3 teaching certifications from the Pennsylvania Department of Education: Early Childhood, Reading Specialist & English as Second Language. Dr. Lee has taught first grade, middle school and high school as well as college age students. She currently resides in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania with her son Langston. Dr. Lee is the author of My Seven Other Mothers: A Journey of Transformation. This is her first picture book. Interested in flowers, nature and photograph, Dr. Lee used photographs from her personal collection for her artwork. For information about lectures, author visits, and workshop, contact Dr. Lee at Lenetta.Raysha.Lee@gmail.com.