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Ms. Gloria Swift teaches students with special needs. She holds mutiple degrees and credentials in Education. Ms. Swift earned her school district's Human Rights Award for her dedication and efforts to improve the education of teachers and students. She was also named Reading Teacher of the Year.

Ms. Gloria Swift emigrated from Belize in 1973, served in the United States Army; worked as a Deputy Sheriff; and was sworn in as the first female officer of a Police Department. Next, she joined the Management Team at Security Pacific National Bank and worked her way up to Assistant Vice President. She departed after 12 years and published her autobiography The Stepchild Speaks Out, chronicling her experiences in racial discrimination and injustice in law enforcement and banking. She continues to write about real issues and tell real stories.

Lost Innocence, True Story of Little Consuelo Saldana reminds us all of the need to protect our children, keeping in mind that the predators are usually not strangers. A percentage of the proceeds from this book will be going to Sojourn, a project of OPCC (a sanctuary for women and children harmed by domestic violence).

It's Not My Fault: A Note to My teachers chronicles the challenges of a drug baby as she tries to navigate the school curriculum. The events of September 11, 2001, prompted My America,a book of poetry showcasing the strength, courage, and dedication of all Americans as we stand tall to rebuild.

Remembering Mama, God's Faithful Servant is a tribute to her mother and all mothers everywhere. Find out more about these books at http://remembermama.wix.com/remembering-mama