Deborah Connor Coker

DEBORAH CONNOR COKER is an American children's book author known for her engaging stories that often highlight themes of self-esteem and cultural heritage. Her notable works include "I Like Me!" (1995) a Little Golden Book that encourages children to embrace their individuality and "Aunt Mattie's Present" (1997) which tells the story of a young girl contemplating the perfect gift for her glamorous, well-traveled aunt (currently unavailable but reappearing in the near future)," Peach of A Girl" highlighting a young girls many remarkable gifts in a world surrounded by personal gifts, and the accompanying "Peach of a Girl: The Coloring Book". In addition to her writing career, Coker has experience as an administrator for New York City public schools and has worked as an editor for Random House Publishing Company and as a literary agent for the Connor Literary Agency, focusing on nonfiction, children's books, young adult literature mainstream fiction, suspense, humor, and historical fiction.