Author writes 6th book
By Kathryn Rice
Irene Alexander is surrounded by the six books she has authored. Her newest, “The New Boy – El Alumno Nuevo” is written in English and Spanish.
Irene Alexander, Barnard, has authored her sixth book, “The New Student – El Alumno Nuevo,” and it is in English and Spanish.
Alexander, the South Nodaway Spanish teacher, explains that the story is about a Hispanic boy who goes to a new school. The book is dedicated to the people of Mercedes, TX, where Alexander began her teaching career.
This book joins Alexander’s other titles, “The Boy who had Nine Cats,” “Harry the Horse and the Five Fleas,” “Real Stories,” “Carrie’s Catch” and “True Heart,” which are all for sale at the Nodaway News Leader.
Alexander describes her books as read-aloud stories for parents and children. Alexander credits her love of writing to her elementary school teacher, Helen Dixon, who encouraged her to write down ideas.
“This made an impression on me that my ideas were worthwhile,” Alexander said.
In each of her books, Alexander tells a story with a life lesson. “Carrie’s Catch” is about a girl dealing with her grandfather’s death. “The New Student” is about acceptance and different cultures.
Read more at http://www.nodawaynews.com/author-writes-6th-book/
Irene Alexander is surrounded by the six books she has authored. Her newest, “The New Boy – El Alumno Nuevo” is written in English and Spanish.
Irene Alexander, Barnard, has authored her sixth book, “The New Student – El Alumno Nuevo,” and it is in English and Spanish.
Alexander, the South Nodaway Spanish teacher, explains that the story is about a Hispanic boy who goes to a new school. The book is dedicated to the people of Mercedes, TX, where Alexander began her teaching career.
This book joins Alexander’s other titles, “The Boy who had Nine Cats,” “Harry the Horse and the Five Fleas,” “Real Stories,” “Carrie’s Catch” and “True Heart,” which are all for sale at the Nodaway News Leader.
Alexander describes her books as read-aloud stories for parents and children. Alexander credits her love of writing to her elementary school teacher, Helen Dixon, who encouraged her to write down ideas.
“This made an impression on me that my ideas were worthwhile,” Alexander said.
In each of her books, Alexander tells a story with a life lesson. “Carrie’s Catch” is about a girl dealing with her grandfather’s death. “The New Student” is about acceptance and different cultures.
Read more at http://www.nodawaynews.com/author-writes-6th-book/