CUTV News Radio spotlights author Barbara A. Pierce

White Plains, NY – Barbara A. Pierce is a retired elementary school teacher and author of 14 books for children.

Pierce is the author of six children’s books: The Perfect Place for Toodles; Mama Lupita’s Puree Ole; A Mystery in Winters Park; The Game That Sam Plays; Sophie Virginia and the Little Red Boots; and The Emperor’s Regret. She has also written three books of poetry for children: From an Ant Hill Springs a Mountain; Whichever Way the Wind Blows; Just South of the Rainbow. Her next book What’s Troubling the Old Manor House is currently awaiting release.

Pierce was inspired to write her books because, as an elementary school teacher for over 40 years, she was always looking for materials to keep her students excited and interested in learning.

Pierce also developed A Challenge of Common Knowledge and A Challenge of Common Knowledge II, a collection of 401 queries and responses across a variety of subject matter, including mathematics, social studies, language arts, science, art and more.

Pierce says she is most proud of Remembering our Black Trailblazers and Their Legacies and its follow-up Remembering our Black Trailblazers and Their Legacies II.

“I found that so many black children are just not aware of their heritage and how much black people have contributed to this society,” says Pierce. “Black Americans have been an integral part of the American scene for hundreds of years. Those that you will read about here are the phoenixes that rose from the depths of slavery or segregated society. Against all odds through perseverance, drive, and commitment, they have accomplished greatness. Their dedication and hard work allowed them to rise above adversity with pride and dignity.