Product Description
by Judith Gupton Wiley (Author), Lilian Stark (Illustrator)
Everyone has been given unique physical characteristics and talents. There is something beyond these usual personal qualities, however, that makes each child more special. What is it?
Author Biography
Judith Gupton Wiley is a native Delawarean and proud mother of two adult children. A retired high school counselor, Judith holds Degrees from Howard University, Catholic University of America, and the University of Delaware. Feeling "blessed and grateful," Judith is committed to "helping others" and is an avid community voluneer. Her awards include the Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Award" and the Pacem In Terris "Peacemaker Among Us Award." Judith advocates for Delaware's foster care children and does international work with children in orphanages. Her work with abused, neglected, and abandoned children inspired her to write the books "Something More Special" and the revised version"You Are Loved" and to donate these books to children in foster care, homeless shelters and orphanages. Additionally, she founded the nonprofit organization Children Empowered By Love, Inc. whose goals are to uplift the self-esteem of "at risk/marginalized" children, to let them know that they are loved, and to heighten their personal life's vision. "Something More Special" has been translated into Spanish and French and has been donated to children in 10 countries throughout the world. Judith is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Ezion-Mount Carmel United Methodist Church.
