The New Kid at School

About the Book

We got this new kid at school today, and I knew times I looked at him we weren't gonna set horses. he had on short pants and socks that came up to his knees. Why, I ain't ever seen no boy in these here parts dress like that. Why he even talks funny and ever time he spoke some of us boys would laugh at him. He said he knew all of his numbers, and had won spelling bees in other school. I know my numbers too, but don't have to go bragging about it. Spelling ain't for me I just write what ever way it sounded.

About the Author

I was born in Clio, South Carolina. My parents worked on farms, and in textile mills. My family was not rich by any standards. We worked hard for what we had and were thankful for everything we had. I graduated from McColl High School, McColl, South Carolina. After several years of working in retail and finance I went to college. I graduated from Coker College, Hartsville, S.C. with a BA Degree. I am employed as a teacher in Chesterfield County School District in South Carolina. I teach 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. I helped some students write several stories for a Language Arts assignment which led me to write this particular short story. Some of my favorite things to do include: writing songs and singing. I have been writing since high school in my spare time, but never tried to publish any of my writings. I have four children and I have grandchildren. I love them very much!