My Canvas

About the Book

My Canvas is a collection of short stories that come together to create one. These are true stories based on a child’s life, presented on coarse material, as seen through her eyes. Witness her struggle to understand life’s mysteries as she tries to fit into society, while basically raising her own self. Her story will make you laugh at some of the witty things she does to survive and fit in, while other instances will make you cry as she encounters things she cannot comprehend. Follow her journey into adulthood where early life experiences affect her self-esteem and decisions. This tale will jolt your memories back to your youth (especially if you ran the neighborhood and didn't get caught in mischievous acts) and above all, it will attest to basic desires as to what we all want and need: love and acceptance. This piece will help teens and young adults speak up, and can also serve as a resource to help parents see the early signs of struggle in the lives of their children. Feel free to go wherever your emotions direct you. Enjoy!

About the Author

Cherry Sparks resides in Troy, Michigan. She is a former Miss Detroit, an accomplished actress who has starred in several Detroit productions. She has been a model for various hair magazines and is presently a hair stylist and author. Cherry enjoys playing indoor and outdoor sports, and aspires to direct and produce major films. Cherry is firmly spiritually grounded, loves life and is a humanitarian. Her ultimate goal is to become an advocate to help change lives by empowering people to believe in their self-worth, as she continues to work on her own.