Eleven-Year-Old Author Helps Kids Overcome Fears with The Light in the Dark

Chicago native, Eric I. Keyes, III will sign his new book, The Light in the Dark from April 5-9 at Borders Beverly, 2210 W. 95th Street, Chicago (773) 445-5471

CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) April 4, 2004 ---Do you remember your biggest childhood fear? Were you afraid of monsters? Maybe you were afraid of ghosts. Ill bet you were afraid of the dark.

Children can now overcome their fear of the dark by focusing on The Light in the Dark, a book by 11-year-old Chicago native Eric I. Keyes, III. Keyes will read and sign copies of his new book, the first release from Chicago based GEM Literary Foundation, during Reading is Fun" Week at Borders-Beverly, 2210 W. 95th Street, (773) 445-5471. Reading is Fun Week will run from April 5-April 9 from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.

In The Light in the Dark (retail list price $14.99, ISBN 0-9722795-5-5) little Iggy learns that when he finds the courage to turn off his nightlight, there will be something amazing on the other side. This is the first in an amusing series that celebrates encouragement, imagination, positive thinking and self-discovery. The vibrant illustrations by Chicago artist Paula Marie are lovely in color and harmony. The book, which encourages the fun of reading through rhythm, rhyme and repetition, is a complete educational resource with glossary, journal and book report page.

Eric I. Keyes, III was born in Chicago, Illinois and currently lives in California. The young author is looking forward to becoming a teen. He loves nature and wildlife. His dream career will revolve around researching, nurturing and educating others about animals and the natural world with a focus in marine life.

To arrange interview opportunities with Eric, contact media agent L.A. Saditte at (818) 992-5263.

To request review copies of The Light in the Dark, contact The GEM Literary Foundation at (773) 445-4946, or (877) KID-1-BOOK.
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The GEM Literary Foundation
P.O. Box 43476
Chicago, IL 60643-0476
773-445-4946

CONTACT: L.A. SADITTE
PHONE: (818) 922-5263