Yes, I Can! Do and Be It

Original Jamaican bobsled team member Devon Harris reads from his new motivational children’s book in New York.

Congers, NY (PRWEB) August 20, 2006 -- Waterhouse Publishing announced today that original team member and former captain of the Jamaican Bobsled Team, Devon Harris will be reading from his new children’s book Yes. I Can! The readings will take place at the following locations:

Book Signing - Blue Stockings
August 27 at 3pm
172 Allen Street (between Stanton and Rivington)
Tel: 212-777-6028

Book Signing - Hue-Man Bookstore & Cafe
Sept 02 at 2 pm
2319 Frederick Douglass Blvd (between 124th and 125th Streets)
Tel: 212-665-7400

Composed in verse, this incredibly motivational book chronicles the experiences of the original team members who, with a strong belief in themselves and each other as well as a “can do” attitude, became the first to represent their island nation in the Winter Olympic Games, which were held in Calgary, Canada in 1988. This unlikely feat shocked the world and inspired the 1993 block buster movie by Walt Disney Productions entitled “Cool Runnings.”

“Yes, I Can”, intended for children ranging in the ages of seven to twelve years, will teach and reinforce to readers that, like the original Jamaican bobsled team, they too will achieve their dreams once they believe in themselves, work hard and persevere. The book focuses on following one’s own dreams, eliminating fear to pursue those dreams and embracing opportunities despite the inevitable obstacles they will face. Harris anticipates that the powerful lessons this improbable yet true story espouses will not only inspire children to build a healthy and high self esteem but will also encourage them to pursue their dreams even in the face of insurmountable odds.

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