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Just South Of The Rainbow -- A Fantastic Poetic Journey Through Wonderful Poetry Interwoven With Humor and Light-Hearted Fun

MT. VERNON, N.Y., Oct. 31, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Xlibris proudly releases Just South Of The Rainbow, a delightful book of poetry written by Barbara A. Pierce. This charming collection is sure to captivate the heart and mind of any reader with its interestingly familiar themes and rhyming verses.

Just South Of The Rainbow is just one of three books of poetry that the author has written. In this anthology Miss Pierce skillfully creates a winning blend of humor, light-heartedness, and fun through topics that cover a broad spectrum. Many are thought-provoking as well as delightful and entertaining. The poems are also easy to read and are further enhanced by wonderful artwork. To add a bit more variety, a few couplets have been added.

About the Author

Barbara A. Pierce was born in Memphis, Tennessee where she lived until moving to New York City at an early age. She attended junior high school there, then high school in Mount Vernon, New York. After graduation, she worked as a telephone operator for two and a half years before entering college in Pennsylvania. Upon receiving a degree in education, Miss Pierce began her career as an elementary school teacher that lasted for thirty-five years. It was during that time that she pursued and earned a Masters Degree in education and reading. Since retiring in 2003, Miss Pierce has worked as a substitute teacher and has written three books of poetry. Miss Pierce's name has appeared in Who's Who In American Publications, most recently in the 2006-2007, Seventh Edition.

              Just South Of The Rainbow  * by Barbara A. Pierce
                     Publication Date: October 22, 2007
            Trade Paperback; $10.00; 81 pages; 978-1-4257-7204-8
             Cloth Hardback; $20.00; 81 pages; 978-1-4257-7208-6

To request a complimentary paperback review copy, contact the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7836.

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