Toledo, OH Author Publishes Short Story

Baby Strong Quartet, a new book by Vera M. Rice, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

This short story follows the life of Blossie Matthews Strong and her five children who lived in the segregated South. This piece of work was inspired by her granddaughter, who yearned to learn more about her grandmother's life.

About the Author
Vera M. Rice has been married to her husband, Charles Rice III, retired V.P. from Libbey Glass, for 49 years. She has two children and one grandchild. Rice graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor's in education and Roosevelt University of Chicago with a Master's in education and administration. She has worked in the public school system for over 20 years.

Rice enjoys spending her time vacationing in Florida and participating in Church Ministry. She also earned a certificate of Christian Training from the American Baptist College in Nashville, Tennessee.

Baby Strong Quartet is a 52-page paperback with a retail price of $18.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4809-9236-8. It is also available in hardcover and eBook. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore bookstore.dorrancepublishing.com.