2020 #27-UP CLOSE & PERSONAL W/ AUTHOR TACARDRA ROUNTREE

Tacardra Rountree is a native of Augusta, Georgia. She is an author, public speaker,

and educator. Rountree has her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood

Education from Fort Valley State University (Fort Valley, GA) and her Master of

Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Minnesota

(Minneapolis, MN).

She is the author of Writings From Down Through the Years (2013) and Hello Queen

(2018). Writings From Down Through the Years is a compilation of inspirational poetry

and readings. Rountree seeks to motivate, inspire, and honor heritage through various

expressions of poetry.

Hello Queen is her second book and first children's picture book. It is illustrated by

Audrey “Sala Adenike” Jeter- Allen. Hello Queen is a poetic portrayal of what a Queen

represents - beauty, intelligence, determination, and more.

Rountree seeks to encourage and inspire others with her heartfelt words. She is always

excited to share her books with schools and libraries. Her poetry has appeared in the

newsletters of educational organizations and has been read at various programs and

conferences. Her work is in two anthologies, Moments of Reflection and Joy and

Treasured Poems of America (Fall 1996 Edition). Rountree was a Featured Author at

the Palmetto State Literacy Association’s 45th Annual Conference.

In addition to writing poetry, Rountree enjoys traveling, liturgical dancing and public

speaking. One of her favorite scriptures is Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the plans I have

for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you

hope and a future. Rountree currently resides in South Carolina.

Author Website: https://www.authortrountree.com/

Facebook Author Page: T.B. Rountree

https://www.facebook.com/TB-Rountree-640481756011399

Amazon Links: Writings From Down Through the Years -

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1475998996/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i1

Hello Queen -

https://www.amazon.com/Hello-Queen-Tacardra-B-Rountree/dp/1095015540/ref=tmm_pap_sw

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