Growing up, Rachel C. Edwards thought her poetry would pave the way for her to become a rapper, not a children’s book author.
It wasn’t until she became a grandmother she realized what her writing was for. While her husband is away during the week truck driving, Edwards stays with her kids and watches the grandchildren.
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Rachel C Edwards reads from her book series "The Adventures of Jack Jack and BoBo" at Dadeville's library last Saturday.
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PHOTOS: Adventures of Jack Jack and Bo Bo book event
Local author Rachel C Edwards visited the Dadeville Public Library at 10 a.m. on Aug. 12 to share her children's book series. Along with Edwards, a special guest came to give "check ups" for attendee's stuffed animals.
PHOTOS: Adventures of Jack Jack and Bo Bo book event
Edwards said her grandson, Jackson, inspired her to write the series.
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