Tech-Mania
A Modern Day Malady
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“There once was a girl with a strong will and intention, Her parents, it seemed, craved Divine Intervention. Tech-Mania, a malady, was Lilli’s addiction, Her parents, forlorn, over this horrid affliction.” “You see Lilli could not part with her not-so-smart phone. Her parents feared she would spend her life all alone. Poor dear, she could not stop texting and scrolling and talking, Her parents would spy on her—almost like stalking.”
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About the Book
The humorous rhyming poetic format invites readers of all ages to identify their own unique experiences and provides them with a light-hearted look at their own over-use and reliance on technology and to ponder its effects on quality of life and quality of health, both mentally and physically. By following the story of little Lilli’s malady of addiction to her phone, the reader watches how her parents come to grapple with their own over-use of technology and its negative effects. Though the format, words and illustrations are directed toward children, adults can also enjoy and appreciate the simplistic and genuine approach to a serious message that is gaining more and more attention and credibility in our modern world.
About the Author
The reader will be especially engaged with the story due to the narrator’s unique style in poetry format in conveying an important message of the power of technology and its’ ill effects through over-use. Her background of experience with writing comes through her many years teaching English and Language Arts in secondary schools. As a drama teacher, she has written specialized plays and skits for her students to perform. Hosting Poetry Nights and Family History Events, the author has used her own writing to highlight the needs and education of her students and encouraged them to also use writing to express themselves as well. She has also frequently attended writing workshops and seminars.