G. Alan Brooks, Ruby A. Brooks Adventures of Zumba and Rumba

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Th e Adventures of Zumba and Rumba Book One: Th e Separation was written with thetwo grandchildren who live in New York. Book Two: Th e Hunt for Th eir Father and BookTh ree: Th e Quest to Find Th eir Mother were written with Ruby Brooks, who lives in Miami. Th e authors all love stories and books. Th e time spent together with the grandfather andthe grandchildren collaborating on the books was super special. Th ere were many hours of funspinning tales, brainstorming, and exploring multiple ideas through diff erent resources. Th eauthors did extensive research on African folklore, geography, wildlife, and stories, reading booksand learning about numerous aspects of the African Continent. Ruby is very creative, and her vast imagination fueled many of these stories. Once a generalidea for a chapter was developed, she quickly created many alternative situations and adventures. It was such fun to watch both new and old characters develop more fully in these last two books. Th e fourth book about adventures in Egypt is currently underway, and it is being writtenwith Alana Brooks, who lives in Miami. All the grandchildren help with all of the books, buteach book has a primary grandchild author(s). Th e authors hope these books provide inspiration and opportunity for families to have aspecial time together, reading and sharing stories.