My Brain Won't Float Away author to appear in
popular morning show Despierta America (Univision)
When: Thursday, January 31st., 2008.
Despierta America from 7 to 10 AM
(UNIVISION) Check local listing for cable or dish channel
Despierta América, one of the most popular Spanish
language morning television programs, will present a
segment about Annette Pérez, author of the bilingual
children's book My Brain Won't Float Away/Mi cerebro
no va a sair flotando (Campanita Books, New York).
The segment will recognize the merits both of the book
and its author, who has suffered from hydrocephalus
since early childhood. In My Brain
Won't Float Away, Annette narrates her true story
of growing up with hydrocephalus with humor, honesty,
and compassion, and proves with her story that even
the simplest act can change one's life forever.
This is the second honor bestowed on Annette and her
book during the month of January. On January 6, Puerto
Rico's First Lady, Luisa Gándara, selected My
Brain Won't Float Away as one of the presents to
give to thousands of children during the traditional
Three Kings Day celebration.
Annette Pérez was born in New York City to a
family of Puerto Rican origin. She was diagnosed with
hydrocephalus as an infant.She is currently pursuing
her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and
Special Education and works for the Department of Education
of the City of New York.
