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Customer of the Day @Valerie Fairley Celebrated her 50th birthday in the Bridgette dress in Coral! #HappyBirthday #youbetterwerk!

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Denver Joe's Third Grade Experience

Denver Joe’s Third Grade Experience, written by Valerie Fairley, tells an engaging and thoughtful story.

Through the eyes of third grader Denver Joe Jones, you will get to join Denver Joe as he embarks upon a year-long adventurous, educational, drama-filled, fun, laugh-out-loud, yet loving “experience,” with his grandmother, Vivica, in Mississippi. Along with Denver Joe, you will get to experience life in the classroom, take a trip to the zoo, attend a magic show, participate in a cooking class, visit the beach, attend church, and ride-along a road-trip for a special visit to the “Mississippi Delta!”                                

Denver Joe’s Third Grade Experience is a story written with real substance. A delightful, multi-layered story, which can be interpreted in many ways. This story is made up of images of love and compassion. It depicts the importance of embracing change or “the new”, while remaining true to yourself, respecting diversity& culture, openness to differences among people, cultures and perspectives, and overcoming stereotypes and misconceptions.

 The easy to read, conversational writing style, the logical flow of the story, and the educational twist makes this book a new classic. Fairley does an extraordinary job of creatively educating and informing her readers about life, people, culture, practices, and perspectives within Mississippi/ the Mississippi Delta in a non-complex, but simple language.

Denver Joe’s Third Grade Experience is a “keeper.” One I will be sharing with this new generation, generations to come and with anyone who loves and appreciates Southern (Mississippi) Heritage. This is one book that deserves a place on your bookshelf!!!!!!!!!!!! - ~Romeshia C. Thomas~

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Valerie D. Fairley a native of Moorhead recounts her experiences growing up in the Mississippi Delta. Valerie is a 1981 graduate of Gentry High School.  She vividly recalls chopping and picking cotton in the fields of the Mississippi Delta.  She remembers working as a teenager alongside of her parents Cleotha Dean, Sr. and Minnie Dean at Planters Bank, performing janitorial services. She believes developing those strong work ethics has given her tenacity and strength to overcome life challenges.

Fairley received a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Mississippi Valley State University, Masters in Elementary Education and Special Education, and a Specialist in Education from Delta State University. Additionally, she received a Masters in Christian Counseling from Abundant Blessings Theological Seminary. She furthered her studies toward a doctorate at Walden University and is presently a second year doctoral student at Abundant Blessing Theological Seminary.

Fairley taught in the public schools of Sunflower County for 20 years. She taught at James C. Rosser Elementary in Moorhead, East Sunflower Elementary, and Ruleville Central Elementary.  In addition, she served as Student Services Coordinator at the Vocational Center in Indianola. Fairley began her teaching career in Tchula, Mississippi at S. V. Marshall Elementary School. Fairley is currently employed in the Leflore County School District as a librarian.

Fairley has received numerous of awards for outstanding test scores in Reading and Language arts, while employed in the Sunflower County School District She was a former recipient of 2011 Unsung Hero Award.

Fairley has currently written three children’s books: A is for Abigail, Betsey Butterfly’s Beautiful Wings,and DenverJoe’s Third Grade Experience. Fairley’s Adult Books are: Magnolia Heaven, Mississippi Proud, Southern Comforts, and Looking for Daddy. Her books are available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles. DenverJoe’s Third Grade Experience is currently available at Tate Publishing.

Fairley attends Macedonia Church of God in Moorhead, and Metropolitan Baptist Church in Collins, Mississippi. She is married to Rev. Tommy Fairley, Sr. of Collins, Mississippi, and has three adult children, Edwin,Michael, and Tatianna.

MS/ Delta Book Signing

My book signing adventure began in my own hometown of Moorhead, MS.We had a fabulous time surrounded with family and friends. The decorations were lovely. Thanks Tajada! Two of my classmates were there for support, Glenda Faye Jackson and Curtis Smith. It was a huge success! The mayor and first lady Holland were present to invite everyone. It was truly heartwarming! My dear, 89 year old  mother shared my poem, Dementia with the audience. I had cousins from Texas, and Florida present.