Each volume will have at least one poem that is inspired by the stories within it. In Volume 1, the Fireside chats and other memories about my relationship with my grandmother inspired my never-ending poem: I Be Kazie. This poem is on the back cover of Volume 1: I’m Prinkie. I Be Kazie I be Kazie. I lived in a box. I represent the knowledge and wisdom Of the generations before me. I be Kazie. I lived in a box. I am the foundation Of all generations after me. I be Kazie. I liv

Volume 1 sets the groundwork for understanding me. Knowing how I was raised makes it easier to understand me and future volumes in this series: I’m Prinkie . . . True Story Series. Unlike traditional book series, my life is not presented in perfect chronological order. Instead, I will, from time to time, reach forward and tell a story that is directly related to the current story. Like in Chapter 1 where I mentioned that sometimes Mama Sarah calls me Puke-Nick in the future a

I decided to write about my life, since real stories are much more interesting than anything anyone could possibly make up. Reality shows are popular now because they are unpredictable. Like life. Whenever I told people a short story about my life, they would sit on the edge of their chairs in anticipation of the next line. My main reason for writing my stories is to provide a family history for my family. I want them to know and understand the family who raised me. And under