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  Behind
the Book Interview
Peaches "Ms. Peaches" Smith,
Author
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| Kulture
Kidz: |
Tell us a
little about yourself. What are some things you
like to do in your free time?
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| Ms.
Peaches |
I am married
to Al (now known as Mr. Peaches). We have
5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls. I
also have one grandpeach (son). I am a
professional storyteller, author and pastor. I
spend the majority of my time, free or otherwise
with children. I have been told many times
that I am a sucker for punishment because I always
have kids around. I'm not a sucker I just
love kids. |
| Kulture
Kidz: |
What role
did books play in your childhood? |
| Ms.
Peaches |
Reading was a
way of escape for me. Whenever I was reading
I could be anyone I wanted to be. I didn't
have to live up to anyone's expectations. Being a pastor's kid has it's drawbacks. |
| Kulture
Kidz: |
What were
some of your favorite books as a child? |
| Ms.
Peaches |
I really enjoyed
the Lassie series. My favorite being Lassie
Come Home. I also enjoyed reading the Bible
and our funny looking encyclopedias. You
know the kind you get one a week at the grocery
store. |
| Kulture
Kidz: |
When did
you first notice you had a talent for writing? |
| Ms.
Peaches |
In high school
I took a creative writing class. At that
time all I ever wrote was poetry. My first
love is storytelling. I use stories to teach
and preach. A teacher across the hall asked
if I would do a Thanksgiving story for her class.
After doing the story she suggested that I put
my stories on paper. I only wrote them down to
get her off my back. God knew what He was
doing.
A few months later a publisher/author
visited our school. The teachers informed
him of my storytelling and writing. He
approached me and within a year of our first
meeting I had 4 books on the market.
God knew I had talent because He gave it
to me. The publisher recognized it- me
I had no clue.
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| Kulture
Kidz: |
Tell us about
your latest book "Danny's Got A Gun". |
| Ms.
Peaches |
Many of our schools
today have experienced a tragic violent act. In
most cases someone knew about but was afraid to
tell. Danny is a student he constantly
gets in trouble. He has a violent temper.
He is eventually expelled from school. Danny
returns with a weapon. Several students see him and
the gun. The book stops there. My
hope is to help students understand that
it's okay to tell and work through their anger. |
| Kulture
Kidz: |
I understand
you are a storyteller. Describe your performances.
What can children expect. |
| Ms.
Peaches |
I do a 45 minute
age based program. I tell stories about
African-American history, Native-American history,
drug, alcohol, gangs, violence and pre-marital
sex prevention. I also tell stories that
encourage and challenge them to be their very
best. The love Jesus comes through loud
and clear. I don't mention God, but
the kids hear Him. |
| Kulture
Kidz: |
How can parents
and teachers contact you about your schedule? |
| Ms.
Peaches |
I can be reached
by phone, email, or snail mail:
Miss Peaches Tells
PO Box 270413
Corpus Christi, TX 78427
(361)334-9340 (361)853-0534
email misspeachestells@yahoo.com
web site www.misspeachestells.cjb.net
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| Kulture
Kidz: |
Thanks
so much Ms. Peaches for your time! |
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