WELCOME TO OPHELIA’S ROOMS

Welcome to Ophelia's Rooms but, “Don’t come in here with those dirty shoes!” The author vividly contrasts a room of “Don’ts” and a “Loving” room as she recounts the special relationship with her best friend; her Grandmother, Ophelia. Quietly stand with her in the doorway peering into Ophelia’s majestic bedroom. Then, openly share their laughter, fears, slurps, and hugs in the “Loving” room. The illustrator uses a "splash" of red in her black and white illustrations to represent Ophelia's unconditional love toward her granddaughter. Was keeping Ophelia’s secret helpful or harmful to her, and those who love her? You decide, after you have read, Ophelia’s Rooms.

Sandra L. Gittens is a retired Early Childhood Educator and grandmother of five. She enjoys writing poetry about the joys of “Grandparenthood.” Ophelia’s Room was originally written as a poem, fourteen years ago. Sandra revised and weaved additional facts with fiction to recreate her special memories in the book, Ophelia’s Rooms. Sandra resides in New York with her husband, Douglas.