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Zoraida Semprit, born in Puerto Rico, raised amongst the blazing fires of the South Bronx, New York City, began writing early in her life. She grew up listening to her mom’s folklore and knew that one day she wanted to write to keep stories alive for future generations. She excelled in high school and went on to obtain a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Business, moved to Florida State where she was honored with a Doctorate’s Degree for her accomplishments. She loves to crochet, read, write, and has a passion for photography while enjoying her life with her family. She loves spending time with her granddaughter, who has ignited her heart with true passion for keeping stories animated. She loves to inspire others to excel, regardless of their background or their situation. She has participated in Grassroots Programs in New York and Florida that have provided her with an insight on life and how people struggle to make the best of their experiences. She finds herself blessed with each smile she brings out in others. Most recently, at the Jim Walters Partnership Center at University of South Florida, she participated in the writing of Your Shoes—My Story: Inspirational Accounts of Triumph.