Our Story
Every night, young McKenzie travels many places in her dreams. But she always wonders, if tomorrow comes and she is gone, what her mother will miss most. When illness comes to their family, her dreams and inquisitive heart help both she and her mother discover what happens if tomorrow comes and she is gone.
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I can't recall reading any other story quite as age appropriate, culturally aware and emotionally sensitive and intelligent as 'If Tomorrow Comes...'. Jordan Trent confronts the issue of illness and loss with love, warmth, truth and dignity. She's a promising new voice in children's literature!"
- Lamman Rucker, M.S.Ed.
Actor, Educator, Activist & Entrepreneur
"If Tomorrow Comes and I Am Gone," wow, what a book. What a story. Your book was
inspiring, educational, and very well written. I would recommend this book for all of my
grandchildren to read. The words are from the heart and the lessons learned will be a
valuable tool for our children and grandchildren. This is an amazing story of love, family,
endurance, and togetherness. I strongly recommend this book to children of all ages, as
well as adults to teach this wonderful and valuable lesson in life. If I were still in the
classroom teaching, I would mandate that all of my students read this book. - Genora Crooke
This is an amazing children's story that truly pulls at your heartstrings. It's especially great for anyone you know battling cancer with small children. - Dr. Dawn Norwood
" If Tomorrow Comes and I Am Gone" really made me begin to rethink my role as a mom
and how important it is to make every moment count with my daughter. She is 10 and
loved the book. I think it was the first time I have ever seen her cry after reading
something. - Erika Stubbs-Green
What a beautiful story! I know that it was written as a children's story, but I was very
touched because it made me remember just how much I continue to miss my own
mother. - Lillian
This book has fast become the favorite bedtime story for my daughter. We have read it every night since it came in the mail. Although she is not quite old enough to understand all the content, she loves seeing McKenzie with her mom. Tomorrow will be a wonderful way that I will be able to explain that my father will be her Papa Tucker, since I lost my father before she ever got to meet him. - Anne Wells Wiseman
"If Tomorrow Comes and I Am Gone" is a great real life story everyone can relate to at some point in their lives. As a father, I loved all the relationships, but was moved by the relationship of McKenzie and her dad. - Carmelo Casiano
This is a great book for all ages and not just for children. It is the type of book that can be read over and over again and you won't get tired of it. "If Tomorrow Comes and I Am Gone" has a powerful message that is timeless. - Faith McDaniel
2011 Sightings, Readings and Signings
Check out the wonderful moments captured in the photos above!!!
-- Friday, October 7th _ 7:00 pm
Reading/Dialogue/Signing
Sit-A-Spell Coffee House
903 Broad St
Augusta, GA 30901
-- Saturday, October 8th _ 10:30 am
Writers Workshop/Signing
Augusta Public Library
823 Telfair Street
-- Friday, October 14th 6 - 7:30 pm
Chat & Chew w/members of Sisters Alive
Tish Byrd Bungalow
(the Purple House)
421 W Georgia Street
Tallahassee, FL 32303
-- Saturday, October 15th 9 11:00 am
Sisters Alive Quilting Party & Book Review
Leon County Health Department
872 West Orange Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32310
-- Thursday, October 19th _ 6 pm
Book Signing
Shrine of the Black Madonna
946 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30310
-- Thursday, October 27th _ 5:30 pm
National Book Launch Party
Cool Beanz
500 Amsterdam Ave
Atlanta, GA 30306
-- Saturday, October 29th _ 1 pm
Medu Bookstore
Greenbriar Mall
2841 Greenbriar Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30331
-- Wednesday, July 13th_12:30 pm
International Preschool
540 Amsterdam Ave
-- Thursday, July 14th _ 12 pm
TV Interview w/Mary Morrison
WJBF News Channel 6
-- Thursday, July 14th _ 2 pm
Wilson Family YMCA
3570 Wheeler Road
Augusta, GA 30909
-- Thursday, July 14th _ 5 pm
Columbia County Library
7022 Evans Town Center Blvd
Evans, GA 30809
-- Friday, July 15th _ 9:30 am
Augusta, GA
-- Friday, July 15th _ 3 pm
Pyramid Music and Video
824 Broad Street
-- Sunday, July 17th _ 5-7am
Radio Interview, Twanda Black
104.1 WALR-FM
show, Business in the Black
-- Saturday, September 10 _ 12 pm
Nubian Bookstore (Upper Level)
Southlake Mall
2445 Southlake Mall
Morrow, GA 30260-2334
-- Thursday, September 15 _ 11 am
TV Interview
Atlanta & Company Interview (11 ALIVE)
-- Thursday, September 15 _ 7 pm
Blue Elephant Book Shop
407 West Ponce De Leon Avenue
Decatur, GA 30030
Educator, activist, and entrepreneur, Jordan Trent was born Terra N. Gay on March 10, 1972, in Baltimore, MD. She is the middle child of three girls. Her family lineage includes a long line of educators, so it was only natural that she too took her rightful place in the field of education. However, despite this rich legacy, and Trents natural gift to transform the lives of young people, her mother and father gifted her and her sisters with the power of possibility; reminding them that they were limited only by their imaginations.
Trent has lived by this critical teaching throughout her life and in April 2011, was empowered to publish her first childrens book, If Tomorrow Comes and I Am Gone. She was inspired to write a book that would help families and children, who are or have been battling cancer, understand, adjust, and cope with the diagnosis.
The voice of the storys main character, McKenzie, came to Trent after her own personal breast cancer scare. Though young and impressionable, children are extremely resilient, says Trent. They are able to deconstruct some of the most complex issues, including cancer, and formulate ideas around those issues. However, as adults, we must provide them with the tools to do so. For Trent, Tomorrow is one of those tools that will help parents and children adjust to and live with the disease. While cancer is a prominent theme of the book, Tomorrow can be used as a resource for families and children who are facing illness of any kind. Trent hopes that readers will be inspired, encouraged, and most importantly uplifted by the messages of family unity, love, and courage that Tomorrow provides.
Additional motivation came from her two nephews, whose combined first names she used to create her pen name. Of this Trent says, My breast cancer scare really caused me to think about my legacy and how I will be remembered. She continues, Though I have no children of my own, I consider myself a second mother to my nephews. They are my joy. As inheritors of my legacy, I hope Tomorrow will bring them as much pride as they do me. Trent is currently working on three additional childrens books. Like Tomorrow, each is designed to help strengthen families and children.
In addition to writing childrens books, Trents passion for young people is evident in her extensive 15year career as an educator. She is also a certified leadership development trainer and community and youth advocate. Trent has worked directly with community groups, corporations and local businesses to raise and manage nearly 19 million dollars to support educational initiatives, engagement of AmeriCorps members, school and technology renovations, and more.
Most recently, she developed The Ngambika Academy (a Kiswahili word pronounced Nambeekah, meaning help me carry the load), which is designed to provide a train the trainer model and curriculum for volunteers and mentors seeking to create ongoing leadership, service learning, and life skills training for young people.
Before graduating from Emory University, she served in local schools as a mentor and tutor, which led her to over a decade of service with the National Service Movement, via AmeriCorps and VISTA programs. Trent has partnered with and provided leadership on a variety of corporate projects to include: Jones of New York, national Teacher of the Year teacher/classroom makeover; The Home Depot, national, multimillion dollar schools and community renovations program; SAP and Xerox, national digital upgrades and digital divide programs; The CocaCola Company, local and national Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Service initiatives; The Cartoon Network, national PLAY campaign; United Parcel Services (UPS), annual community give back campaigns; Federal Express (Fed Ex), 100 Black Men of America, and Delta Airlines.
She has trained youth and community members in service and leadership around the country via partnerships with Habitat for Humanity, City Year, KaBoom!, The Magic Johnson Foundation, The Chaka Foundation, Target, Bank of America, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Jet Blue, Office Depot, The Learning Channel (TLC), and many more.
Trent remains driven by her belief that as young people are encouraged to use their personal journeys, creativity, and talents, they will be better equipped to affect meaningful and lasting change in society. That coupled with the support of mentors, families, local businesses, and community organizations, generations of young people will in the words of Mohandas K. Gandhi, . . .be the change [they] wish to see in the world.
2nd Edition-If Tomorrow Comes and I Am Gone
$13.95
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Many thanks for your support and purchase!
I am thrilled to announce the 2nd Edition of Tomorrow is here !!!
This special new edition comes chockfull of activities, including service projects and journaling experiences, all designed to help families create their own memories, so when tomorrow does come, they will have tangible reminders of their loved one(s). I hope readers will be inspired, encouraged, and most importantly uplifted by the messages of family, love, and courage that Tomorrow provides.
We will be creating a blog soon and would love to hear your stories. Please tell us how you plan and/or will use this story with your family or the wonderful ways that your loved one lives on within your family.
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