English:
Both the title and subject of "Tennis
Shoes," were inspired by one of my trips to Portugal
in the 1980s. At the time, buying a pair of brand name
tennis shoes was very expensive. When I returned from
my trip and looked through my photo album, I noticed
I was wearing some old tennis shoes with a dress from
America. I was "Americanized!" This is when
I started writing:
"SNEAKERS WERE ONLY FOR THE POOR
AND CONTINUE
TO BE
THEY ARE FOR THE RICH AS WELL
YOU'LL
SEE."
"OH! TENNIS SHOES GIRL
DON'T BE SO SILLY
"
This girl is the main character, however, it could
just as easily be a boy. Please read this book and
relate it to your sons, daughters, grandchildren,
and friends. You are sure to find a shoe full of surprises.
(Free translation)