Praying for my children daily is as easy as a Sunday morning. When my children, Elliott, II and Elese were little, I was blessed to take them to work with me. Every morning we would stand in my office and pray. I would pray for their days and attitudes (especially that little girl people Elese. She was something fierce). It got so good to them that Elliott would run to the office and ready himself to pray before I made it there. He would gather his little self and lead that thing ya'll This was our normal. As they grew older and into middle and high school, I began traveling across the country for work. As I began traveling, daily prayer became more and more important. I had to stay connected to my children. I realized that not only did I have to keep my A but I was responsible for equipping my children, with the tools they need to keep their A. So, the journey of this book began The author, Chana R. Thompson-Brooks helps young people apply practical application to understanding and developing a prayer life. Keeping Your A: Motivating Our Children to Higher Altitudes is a wonderful inspirational book posed to lift the spirits of young people and encourage them each day. The funny yet real inspirations will leave you laughing and prayed up. Chana R. Thompson-Brooks is a native of Buffalo, NY. Chana has earned AAS, BS, and MS degrees in Early Childhood Education. She enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, and consulting with small businesses. Chana is the Founder and CEO of MOCHA, a mentoring program for young women. Check out their website at www.inspiredbysharia.com. She is a member of the esteemed Zeta Delta Chapter of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. When Chana is home in Memphis, TN, you can find her spending quality time with her own love bugs, Elliott, II and Elese. You can contact her via email at inspiredbysharia@gmail.com.