 Author: M. Casey
M. Casey is a motivator and educator in the field of mind-body fitness. She is a graduate of New York University, with a degree in physical therapy, and she holds a degree in biopsychology from William Paterson University. In private practice,she has worked as a physical therapist, personal trainer, and life coach.
For many years she served as a therapist in the New York City public schools and various private preschools. Casey has produced four fitness videos and a children’s book which have been distributed nationally and cited in numerous newspapers and magazines including the National Physical Therapy Bulletin and the Wall Street Journal.
She also developed a Biofitness Training program for kids to stretch and strengthen proximal core muscles sprouting beautiful posture. She is presently working on a wellness training program and developing an ergonomic design to create a more productive setting in the classroom.
Manhattan is her office and the subway is her car. Casey is always seeking out the next opportunity. Everyone associated with this book she encountered on the street, in the subway or in a café.
She is a firm believer in team effort and together, Melle and Casey make slam dunk talent. The Portal in the Park is the first in a multimedia book series for the multitasking generation.
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Author M. Casey and coauthor Melle Mel |
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 Coauthor: Melle Mel
Grandmaster Melle Mel grew up in the Bronx utilizing his creative musical
talents and lyrical genius to become successful. Melle Mel, a three-time Grammy
winner and one of the pioneers of hip-hop is most noted for his all-time classic
song “The Message,” to which Rolling Stone magazine gave a rare five-star
review. Melle’s original style changed music and laid the foundation for what has
become an exploding musical culture.
He was a contributing author for Q: The
Autobiography of Quincy Jones. An article in the BBC News listed Melle Mel as
the single greatest rapper of all time. He has been nominated to be inducted into
the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame. He has a physique to match his verbal firepower, a
world-class bodybuilder and competes regularly.
He now has a new “Message” to
all the children of the world. You can read ’n’ rap along with Grandmaster Melle
Mel and the characters as they speak and sing the complete text and seven original inspirational songs of hip-hop and pop. Melle brings lyrical dexterity and his trademark
delivery elevating children’s records way above the standard, into something
with more substance and a positive message. The Portal in the Park is in a league
of its own.
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