Affirmation is a coming-of-age story about the author as a young girl who learns the true meaning of speaking a day into existence from the teasing and hardships she faced during her childhood from the jealousy and envy of other girls she knew as an adolescent. Through this book of colorful illustrations and inspirational bible verses, the main character overcomes her battles through discovering that she had to rely on her mom s teachings of putting God first and not leaning unto her own understanding. Transforming allowed her to build the confidence of speaking a day into existence and living out what she spoke. Did she truly speak change for the better into existence or did time play a part in her life that worked to her advantage in overcoming her trials? Author Bio: Linda Jones Byers was born in Waynesboro, Georgia on May 6th, 1968. Due to the death of her grandmother, Katie Mae Marshall, her mom (Alice) relocated and decided to bring Linda to Charlotte, North Carolina at the age of two years old. Linda is a mother of 4 from a 23 year marriage to Mr. Eric Byers. She was raised on Christian beliefs and grew up with strong faith. She s currently a Certified Assistant Teacher for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. She s obtained several positions for over 15 years which includes Associate for the ASEP Program, Secretary and Substitute Teacher. Linda s first book, Affirmation, was inspired by true events based on her childhood experience. Her mission is to testify and minister messages through her Christian books and music in hopes to inspire many and win many souls for God. This book is dedicated to Timyra Elise and Jaylen Byers and others who suffered the abuse of being targeted due to bullying, hatred and teasing. "