Annika (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781948748032)

We so often forget about the many women and girls that are missing all around the world. Many are kidnapped and transported through human trafficking. These young women and girls go through so much while in captivity, from being raped, beaten, and being introduced to drugs and alcohol. They are medically neglected and even go as far as to miss their loved ones, and because of this, they become severely depressed. This gives them less hope of ever returning home and leads to suicide in some cases. This book, entitled "Annika," is about a young girl who was captive and used as a sex slave. She never gives up hope and also tries to help others get out as well. This is a book that reminds us to never give up hope because one day that door will open up for us. Let's not forget about our women and girls that are stolen from us and snatched from their lives. Let's remind them that we still love them and that we will never give up on them.

Patresse D. Smalls was born on April 9, 1982, in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York. She was later raised in Queens, New York and as an adult, returned to Brooklyn once again. At the young age of seven, inspired by Chanel Thirteen's Reading Rainbow television show, she learned to read and almost instantly wanted to become a writer. She wrote all her life. She would write anything from poetry to short stories. Now, at the age of thirty-nine, she has decided to finally embrace the world with one of her biggest talents and share her many stories and ideas. Patresse is ready to share her creativity with everyone by demonstrating how far her imagination can go. Contact Information: Patressesmalls@gmail.com

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