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Lucy Rivas Enriquez is a businesswoman who has worked in the field of human resources for more than 17 years. In that time she has learned a thing or two about people, diversity, and the human condition. Writing has always been a part of her life and now she weaves real-life experiences and lessons about diversity, acceptance, adoption and people into her children’s books.
In her debut book, DJ’s Lullaby, Lucy shares the bedtime story she created when DJ joined her family. It is a heartwarming story of love for her adopted son. Lucy and her husband became foster parents when they learned there was a baby coming into the world who might need a home. They welcomed baby DJ into their lives when he was 10 days old. One year later, DJ’s two older sisters joined him. Today, Lucy, her husband, and three (now) adopted children live in Illinois, where running around, being silly, and singing songs are an important part of daily life.
Helping children in foster care find forever families has become a family passion. Proceeds from the sale of DJ's Lullaby are being donated to a wonderful organization that helps older youth get adopted. Additionally, Lucy, her husband, and her children are constantly working on other venues to help children in foster care find forever families.
Reviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
"DJ's Lullaby: A Mother's Love Song" is a children's book about a mom who was waiting and praying for a child for her to love. There are pictures, drawn by M.A. Moisa, that accompany Lucy Rivas Enriquez's text about the mom's mommy parts that are ready for the task: long arms for hugging, lips for kissing boo-boos, a silly streak for fun and all the important things needed for mothering, especially lots of heart. The mom doesn't give birth to the baby boy, but he is an angel sent in answer to her prayer. The tale concludes with a poem entitled DJ's Lullaby which is filled with a mother's love and happiness.
I am still smiling from reading "DJ's Lullaby". It is a beautiful and simple book that springs from the heart. The illustrations and text flow beautifully together. Enriquez catalogs everything needed to be a great mom, and each page shows one of those aspects. It is a great book for reading with a young child close by to share the joyful illustrations. It is also a wonderful tool for discussing adoption, and how adopted children are so special to the moms that heaven sends them to. The concluding poem is poignant and powerful and a testament to a mother's love. I hope that Enriquez and Moisa collaborate on future projects and recommend this book to parents, grandparents and anyone who knows a great mom or dad with a small child.
