Protect Our Angels
Protecting Children from Abuse
The more we Focus on prevention, the less we have to Focus on rehabilitation
-Yoshi Shiraki
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Eva Shiraki began educating her two children on the possibilities of sexual abuse when her children were just three years of age. Shortly thereafter, a neighbor who was baby-sitting her children inappropriately touched her daughter. Eva, having just taught her daughter about others respecting her body and open communication, was told by her daughter what had happened that very day. The incident was never repeated. Unfortunately for many children, they are told to keep their abuse a secret and thus the abuse continues. Eva now has three beautiful grandchildren. She understands the importance of educating them, as well as other children, on the prevention of sexual abuse. She wanted to create an introductory book that would gently teach children of all ages on this sensitive topic. Eva believes we cannot afford to procrastinate educating our children on this important subject.
Yoshi Shiraki understands the importance of the education that his mother gave to his sister and himself. Yoshi’s nieces and nephews are a significant part of his life. He realizes how easily abuse can happen and has happened to someone very close to him and decided that he needed to not only help educate his nieces and nephews, but as many children as possible. When Yoshi started to write this book, he felt it was important to create a book that was child-friendly, even though the topic is difficult. He wanted a timeless book that he could one day read it to his future children. Yoshi believes the more we focus on prevention, the less we will have to focus on rehabilitation.
Yanilda Shiraki has worked with children since she graduated from Hunter College in New York City with a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts. Shortly after Yanilda’s graduation, she and her mother opened a day care center where Yanilda discovered her passion for working with kids and how much she loves being a part of a child’s development. Yanilda’s other passion in life is art. She learned at a young age that she had a special gift and was accepted to a specialized high school for artists in New York City. Yanilda understands art and how children perceive messages from illustrations. With her art and child development experience, she was the perfect illustrator for this book.
Testimonials
“As the founder of The Christmas Box International, I understand the importance of educating children on the prevention of all types of abuse. I believe My Body’s Just for Me is an excellent introduction to a subject that is difficult but necessary to talk to our children about. It takes precious little time to share this book with your child but it’s powerful message can make a lifetime of difference.”
- Richard Paul Evans #1 New York Times bestselling author and founder of The Christmas Box International.
an organization that provides shelter and services for abused and neglected children
“Raising 3 boys with my wife Sharon has been a challenging and rewarding task. One of our biggest concerns in the early years was to keep an open dialogue concerning abuse of all kinds. After reading My Body’s Just for Me, I’m convinced this book and feel good illustrations, is one of the best ways to introduce this difficult subject to your children.”
- Craig Bolerjack
NBA and National Sports Broadcaster
“I’ve already had a great experience with your book. I gave your book to my young 6 year old son, who was very excited and read it immediately. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for the conversation he started with me while reading it.”
- Roger Muir - Author of “Like Father, Like Son?”
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