Join Tripp on an exciting journey through the vibrant city of Memphis, Tennessee, where landmarks, streets, and hidden gems comes to life through the power of numbers! As he embarks on his first big adventure, Tripp is filled with curiosity, excitement, and anticipation, eager to explore everything the city has to offer.

Tripp counts his way through iconic Memphis sights—Beale Street, the Memphis Zoo, and so much more! Along the way, young readers will not only sharpen their counting skills but also develop a deeper appreciation for the city's rich culture, history, and energy.

With rhyming words and vibrant illustrations, this book captures the spirit of Memphis and invites all ages to learn, count, and discover the City of Memphis. Whether you're a lifelong Memphian, a visitor, or simply someone who loves adventure, The Memphis 10 Counting Trip is a delightful journey that brings learning and exploration together in a fun and interactive way.

Perfect for early learners, families, and Memphis enthusiasts of all ages, this book is a celebration of numbers, adventure, and the joy of discovering new places. So, grab your backpack and get ready to count your way through The Memphis 10 Counting Trip.

Jeanine Jones is a small P.E.A. (poet, author, educator) in a big pot packing a lot of flavor. The Chicago native has made Memphis her home. Cultural development, the arts and literacy are important factors in her work. She continuously strives to develop new strategies that are effective for struggling readers. Her absolute affinity for literature, especially poetry, propels her to teach and constantly learn. Jones has written several poetry books and plays. Her previous work has been included in Poemhood: Our Black Revival, an anthology of poetry for young adults featuring 35 acclaimed poets including Kwame Alexander, Langston Hughes, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Nikki Giovanni (just to name a few). Jones is also the founder of SPEAK TO ME Books, a publishing platform where others can publish their work. She attributes her early love of reading, writing, and the arts to her parents. They made it possible for her to experience and live life creatively. She is also a certified Double Dutch Aerobics Instructor. "Lite
Dr. Michalyn Easter-Thomas is a lifelong educator and all around community enthusiast in her hometown of Memphis, TN. Her passion revolves around how to make life better for youth inside and outside of the classroom. So much so that she became a public servant as a Memphis City Councilwoman in order to elevate her level of impact. Michalyn's love for literacy spurs from her childhood, where she learned to love the library and reading time with her family. She now shares the love of reading with her son Tripp, and they both enjoy the wonders of exploring new worlds through text. This book is the first of the series with Tripp, and it highlights the vibrancy that her son brings to her life. To learn more about the series, visit www.trippsbooks.com.
For more than two decades, Darlene has captured relatable subject matter through lively, stylized human forms and bright expressive acrylic colors, mixing humor with positive images and bringing them to life. Holding a dual bachelor's degree in Business Management and the Arts from Dillard University and an MFA in Illustration from The Savannah College of Art and Design, Darlene skillfully transforms the ordinary into whimsical joy. She has illustrated a number of children's books, has worked with the Memphis community on a variety of public mural projects, and she is creating and producing an animated television series, Orange Mound Bound. In addition to having her work added to private collections throughout the U.S. and Singapore, her work is in the permanent collections of the Na-tional Civil Rights Museum, The Shelby County Building of the City of Memphis, The Memphis Theological Seminary, Porter Leath and the Memphis Public Libraries. Everyday, Darlene strives to fulfill her divine purpose as an artist. A native Memphian, Darlene lives at home with her two wonderful children, creative husband, and neighborhood cat, Ghost, who has adopted them. You can view Darlene's work at DarlenesArt.com and on Instagram @DarlenesArt.