Don Alexander

Don Alexander holds a Bachelors Degree in English from California Baptist University in Riverside, CA and a Masters Degree in Educational Administration from California State University in San Bernardino, CA. Don was a published poet before his fictional novel notoriety. Mr. Alexander taught public school for nineteen years and was promoted to an Assistant Principal. Don is also a very proud certified Citizen of the Cherokee Nation. The Darnia Series and Author Don Alexander have been nominated for the following awards:

Foreword Magazine Book of The Year

John and Patricia Beatty Award

The Irma S & James H. Black Award

The Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards

Children’s Writers Award

Margaret A. Edwards Award

Gold Medallion Book Awards

IRA Children’s Book Awards

Anne Spencer Lindbergh Prize In Children’s Literature

Magazine Merit Awards

Spherion Award

Mr. Alexander wrote Darnia’s Quest while living with his beloved grandfather Ray Gemme, who recently passed away. Though it is a young readers’ book, Mr. Alexander hopes any adults who read it will remember to stay young at heart. His books have been showcased at literacy trade shows across America, including the Christian Booksellers Association.

“It is my intent that the children of our world will see in Darnia a character who loves himself and the Lord at the same time,” said Mr. Alexander. “Kids need to know it’s ok to be who God made them to be.” As an Assistant Principal and public school teacher, Mr. Alexander would make up stories that fascinated the children he taught: "I rocked teacher reading time by doing voice impersonations and becoming the part," says author Don Alexander.

Author’s website: www.donniealexander.com

*Don Alexander lives in California with his lovely wife, 14-year-old son, 7-year-old daughter, and a terrier poodle named Cuddles.