Author Visit With June Kempf

An award winning writer, June Kempf presents a unique spin on raising a special needs child in her memoir, Yo God! Jay’s Story’. Here, she explores all the challenges she and her family encountered while striving to manintain her son’s need to be a ‘regular kid’. Jonathan graduated from Kings Park High School in 1993 and attended Dowling College until his death in 1996.In her book,she not only provides a tribute to Jonathan,but reaches out to touch and raise awareness for every reader.Be prepared to cry and to be outraged, but don’t be surprised if you find yourself laughing through the tears.

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