endorsements
“I’ve known Professor Diane M. Lockett since 2005. She is an articulate, extremely intelligent, impressively educated, diversely experienced, goal-oriented, poetic and authentically empathetic woman. She is a true friend, who gives without any expectation of reciprocal response. All the awards and accolades bestowed upon her were well deserved.”
—Leslie M. Kohn
ESQ. Law Office of Leslie M. Kohn, PLLC
Southfield, MI
“I have been a published author, editor and newspaper reporter for decades; but I do not consider myself to be much of a poet. However, my friend and sister scribe has been so ingenious with her titles, that it has peaked my interest enough to browse her book and even want to do some of the exercises. Keep up the good work, Professor Lockett.”
—Dr. Mary Edwards
President Leaves of Gold Consulting, LLC
“I’d give Professor Lockett a grade of ‘E’ for EXCELLENT! If you want to learn how to reach deep within and write a poem easily step-by-step, this is the book to buy!”
—Rev. Michael C. Jones
The Dancing Poet Detroit, MI
“This book is a welcome therapeutic release during a pandemic when everyone is forced to comply with social distancing, quarantines and confinement. For those of us who want our voices heard while we remain indoors most of the time isolated in fear of COVID 19, Professor Lockett clearly demonstrates how to reflect on our true inner feelings and share personal experiences effectively with others.”
—Habibah Hall
Teacher and Entrepreneur Bryans Road,
Maryland
“Her dynamic performances may include sparks of outrageous comedy, narrative poems, heart-wrenching dramatic monologues, and/or ‘Kid’s Stuff’.”
-Virgil A. Rodgers
Musician, Composer, Educator
“You are one of the best storytellers in the city! I can say this because I have heard them all. You are super!”
-Herbert R. Metoyer, Sr.
Detroit Writer’s Guild (Executive Director)
“Your dramatic monologue of a young girl on a slave ship crying out in the midst of horrible, discomforting conditions was moving.”
-Dr. Charles H. Wright, Founder
Detroit Historical Museum of African American History
Detroit, MI
“Your performance is charged with truth, emotion, and realism. I recommend it for every American.”
-Dr. James H. Meredith, Black Freedom Fighter
March on Washington with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.The first black student to integrate, attend and graduate from The University of Mississippi (known as, “Ole’ Miss”)
“The Adventures of GB (A Gingerbread Boy) is an excellent work that will snatch the attention of all readers, regardless of their level.”
-Delores McBee Moore
Reading/Language Arts Teacher
“GB jumps off the page and immediately comes to life! His adventures will warm your heart, make you laugh, and keep you wanting for more.”
-Mae-Yong Ogletree
International Women Writer’s Guild
“You must come back again! Your presentation was excellent! You are a very special person and a gifted teacher! Both faculty and students were impressed…”
-Dr. Thomas J. Wilson, Principal (Grades K-8)
Detroit, Michigan
“After your performance, my students couldn’t wait to get to the library and check out some of the poems and stories you performed.”
-Mrs. Yvonne Reed
Middle School Reading Teacher
“Diane M. Lockett’s series of stories provide a real asset for supplemental, as well as core language arts and English classes. The touching theme of triumph over adversarial odds, set in an urban milieu relates well to audiences (including mainstreamed, bilingual, handicapped, and ‘special’ students).”
-Pearl M. Weiss, School Psychologist, Ed.S
Detroit, Michigan
“My favorite work written by Prof. Diane M. Lockett is, “Big Mama’s Watchin’ You!” I heard quite a lot of Diane’s wonderful poems over a span of 25 years that I’ve known her; but this is my favorite of all. When I had a Gospel Choir Concert in 2018, she made the people roar with laughter as she held us spellbound while she recited, “Big Mama’s Watchin’ You!” You owe it to yourself to buy this workbook containing a collection of some of Professor Lockett’s original works. She is a genius!!!”