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“Teen Day” by Lawyers for Children Organization
“Teen Day” by Lawyers for Children Organization Event Date: November 14, 2019 Yesenia was such a success the year before that they have asked her to be the Keynote speaker this year.
A Visit From the Author
A Visit From the Author Event Date: April 4, 2019 After "Jessy" was assigned as a course reading requirement for the Criminal Justice class at Keane University, Yesenia was invited to read from a
“Teen Day” by Lawyers for Children Organization
Event Date: December 14, 2018 Yesenia had the privilege of spending an afternoon autographing books at the event which took place at the NY Supreme Family Court, as she met teenagers whose advocates are
What Readers Have To Say
“My self-defense training all came up as I was reading and I thought about everything I would do to these people as I was reading.”
“I felt if Jessy didn’t complain in life then no matter what I faced, I have no reason to complain. She got through and can still be a joyful person.”
“What are the chances that I would be reading and one of the characters would be sitting across from me.”
I incorporated Jessy by Yesenia Montague as part of an undergraduate Diversity in Criminal Justice (CJ 3500) course I teach. The themes in Jessy – abuse, victimization, life course theory, resilience, healing… I would highly recommend assigning Jessy as reading material in relevant Criminal Justice and Sociology courses, at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
A journey of unspeakable frustration and defeat, which led to such admiration for Jessy’s unwavering spirit and resilience. What a testament of strength and courage to share this story.
Mental Health Advocate & Educator
Jessy is a must read for all women and especially mothers. It takes you through an emotional roller coaster of highs and lows. It is beautifully written. I connected to Jessy in a deep way. For any woman that has suffered you are not alone and like Jessy, you can heal.
It made me laugh and cry and mad.
Thank you for writing this book and for putting it out despite everything. I appreciate that you did it. Thank you. It was amazing.
The book sent shivers.
I didn’t want the story to end because I wanted to continue on the Journey with Jessy.
