Words that move,
heal, and endure.
Poetry, children's books, and spoken word from the heart of Corsicana, Texas — by the storyteller her community simply calls Mz. Dezy.
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Granny Says…
The First Day of Kindergarten
A tender, heartwarming children's book that captures the love between a grandchild and their granny on one of life's biggest milestones. Written by Dezarita Dashai and illustrated by Nay Cox, this story comforts young readers and reminds them they are never alone.
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Meet Dezarita Dashai
For over two decades, Dezarita Dashai has been turning pain into poetry, stories into movements, and words into healing. Rooted in Corsicana, Texas, she is a multi-faceted creative force — an award-winning author, spoken word artist, poet, and educator whose work has moved audiences across the country.
Her writing spans the full spectrum of the human experience: the tender innocence of childhood in Granny Says…The First Day of Kindergarten, the ache of grief and resilience in Whispers of a Widowed Warrior, and the raw, unapologetic truth of womanhood in Her Thoughts and From Rags to Riches.
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Her work has been featured in Making Headline News, and her community knows her simply as Mz. Dezy — a name that carries warmth, wisdom, and the unmistakable feeling that someone truly sees you.
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Critical Acclaim
Dezarita Dashai's work has garnered praise from critics and readers alike — words that resonate long after the last page.
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Contact
For media inquiries, please contact agent Nay Cox:
469-900-2352
dezaritadashai@gmail.com
Corsicana, Texas 75110
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