Diesel the Body Guard ― No Bullies Allowed!

Delilah Dillard is a young girl with red hair who is being bullied at school by two brothers, Richard and Jimmy. She has tried everything possible to avoid the boys which includes walking to school each day instead of riding the bus. One day, a new student named Lilly Ann is introduced to the class. She has red hair, braces, and wears glasses. Delilah happily agrees to befriend the new student and offers to take her under her wing for the day. It is during lunch time when Richard and Jimmy made their move, and began to bully both girls. Delilah had grown used to being called names but when Lilly began to cry, Delilah decided it was time to get even with the bullies. "Lilly, don't you worry about those boys. Just wait until you meet Diesel, my best friend and Body Guard," said Delilah. Knowing how protective her pet rooster, Diesel was, she set out to give the boys a taste of their own medicine. This would be the only way to end the bullying, and teach the brothers a lesson.

Cindy L. Shirley grew up in a small town in Cherokee county Georgia. She is a wife, mother of two, and grandmother of one amazing granddaughter. She loves working with children and has tons of hilarious stories to share. Cindy says, “So many heartfelt conversations, and silly experiences took place during my time working as a K- 5th grade ASP teacher. Kids just want to feel acknowledged and share their day with someone”. It was during this time that she decided to pursue a business in entertaining children. Mrs. Shirley founded Let’s Pretend Parties in 2006 and continues to work with children of all ages as a party planner and hostess. She is involved with annual community and family events throughout Cobb and Cherokee school systems. This adventure, along with personal experiences, would be the basis for her upcoming children's books: "Diesel the Body Guard; No Bullies Allowed!, Doodle and the Magic Christmas Float, and her new series, The Fabulous life of Minnie the Sassy Chick." Her creative and fun filled story lines were written to bring a smile to children’s faces. She says, “I will consider this new adventure as an author to be a huge success if I can make children laugh”.