'Always be fearless', local theater educator launches children's book Victoria Young Dec 7, 2021 Dec 7, 2021 Updated Jan 16, 2023 0 Local theater educator Lakeetha Blakeney is launching her first children’s book, “Princess Fearless Walking to School” this week. Submitted image Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Victoria Young A local theater educator has broken into the world of children’s writing with her debut book “Princess Fearless, Walking to School” this week.kAmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]:?DE28C2>]4@>^<66E920302FE9@CQ E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm{2<66E92 q=2<6?6J[ H9@ 2=D@ 8@6D 3J z66E92 qk^2m[ 8@E 96C DE2CE :? E962E6C 2E E96 286 @7 `d E9C@F89 96C 49FC49] }@H D96 E62496D E962E6C 7@C 2== 286D 2E &}r vC66?D3@C@[ r9:=5C6?’D %962EC6 @7 r92C=@EE6 2?5 |2EE96HD !=2J9@FD6]k^AmkAmqFE =:<6 >2?J A6@A=6 :? 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