Keep 'Em Rolling (Paperback) | Released: 15 Feb 2021

High school senior Sunny Chung takes a class in auto repair at her local community college, the first step in fulfilling her dream of going into the automotive industry. Her father, a first-generation Chinese immigrant, wants her to become a computer programmer like him and not what he calls a "grease monkey." In the course of the novel, which is partially set in the early days of COVID-19, Sunny overcomes her shyness, learns to stand up for herself, navigates a wholesome relationship with a boy, and takes newfound pride in her Chinese-American community. Here, you'll meet a whole family, including siblings and sympathetic grandparents, who play a large role in Sunny's life. This book won several prestigious endorsements: "At Virtual Enterprises International, we provide students with the unique experience of running a business from the ground up-empowering them to obtain the skills and knowledge they will need to solve complex problems and think like an entrepreneur. As they test drive future careers, they learn to work collaboratively and use technology as applied in business. Keep 'Em Rolling exemplifies our mission. For many years Barbara Greenleaf mentored VEI students at her local high school, and the result is this relatable and inspirational story of a girl who learns to stand up for herself to realize her dreams." Iris Blanc, Founder, Virtual Enterprises International, Inc."As a first generation Chinese-American with an independent-minded daughter of my own, I applaud Barbara Greenleaf for depicting Sunny Chung, her family, and her community in a positive but realistic light. Ms. Greenleaf has brought each character to life as an individual with definite-if clashing-ideas. Her insights into Sunny's emotional life as she learns to navigate and mediate between different cultures and age groups will resonate strongly with teens. In Keep 'Em Rolling, you'll meet three generations of a family whose culture may be different from yours but whose dynamics will be very familiar." Susette H.H.C. Naylor, A.I.A. Member Emerita"Through my work as Chair of the Masters in Business Administration at Antioch University Sant Barbara, I encountered students who were determined and resourceful but lacked self-confidence, just like Sunny Chung in 'Keep 'Em Rolling'. Over time, though, with the right encouragement, education, and guidance, these students found their way and ultimately became successful in their chosen fields. This novel will help other young people find their way, too. Anna Kwong, M.B.A. Chair, Antioch University Santa Barbara"At SCORE, more than 10,000 volunteer Mentors guide and educate those who want to start or expand their small business. These entrepreneurs greatly increase their chances of success by attending SCORE workshops and getting one-on-one coaching from experienced Mentors. Although few clients come to us while in high school, the heroine of Keep 'Em Rolling has the skills and desire to take advantage of what we have to offer. Barbara Greenleaf, herself a SCORE client, has facilitated our workshops for women. Here, she has written a totally relatable and inspirational story of a girl who learns to stand up for herself in order to realize her dreams." John Richardson, SCORE Mentor"Like the heroine of 'Keep 'Em Rolling', I grew up in California and was smitten with cars from an early age. I was also lucky enough to work in the automobile industry for part of my career. If you're a "car guy," there's nothing better than eating, breathing, and talking automotive all day. Barbara Greenleaf perfectly captures this infatuation with cars and turns it into a story that will inspire teens, whether they own a car or not."Earl Gandel, Classic car collector