Chatham Local Pens First Children's Book

CHATHAM, NJ — A long-time Chatham resident, Jerry Del Priore, is continuing his writing passion as he recently penned his first children's book, "Cha-Cha Chicken Sneeze."

"Cha-Cha Chicken Sneeze" is a sneezing etiquette book for children ages two to seven that uses a dancing chicken and his friend, Carissa, to educate kids on how to reduce germ spread while decreasing fear of doctor visits in a humorous, non-threatening way.

Del Priore has been writing professionally since 2000 and is the owner and operator of NYNJSportsWorld.com, a blog that covers high school, college and minor league sports in New York and New Jersey.

Del Priore also spends time writing about food and entertainment, as well as health and fitness.

In addition to his professional life, Del Priore volunteers with teens in a Catholic Youth Ministry program in Chatham.

"Cha-Cha Chicken Sneeze will help children understand just how important it is to cover up and not spread germs while in public," Del Priore said.

Del Priore published his first book, "Running Through Roadblocks: Inspirational Stories of Twenty Courageous Athletic Warriors," in July 2008.

In that book, Del Priore chronicles the trials and tribulations of warrior athletes who inspire through optimism in the face of life-changing adversity.

"These indomitable spirits have battled life's greatest challenges to show the world that winning doesn't always mean getting across the finish line first," the book's description read.

Both books can be found on Amazon.com, in digital and print versions.