A Win for Corinne is the third book in the Corinne’s Fin trilogy. Corinne’s Fin and Corinne’s Team are both Gold Mom's Choice Award Winners. It brings Corinne from a champion swimmer winning all the ribbons at Lavender Lake, overcoming a major event, and reinventing herself as a coach. Finally, Corinne learned many lessons from her Lavender Lappers, just as the team members discovered the true gifts of being on a team and not necessarily a winning team. A WIN is certainly a joy to be shared by all. Team members and their coach remain bonded together forever.
“Like Ruby Belle, I was blessed to grow up on a swim team where I, too, learned to believe in myself, support my team, and be thankful for coaches who cared. As a fellow educator, I love Miss Dayle’s imagined world for Corinne and Ruby Belle. Encouraging children to believe in their spirit and determination and support teammates are vital lessons!” —Josey Coviello, Pre-K teacher at Davie County Schools, MA Reading, Reading Education “A beautiful celebration of teamwork, having a positive mindset and the freedom water can bring to each of us, when we are willing to dive in!” —Julie Caruso, Leadership Coach Dayle Dabney, now retired, taught young children for 50 years and loved reading stories to her class. Currently, she volunteers at Govan’s Elementary in Baltimore City and assists the kindergarten students in writing their own stories. Dayle enjoys swimming her “Laps of Love” in the pool whenever possible. She has three wonderful daughters, Erin, Shannon, and Meghan, and three unique grandchildren, London, Lane, and Margot. Dayle is always writing and editing new stories to share with her writing group of many years: Sandy, Kim, Julie, and Stephanie.
A WIN for Corinne
“As a swimmer of 55 years, I know the power of swimming, the beauty of the water, and the finesse of the strokes that Corinne possesses and joyfully shares with her team.” —Holly Martin, retired from Baltimore County Middle School as a math teacher