Symone Barnes of Aurora, seated, poses during a book-signing event Friday at Zen Loft Wellness Center in Aurora. Her book, “Crown Me” is available on Amazon. She is a 2019 graduate of West Aurora High School and attends North Central College in Naperville with a major study in journalism. Standing with the book is her mother, Terra Barnes, and Symone’s sister, Dezember Barnes is at the right.Laurie Krueger photo
