Author: Useni Eugene Perkins
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316360325
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
Six-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Bryan Collier brings this classic, inspirational poem to life, written by poet Useni Eugene Perkins. Hey black child, Do you know who you are? Who really are?Do you know you can be What you want to be If you try to be What you can be? This lyrical, empowering poem celebrates black children and seeks to inspire all young people to dream big and achieve their goals.
Little Black Girl Lost 2
Author: Keith Lee Johnson
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 9781601620378
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
As a follow-up to his bestselling Little Black Girl Lost, Keith Lee Johnson takes us back into the life of Johnnie Wise, a stunning 15-year-old whose beauty is so seductive it sparked a race riot in New Orleans. Now, the riot is over, the National Guard has left, and life can begin to return to normal in the black-owned Sable Parish. For Johnnie, though, there is still some unfinished business. She has made it her mission to get to know the white side of her family, the Beauregards, and takes a job as a maid in their home, watching quietly to learn what really goes on behind the walls of their stately home. What she sees is more than she ever expected. Outside of work, Johnnie is determined to win back the love of her life, Lucas Matthews, but first she must convince him that the night she spent with ruthless crime boss Napoleon Bentley meant nothing to her. To Bentley, however, the night was unforgettable, and he will stop at nothing to have Johnnie to himself. He has set the wheels in motion to take over the New Orleans Mob, with Johnnie by his side as his willing concubine. Keith Lee Johnson weaves an intriguing tale of love, lust, deception, and power, all against the backdrop of a racially troubled 1950’s New Orleans. Johnnie Wise is a young woman readers won’t soon forget.
Publisher: Kensington Books
ISBN: 9781601620378
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
As a follow-up to his bestselling Little Black Girl Lost, Keith Lee Johnson takes us back into the life of Johnnie Wise, a stunning 15-year-old whose beauty is so seductive it sparked a race riot in New Orleans. Now, the riot is over, the National Guard has left, and life can begin to return to normal in the black-owned Sable Parish. For Johnnie, though, there is still some unfinished business. She has made it her mission to get to know the white side of her family, the Beauregards, and takes a job as a maid in their home, watching quietly to learn what really goes on behind the walls of their stately home. What she sees is more than she ever expected. Outside of work, Johnnie is determined to win back the love of her life, Lucas Matthews, but first she must convince him that the night she spent with ruthless crime boss Napoleon Bentley meant nothing to her. To Bentley, however, the night was unforgettable, and he will stop at nothing to have Johnnie to himself. He has set the wheels in motion to take over the New Orleans Mob, with Johnnie by his side as his willing concubine. Keith Lee Johnson weaves an intriguing tale of love, lust, deception, and power, all against the backdrop of a racially troubled 1950’s New Orleans. Johnnie Wise is a young woman readers won’t soon forget.
Hey Black Child
Author: Useni Eugene Perkins
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316360325
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
Six-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Bryan Collier brings this classic, inspirational poem to life, written by poet Useni Eugene Perkins. Hey black child, Do you know who you are? Who really are?Do you know you can be What you want to be If you try to be What you can be? This lyrical, empowering poem celebrates black children and seeks to inspire all young people to dream big and achieve their goals.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316360325
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
Six-time Coretta Scott King Award winner and four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Bryan Collier brings this classic, inspirational poem to life, written by poet Useni Eugene Perkins. Hey black child, Do you know who you are? Who really are?Do you know you can be What you want to be If you try to be What you can be? This lyrical, empowering poem celebrates black children and seeks to inspire all young people to dream big and achieve their goals.
Dear Black Girl
Author: Tamara Winfrey Harris
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1523092300
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
“Dear Black Girl is the empowering, affirming love letter our girls need in order to thrive in a world that does not always protect, nurture, or celebrate us. This collection of Black women's voices… is a must-read, not only for Black girls, but for everyone who cares about Black girls, and for Black women whose inner-Black girl could use some healing.” –Tarana Burke, Founder of the ‘Me Too' Movement "Dear Dope Black Girl, You don't know me, but I know you. I know you because I am you! We are magic, light, and stars in the universe.” So begins a letter that Tamara Winfrey Harris received as part of her Letters to Black Girls project, where she asked black women to write honest, open, and inspiring letters of support to young black girls aged thirteen to twenty-one. Her call went viral, resulting in a hundred personal letters from black women around the globe that cover topics such as identity, self-love, parents, violence, grief, mental health, sex, and sexuality. In Dear Black Girl, Winfrey Harris organizes a selection of these letters, providing “a balm for the wounds of anti-black-girlness” and modeling how black women can nurture future generations. Each chapter ends with a prompt encouraging girls to write a letter to themselves, teaching the art of self-love and self-nurturing. Winfrey Harris's The Sisters Are Alright explores how black women must often fight and stumble their way into alrightness after adulthood. Dear Black Girl continues this work by delivering pro-black, feminist, LGBTQ+ positive, and body positive messages for black women-to-be—and for the girl who still lives inside every black woman who still needs reminding sometimes that she is alright.
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN: 1523092300
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
“Dear Black Girl is the empowering, affirming love letter our girls need in order to thrive in a world that does not always protect, nurture, or celebrate us. This collection of Black women's voices… is a must-read, not only for Black girls, but for everyone who cares about Black girls, and for Black women whose inner-Black girl could use some healing.” –Tarana Burke, Founder of the ‘Me Too' Movement "Dear Dope Black Girl, You don't know me, but I know you. I know you because I am you! We are magic, light, and stars in the universe.” So begins a letter that Tamara Winfrey Harris received as part of her Letters to Black Girls project, where she asked black women to write honest, open, and inspiring letters of support to young black girls aged thirteen to twenty-one. Her call went viral, resulting in a hundred personal letters from black women around the globe that cover topics such as identity, self-love, parents, violence, grief, mental health, sex, and sexuality. In Dear Black Girl, Winfrey Harris organizes a selection of these letters, providing “a balm for the wounds of anti-black-girlness” and modeling how black women can nurture future generations. Each chapter ends with a prompt encouraging girls to write a letter to themselves, teaching the art of self-love and self-nurturing. Winfrey Harris's The Sisters Are Alright explores how black women must often fight and stumble their way into alrightness after adulthood. Dear Black Girl continues this work by delivering pro-black, feminist, LGBTQ+ positive, and body positive messages for black women-to-be—and for the girl who still lives inside every black woman who still needs reminding sometimes that she is alright.
Hey Lil' Black Girl... It's Your World
Author: Fredrecka McGlown
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781096125686
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
"Hey Lil' Black Girl...It's Your World" is the debut work from award-winning motivational speaker, life coach, and youth advocate Fredrecka S. McGlown. Through McGlown's journey through college, career, and her personal life, she pauses for a quick moment to drop some jewels, shed some light, and share some insight, in hopes of motivating other young sistas while they are on their journey to greatness. This quick and easy read is great for any young black girl who's maneuvering through life. Whether you're off to college or you've just graduated and you're looking to transition into the big kid world...this text is for you. If you're looking to start your own business or you're trying to master adulting...this text is for you; or if you're just looking for a good read to motivate, inspire, and uplift you...this text is for you. This book will surely encourage and empower you to stay focused and committed on your journey to success. Godspeed ahead, Sis. You've got this!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781096125686
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 99
Book Description
"Hey Lil' Black Girl...It's Your World" is the debut work from award-winning motivational speaker, life coach, and youth advocate Fredrecka S. McGlown. Through McGlown's journey through college, career, and her personal life, she pauses for a quick moment to drop some jewels, shed some light, and share some insight, in hopes of motivating other young sistas while they are on their journey to greatness. This quick and easy read is great for any young black girl who's maneuvering through life. Whether you're off to college or you've just graduated and you're looking to transition into the big kid world...this text is for you. If you're looking to start your own business or you're trying to master adulting...this text is for you; or if you're just looking for a good read to motivate, inspire, and uplift you...this text is for you. This book will surely encourage and empower you to stay focused and committed on your journey to success. Godspeed ahead, Sis. You've got this!
Black Girl Unlimited
Author: Echo Brown
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250309867
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
A William C. Morris Award Finalist "Brown has written a guidebook of survival and wonder."—The New York Times "Just brilliant."—Kirkus Reviews Heavily autobiographical and infused with magical realism, Black Girl Unlimited fearlessly explores the intersections of poverty, sexual violence, depression, racism, and sexism—all through the arc of a transcendent coming-of-age story for fans of Renee Watson's Piecing Me Together and Ibi Zoboi's American Street. Echo Brown is a wizard from the East Side, where apartments are small and parents suffer addictions to the white rocks. Yet there is magic . . . everywhere. New portals begin to open when Echo transfers to the rich school on the West Side, and an insightful teacher becomes a pivotal mentor. Each day, Echo travels between two worlds, leaving her brothers, her friends, and a piece of herself behind on the East Side. There are dangers to leaving behind the place that made you. Echo soon realizes there is pain flowing through everyone around her, and a black veil of depression threatens to undo everything she’s worked for. Christy Ottaviano Books
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250309867
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
A William C. Morris Award Finalist "Brown has written a guidebook of survival and wonder."—The New York Times "Just brilliant."—Kirkus Reviews Heavily autobiographical and infused with magical realism, Black Girl Unlimited fearlessly explores the intersections of poverty, sexual violence, depression, racism, and sexism—all through the arc of a transcendent coming-of-age story for fans of Renee Watson's Piecing Me Together and Ibi Zoboi's American Street. Echo Brown is a wizard from the East Side, where apartments are small and parents suffer addictions to the white rocks. Yet there is magic . . . everywhere. New portals begin to open when Echo transfers to the rich school on the West Side, and an insightful teacher becomes a pivotal mentor. Each day, Echo travels between two worlds, leaving her brothers, her friends, and a piece of herself behind on the East Side. There are dangers to leaving behind the place that made you. Echo soon realizes there is pain flowing through everyone around her, and a black veil of depression threatens to undo everything she’s worked for. Christy Ottaviano Books
Fulfilled
Author: E. N. Baldwin
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1602661138
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
For the Vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Habakkuk 2: 3 Through the grace of God, every trial and tribulation we encounter in life, makes us stronger, more powerful, and more bearable. Fulfilled is a Book of inspirational stories and poetry expressing my struggles and battles in life. The dream of this book begun in Iraq and was brought to life during my spare time in Afghanistan. Come with me on a spiritual journey through life, A journey painted with words of expressions and poetry for the soul. We all fall down, but we all get back up again! There are going to be some things in life that are going to shatter your pride, break your heart, and crush your soul, but you have to believe Everything happens for a reason. Once you realize that things happens for a reason and reach for the sky, you too will become fulfilled! E. N Baldwin is a United States Army Veteran currently living in Houston, TX. She has been writing poetry and short stories since the second grade. She loves helping others and inspiring them to accomplish their dreams. She is currently working on her Master Degree as a Physician Assistant and grants for funding Second Chance in His Hands. E.N Baldwin knew as a child that she had a spiritual purpose for the Lord. She has always kept a strong closeness and Friendship with the Lord and allows him to direct her in everything that she does. E.N Baldwin is now on a journey in search to find that purpose on earth that GOD wants her to fulfill.
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1602661138
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
For the Vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Habakkuk 2: 3 Through the grace of God, every trial and tribulation we encounter in life, makes us stronger, more powerful, and more bearable. Fulfilled is a Book of inspirational stories and poetry expressing my struggles and battles in life. The dream of this book begun in Iraq and was brought to life during my spare time in Afghanistan. Come with me on a spiritual journey through life, A journey painted with words of expressions and poetry for the soul. We all fall down, but we all get back up again! There are going to be some things in life that are going to shatter your pride, break your heart, and crush your soul, but you have to believe Everything happens for a reason. Once you realize that things happens for a reason and reach for the sky, you too will become fulfilled! E. N Baldwin is a United States Army Veteran currently living in Houston, TX. She has been writing poetry and short stories since the second grade. She loves helping others and inspiring them to accomplish their dreams. She is currently working on her Master Degree as a Physician Assistant and grants for funding Second Chance in His Hands. E.N Baldwin knew as a child that she had a spiritual purpose for the Lord. She has always kept a strong closeness and Friendship with the Lord and allows him to direct her in everything that she does. E.N Baldwin is now on a journey in search to find that purpose on earth that GOD wants her to fulfill.
Action
Author: Miguel Algarin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684826119
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
For nearly twenty-five years, poets, writers, artists, actors, directors, and an ever-growing audience have flocked to New York's landmark Nuyorican Poets Cafe, a breeding ground and showcase for some of the most original and energetic new works of theater being produced today, as well as a community gathering place. Now, for the first time, twenty original plays, monologues, and performance pieces that debuted at the Nuyorican are gathered together in Action, edited by Cafe founder Miguel Algarin and codirector Lois Griffith.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684826119
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
For nearly twenty-five years, poets, writers, artists, actors, directors, and an ever-growing audience have flocked to New York's landmark Nuyorican Poets Cafe, a breeding ground and showcase for some of the most original and energetic new works of theater being produced today, as well as a community gathering place. Now, for the first time, twenty original plays, monologues, and performance pieces that debuted at the Nuyorican are gathered together in Action, edited by Cafe founder Miguel Algarin and codirector Lois Griffith.
On My Way
Author: Sarah Albritton
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 9781578061143
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
On her journey away from the Hell of poverty, abuse, and racism she experienced, Sarah Albritton has expressed herself verbally and visually in a variety of modes: food preparation, preservation, and demonstration, restaurant decor, yard art, annual outdoor Christmas decorations, autobiographical prose and poetry, and most recently, personal experience narratives and painting.
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 9781578061143
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
On her journey away from the Hell of poverty, abuse, and racism she experienced, Sarah Albritton has expressed herself verbally and visually in a variety of modes: food preparation, preservation, and demonstration, restaurant decor, yard art, annual outdoor Christmas decorations, autobiographical prose and poetry, and most recently, personal experience narratives and painting.
Sexual Revolutions in Cuba
Author: Carrie Hamilton
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 0807882518
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
In Sexual Revolutions in Cuba Carrie Hamilton delves into the relationship between passion and politics in revolutionary Cuba to present a comprehensive history of sexuality on the island from the triumph of the Revolution in 1959 into the twenty-first century. Drawing on an unused body of oral history interviews as well as press accounts, literary works, and other published sources, Hamilton pushes beyond official government rhetoric and explores how the wider changes initiated by the Revolution have affected the sexual lives of Cuban citizens. She foregrounds the memories and emotions of ordinary Cubans and compares these experiences with changing policies and wider social, political, and economic developments to reveal the complex dynamic between sexual desire and repression in revolutionary Cuba. Showing how revolutionary and prerevolutionary values coexist in a potent and sometimes contradictory mix, Hamilton addresses changing patterns in heterosexual relations, competing views of masculinity and femininity, same-sex relationships and homophobia, AIDS, sexual violence, interracial relationships, and sexual tourism. Hamilton's examination of sexual experiences across generations and social groups demonstrates that sexual politics have been integral to the construction of a new revolutionary Cuban society.
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 0807882518
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
In Sexual Revolutions in Cuba Carrie Hamilton delves into the relationship between passion and politics in revolutionary Cuba to present a comprehensive history of sexuality on the island from the triumph of the Revolution in 1959 into the twenty-first century. Drawing on an unused body of oral history interviews as well as press accounts, literary works, and other published sources, Hamilton pushes beyond official government rhetoric and explores how the wider changes initiated by the Revolution have affected the sexual lives of Cuban citizens. She foregrounds the memories and emotions of ordinary Cubans and compares these experiences with changing policies and wider social, political, and economic developments to reveal the complex dynamic between sexual desire and repression in revolutionary Cuba. Showing how revolutionary and prerevolutionary values coexist in a potent and sometimes contradictory mix, Hamilton addresses changing patterns in heterosexual relations, competing views of masculinity and femininity, same-sex relationships and homophobia, AIDS, sexual violence, interracial relationships, and sexual tourism. Hamilton's examination of sexual experiences across generations and social groups demonstrates that sexual politics have been integral to the construction of a new revolutionary Cuban society.
The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin
Author: Kirsten Childs
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
ISBN: 9780822218791
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
What's a black girl from sunny Southern California to do? White people are blowing up black girls in Birmingham churches. Black people are shouting "Black is beautiful" while straightening their hair and coveting light skin. Viveca Stanton's answer: Slap on a bubbly smile and be as white as you can be! In a humorous and pointed coming-of-age story spanning the sixties through the nineties, Viveca blithely sails through the confusing worlds of racism, sexism and Broadway showbiz until she's forced to face the devastating effect self-denial has had on her life.
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
ISBN: 9780822218791
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
What's a black girl from sunny Southern California to do? White people are blowing up black girls in Birmingham churches. Black people are shouting "Black is beautiful" while straightening their hair and coveting light skin. Viveca Stanton's answer: Slap on a bubbly smile and be as white as you can be! In a humorous and pointed coming-of-age story spanning the sixties through the nineties, Viveca blithely sails through the confusing worlds of racism, sexism and Broadway showbiz until she's forced to face the devastating effect self-denial has had on her life.