Author: Ayesha Dwyer
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1643496271
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Ew..spiders! Would you hike through a scary, creepy spider patch for a friend? This is the story of "A Rock and a Hard Place." The school bells are ringing and all the kids in Mrs. Bagby's class are cheering, "Hooray!" The school year has finally ended. Let the summer fun begin! Sista Me is thrilled because her favorite cousin, Joshy, will be visiting from Jamaica. She has a lot of fun things planned. Upon Joshy's long-awaited arrival, the two cousins are excited to see one another. They can't wait to kick off their summer adventures. Before they dash from the house, Auntie Merty gives them a few rules they must follow: stay together, don't go far and return home before dark. Uh, oh...something happens! Sista Me and Joshy are separated. Time is ticking and the sun is beginning to go down. Sista Me knows the only way she can find her cousin is to travel through Mr. McArthur's gloomy, spooky spider patch. Oh, no! Sista Me is afraid of spiders, but she can't return home without her cousin. What should she do? Read and discover if Sista Me learns the true meaning of being between "a rock and a hard place."
Sista Me and Friends
Author: Ayesha Dwyer
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1643496271
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Ew..spiders! Would you hike through a scary, creepy spider patch for a friend? This is the story of "A Rock and a Hard Place." The school bells are ringing and all the kids in Mrs. Bagby's class are cheering, "Hooray!" The school year has finally ended. Let the summer fun begin! Sista Me is thrilled because her favorite cousin, Joshy, will be visiting from Jamaica. She has a lot of fun things planned. Upon Joshy's long-awaited arrival, the two cousins are excited to see one another. They can't wait to kick off their summer adventures. Before they dash from the house, Auntie Merty gives them a few rules they must follow: stay together, don't go far and return home before dark. Uh, oh...something happens! Sista Me and Joshy are separated. Time is ticking and the sun is beginning to go down. Sista Me knows the only way she can find her cousin is to travel through Mr. McArthur's gloomy, spooky spider patch. Oh, no! Sista Me is afraid of spiders, but she can't return home without her cousin. What should she do? Read and discover if Sista Me learns the true meaning of being between "a rock and a hard place."
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1643496271
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Ew..spiders! Would you hike through a scary, creepy spider patch for a friend? This is the story of "A Rock and a Hard Place." The school bells are ringing and all the kids in Mrs. Bagby's class are cheering, "Hooray!" The school year has finally ended. Let the summer fun begin! Sista Me is thrilled because her favorite cousin, Joshy, will be visiting from Jamaica. She has a lot of fun things planned. Upon Joshy's long-awaited arrival, the two cousins are excited to see one another. They can't wait to kick off their summer adventures. Before they dash from the house, Auntie Merty gives them a few rules they must follow: stay together, don't go far and return home before dark. Uh, oh...something happens! Sista Me and Joshy are separated. Time is ticking and the sun is beginning to go down. Sista Me knows the only way she can find her cousin is to travel through Mr. McArthur's gloomy, spooky spider patch. Oh, no! Sista Me is afraid of spiders, but she can't return home without her cousin. What should she do? Read and discover if Sista Me learns the true meaning of being between "a rock and a hard place."
Sista Me
Author: Ayesha Dwyer
Publisher: Mascot Books
ISBN: 9781620865262
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher: Mascot Books
ISBN: 9781620865262
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Sista, Speak!
Author: Sonja L. Lanehart
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292777949
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
2003 — Honorable Mention, Myers Outstanding Book Award – The Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights in North America The demand of white, affluent society that all Americans should speak, read, and write "proper" English causes many people who are not white and/or middle class to attempt to "talk in a way that feel peculiar to [their] mind," as a character in Alice Walker's The Color Purple puts it. In this book, Sonja Lanehart explores how this valorization of "proper" English has affected the language, literacy, educational achievements, and self-image of five African American women—her grandmother, mother, aunt, sister, and herself. Through interviews and written statements by each woman, Lanehart draws out the life stories of these women and their attitudes toward and use of language. Making comparisons and contrasts among them, she shows how, even within a single family, differences in age, educational opportunities, and social circumstances can lead to widely different abilities and comfort in using language to navigate daily life. Her research also adds a new dimension to our understanding of African American English, which has been little studied in relation to women.
Publisher: University of Texas Press
ISBN: 0292777949
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
2003 — Honorable Mention, Myers Outstanding Book Award – The Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Bigotry and Human Rights in North America The demand of white, affluent society that all Americans should speak, read, and write "proper" English causes many people who are not white and/or middle class to attempt to "talk in a way that feel peculiar to [their] mind," as a character in Alice Walker's The Color Purple puts it. In this book, Sonja Lanehart explores how this valorization of "proper" English has affected the language, literacy, educational achievements, and self-image of five African American women—her grandmother, mother, aunt, sister, and herself. Through interviews and written statements by each woman, Lanehart draws out the life stories of these women and their attitudes toward and use of language. Making comparisons and contrasts among them, she shows how, even within a single family, differences in age, educational opportunities, and social circumstances can lead to widely different abilities and comfort in using language to navigate daily life. Her research also adds a new dimension to our understanding of African American English, which has been little studied in relation to women.
Sista Sister
Author: Candice Brathwaite
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1529415292
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Candice Brathwaite's much-anticipated second book about all the things she wishes she'd been told when she was young and needed guidance. I Am Not Your Baby Mother was a landmark publication in 2020. A thought-provoking, urgent and inspirational guide to life as a Black British mum, it was an important call-to-arms allowing mothers to take control and scrap the parenting rulebook to do it their own way. It was a Sunday Times top five bestseller. Sista Sister goes further. It is a compilation of essays about all the things Candice wishes someone had talked to her about when she was a young Black girl growing up in London. From family and money to Black hair and fashion, as well as relationships between people of different races and colourism, this will be a fascinating read that will have another profound impact on conversations about Black Lives Matter. Written in Candice's trademark straight-talking, warm and funny style, it will delight her fans, old and new.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1529415292
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 247
Book Description
Candice Brathwaite's much-anticipated second book about all the things she wishes she'd been told when she was young and needed guidance. I Am Not Your Baby Mother was a landmark publication in 2020. A thought-provoking, urgent and inspirational guide to life as a Black British mum, it was an important call-to-arms allowing mothers to take control and scrap the parenting rulebook to do it their own way. It was a Sunday Times top five bestseller. Sista Sister goes further. It is a compilation of essays about all the things Candice wishes someone had talked to her about when she was a young Black girl growing up in London. From family and money to Black hair and fashion, as well as relationships between people of different races and colourism, this will be a fascinating read that will have another profound impact on conversations about Black Lives Matter. Written in Candice's trademark straight-talking, warm and funny style, it will delight her fans, old and new.
Dungeons 'n' Durags
Author: Ron Dawson
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
ISBN: 1642508764
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Funny Stories About White Privilege and Black Identity from a Black Nerd’s Perspective Author and Ebony Magazine podcaster Ron Dawson lends his wit and comical social commentary to tell the story of how one of the “whitest” and nerdiest of black men finally woke up, found his blackness, and lost all inhibitions at dropping the f-bomb. A coming-of-age story of black identity. In the suburbs of Atlanta, Ron was a black nerd (aka “blerd”) living very comfortably in his white world. He loved his white wife, worked well with his white workmates, and worshiped at a white church. On November 8, 2016, everything changed when Trump became POTUS. Ron began a journey of self-discovery that made him question everything —from faith to friendships. Part social commentary and part fantastical narrative. This book goes where no blerd has gone before. In a psychedelic way, Ron is guided by a guardian “angel” in the guise of Samuel L. Jackson’s character from Pulp Fiction. Sam is there to help Ron, well, be more black. Ron confronts his black “sins” and wrestles with black identity, systemic racism, and what it means to be “black” in America. Uncomfortable conversations. Throughout this book, you’ll learn lessons from a man who deconstructs his faith and confronts personal demons of racial identity. Gain new perspectives through these funny stories that will reshape your current views on black identity. Inside, you’ll find: The funniest social commentary on white privilege and black identity Political satire wrapped in funny stories of a man’s journey to confront the systemic racism and Christian hypocrisy around him Comical if not uncomfortable conversations about what it means to be black in America If you liked You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey, Things That Make White People Uncomfortable, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, or I’m Judging You, you’ll love Dungeons ‘n’ Durags.
Publisher: Mango Media Inc.
ISBN: 1642508764
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 249
Book Description
Funny Stories About White Privilege and Black Identity from a Black Nerd’s Perspective Author and Ebony Magazine podcaster Ron Dawson lends his wit and comical social commentary to tell the story of how one of the “whitest” and nerdiest of black men finally woke up, found his blackness, and lost all inhibitions at dropping the f-bomb. A coming-of-age story of black identity. In the suburbs of Atlanta, Ron was a black nerd (aka “blerd”) living very comfortably in his white world. He loved his white wife, worked well with his white workmates, and worshiped at a white church. On November 8, 2016, everything changed when Trump became POTUS. Ron began a journey of self-discovery that made him question everything —from faith to friendships. Part social commentary and part fantastical narrative. This book goes where no blerd has gone before. In a psychedelic way, Ron is guided by a guardian “angel” in the guise of Samuel L. Jackson’s character from Pulp Fiction. Sam is there to help Ron, well, be more black. Ron confronts his black “sins” and wrestles with black identity, systemic racism, and what it means to be “black” in America. Uncomfortable conversations. Throughout this book, you’ll learn lessons from a man who deconstructs his faith and confronts personal demons of racial identity. Gain new perspectives through these funny stories that will reshape your current views on black identity. Inside, you’ll find: The funniest social commentary on white privilege and black identity Political satire wrapped in funny stories of a man’s journey to confront the systemic racism and Christian hypocrisy around him Comical if not uncomfortable conversations about what it means to be black in America If you liked You'll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey, Things That Make White People Uncomfortable, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man, or I’m Judging You, you’ll love Dungeons ‘n’ Durags.
The S.M.A.R.T. Sista's Guide to College
Author: Kania Kennedy
Publisher: Kania Kennedy
ISBN: 1453745351
Category : African American women
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
The S.M.A.R.T. Sistas guide to college is the essential book for any young woman heading off to or already in college. Unlike most college books it's not about how to get into school, but about how to survive while there! Covering everything from dating on campus, to picking a major, to how to get along with your roommate, having this book will make the difference in loving or loathing the first years away from home.
Publisher: Kania Kennedy
ISBN: 1453745351
Category : African American women
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
The S.M.A.R.T. Sistas guide to college is the essential book for any young woman heading off to or already in college. Unlike most college books it's not about how to get into school, but about how to survive while there! Covering everything from dating on campus, to picking a major, to how to get along with your roommate, having this book will make the difference in loving or loathing the first years away from home.
A Reach for the Piece
Author: Bode Meshioye
Publisher: Pleasure Read Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
A group of teenagers on the brink of adulthood will discover that the line between ordinary and extraordinary is thinner than they ever imagined. A story of courage, discovery, and the extraordinary moments A group of teenagers awaiting their GCSE results, navigate the idle days of summer, caught between the anxieties of adolescence and the anticipation of their futures. A Reach for a Piece is a story of courage, discovery, and the extraordinary moments that lie beneath the surface of the everyday. Set against the backdrop of a town where modernity meets nature, this story captures the essence of youth - a time when the world is full of possibility, and every choice has the potential to shape a destiny. Join these young souls as they step beyond the familiar, confronting challenges and uncovering the mysteries that life has in store for them. This is a narrative about the indomitable spirit of youth, the power of friendship, and the realization that sometimes, the most significant adventures happen when you least expect them.
Publisher: Pleasure Read Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 74
Book Description
A group of teenagers on the brink of adulthood will discover that the line between ordinary and extraordinary is thinner than they ever imagined. A story of courage, discovery, and the extraordinary moments A group of teenagers awaiting their GCSE results, navigate the idle days of summer, caught between the anxieties of adolescence and the anticipation of their futures. A Reach for a Piece is a story of courage, discovery, and the extraordinary moments that lie beneath the surface of the everyday. Set against the backdrop of a town where modernity meets nature, this story captures the essence of youth - a time when the world is full of possibility, and every choice has the potential to shape a destiny. Join these young souls as they step beyond the familiar, confronting challenges and uncovering the mysteries that life has in store for them. This is a narrative about the indomitable spirit of youth, the power of friendship, and the realization that sometimes, the most significant adventures happen when you least expect them.
Tootsie's Chick, Life Without a Mother
Author: Dorothy H Arnold EdD
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503533603
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
All the good and bad girls who need to know forgiveness, have you made some shameful choices? See how this chick deals with her shame. And she is that little girl without a home or mother, lost in a system called family.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503533603
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
All the good and bad girls who need to know forgiveness, have you made some shameful choices? See how this chick deals with her shame. And she is that little girl without a home or mother, lost in a system called family.
Resurrection Lily
Author: Amy Byer Shainman
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1480867071
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Resurrection Lily shares a story of inheritance and intuition, of what can surface in the body and the spirit when linked by DNA. As Amy Byer Shainman discovers she has inherited a BRCA gene mutation that puts her at high risk of developing certain cancers, she struggles to come to terms with preventively removing her breasts when she does not have a breast cancer diagnosis. Through her experience making decisions about her health, Amy becomes invigorated with purpose and establishes herself as a leading advocate for those with BRCA and other hereditary cancer syndromes, tirelessly working to educate others facing the same daunting reality. Painting a timely and moving portrait of what it feels like to carry a BRCA gene mutation, Resurrection Lily provides firsthand insight into the patient experience. Weaved throughout Amy’s open and vulnerable story is the expertise of her doctors, education from top medical experts in cancer genetics, and whispered lifesaving guidance from her grandmother Lillian.
Publisher: Archway Publishing
ISBN: 1480867071
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
Resurrection Lily shares a story of inheritance and intuition, of what can surface in the body and the spirit when linked by DNA. As Amy Byer Shainman discovers she has inherited a BRCA gene mutation that puts her at high risk of developing certain cancers, she struggles to come to terms with preventively removing her breasts when she does not have a breast cancer diagnosis. Through her experience making decisions about her health, Amy becomes invigorated with purpose and establishes herself as a leading advocate for those with BRCA and other hereditary cancer syndromes, tirelessly working to educate others facing the same daunting reality. Painting a timely and moving portrait of what it feels like to carry a BRCA gene mutation, Resurrection Lily provides firsthand insight into the patient experience. Weaved throughout Amy’s open and vulnerable story is the expertise of her doctors, education from top medical experts in cancer genetics, and whispered lifesaving guidance from her grandmother Lillian.
The Coldest Winter Ever
Author: Sister Souljah
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143911997X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
A New York Times and USA TODAY Bestseller “50 Most Impactful Black Books of the Last 50 Years.” —Essence Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read The instant classic from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Life After Death brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable novel. I came busting into the world during one of New York’s worst snowstorms, so my mother named me Winter. Ghetto-born, Winter is the young, wealthy daughter of a prominent Brooklyn drug-dealing family. Quick-witted, sexy, and business-minded, she knows and loves the streets like the curves of her own body. But when a cold Winter wind blows her life in a direction she doesn’t want to go, her street smarts and seductive skills are put to the test of a lifetime. Unwilling to lose, this ghetto girl will do anything to stay on top. Twenty-five years and over one million copies later, The Coldest Winter Ever is a bestseller and a national treasure, a classic handed down from one reading generation to the next. Whether you are reading it for the first time or have cherished it for years, you will never forget this Winter’s tale.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143911997X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
A New York Times and USA TODAY Bestseller “50 Most Impactful Black Books of the Last 50 Years.” —Essence Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read The instant classic from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Life After Death brings the streets of New York to life in a powerful and utterly unforgettable novel. I came busting into the world during one of New York’s worst snowstorms, so my mother named me Winter. Ghetto-born, Winter is the young, wealthy daughter of a prominent Brooklyn drug-dealing family. Quick-witted, sexy, and business-minded, she knows and loves the streets like the curves of her own body. But when a cold Winter wind blows her life in a direction she doesn’t want to go, her street smarts and seductive skills are put to the test of a lifetime. Unwilling to lose, this ghetto girl will do anything to stay on top. Twenty-five years and over one million copies later, The Coldest Winter Ever is a bestseller and a national treasure, a classic handed down from one reading generation to the next. Whether you are reading it for the first time or have cherished it for years, you will never forget this Winter’s tale.