5 Books Published by NU Words Press on AALBC — Book Cover Collage

The presidential campaign of Barack Obama electrified American voters like no election in decades - ushering in for many the post-racial era. More than ever, America seemed poised to leave its centuries-old racial dilemma on the pages of history. Post Racial gauges how this noble concept matches up to our contemporary reality. Looking forward to America’s future elections, a prominent group of writers, activists, academics, and media personalities gathered at Harvard Law School to offer a variety of provocative views on race in the age of Obama. Today, this insightful and hard-hitting discussion - powerfully presented here by Harvard Law lecturer and Tom Joyner Morning Show political commentator, Stephanie Robinson - is a timely and relevant racial barometer for how far we have come as a nation, and how far we have yet to go.

A unique and poetic picture book, this is not a biography of President Barack Obama, but rather a story of him growing up as an ordinary child asking, “Who will change the world?” Allowing children to see themselves through his inspirational story, it highlights for children their personal power to affect the world around them in a positive way. Also included in the book are personal reflections from children across the United States about the impact President Obama has had on their lives and aspirations.

A soulful and heartfelt look into the symphony of motherhood through the prism of one woman’s journey, this collection of accessible poetry is an inspiring and humorous celebration of the African American mother and her experience. Inspired by the author’s own experiences, along with her association in a local support group for African American mothers and their families, the poems are textural and insightful without being too complex. The collection follows the four phases of motherhood over time: love; pregnancy, childbirth, and new motherhood; the ups and downs and craziness of motherhood; and motherhood musings about greater life lessons.

Using poetry laced with intergenerational concepts and brilliant collage, this lyrical journey teaches children the 10 core principles set forth in the bestselling book The Covenant with Black America. The book effortlessly pieces together a view of a better tomorrow that supports community-driven solutions to the Covenant’s foundational agenda items. It includes specific activities to further civic development and complete the development of the soul and consciousness of children from all races and backgrounds.

With a powerful message about  heritage and self-esteem, this is a humorous and delightfully illustrated picture book that weaves together hair and history to celebrate African American culture for young girls. Through accessible and inspirational lyrical prose, the book serves as an essential educational tool for parents, teachers, and older children. Also included alongside original sketches are biographies of the historical African American female icons celebrated within the story, such as Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, and Zora Neale Hurston.