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Former Chief Academic Officer & College Dean tells it all. Because after all, you can't plan for what you don't know~ Let's face it, everyone’s looking for a sure-fire way to get that baby through school and into a "good" college. Just think about how many times you’ve witnessed a high-five by moms & dads who found the best summer camp or placed a final offer in a top-rated school district or even got wait listed at one of the most prestigious preschools in town. Parenting for College, is THE inspirational indispensable blueprint every family must have. Former College Dean of Academics, Dr. Sonya provides prescriptive, easy-to-follow, parent …

Zora Neale Hurston was born on this day in 1891. To commemorate the anniversary of her birth Amistad Books has made available and ebook version of Hurston’s master work, Their Eyes Were Watching God. This offer is only valid today January 7, 2020.

A. Warrior. Princess On. A. Quest. To The. Empire. Of Cresh To. Find A-Cure For. Her. Father's Illness. ,Encounters. A. Talking. Dragon. ,That -Becomes. Human.... By. Nandi Taylor ....

Chapter book for early readers age 5-12 years old In the first book of this series, To Africa and Back, Cliff, Monty, Shandra, and Quisha’s summer visit to Grandma turned out to be more interesting than they had anticipated. An unexpected find transports them to ancient and modern Africa where they meet indigenous Africans and make new friends. However, they must find their way back home. They use their knowledge of science, history, and wits to find their way back to grandma’s. Visit: http://keystonepassage.com for more information about the book and the author. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Keystone-Passage-102446378457190 S…

What’s interesting to me about this review is that he/she claims to have read “quite a few books on the Civil War” and never read that slaves had it bad. How is that possible?? Think about that for a moment. “If Cotton Could Talk” is not about slavery but a story about relationships created by strangers who meet on a Mississippi plantation with one goal in mind, freedom. I certainly don’t consider it to be a Civil War book! On the other hand, it’s still a great review! Your Thoughts?

Hey Troy This is Linda "Wredd" Watkins. Why did I have to re-register as a newbie. Boy...that sucks!

Hello All, I was recently listening to NPR this morning and a few days ago. It appears that Amazon.com is having a big year this year selling ebooks. According to Amazon, for every 100 hardcover book they sold 168 ebooks. (I think I'm quoting the number correctly) But, another report I heard stated that they are going to be adding pictures and music to the ebooks, in order to give the readers a little something extra to make the ebook more marketable. When it reaches that stage, I might seriously be tempted to get one. Really, I would like to get one now. I looked at the Barnes and Noble nook eBook. I'm impressed with it. I would have preferred a big scre…

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I’m huddled in the broom closet in the kitchen, scared for my life. I hear these footsteps, but they only last for a few seconds before there’s silence again. This is the worst part, I think—the silence. Because we have a really long hallway leading o the front door, and those five or six footsteps are not nearly enough to lead that robber out of the apartment. And although I picked up the butcher knife before jumping into the broom closet, I’m not too confident. Even if I could surprise him and maybe get a whack at him or something, the way my hands are shaking, I’m not so sure I’d do him any harm. I shut my eyes and make a promise to God that if he lets me live, I w…

This interview originally aired on May 25, 2010. Today, 4 years later, my opinions about Facebook have changed, becoming less favorable. Fours years ago you could reach many of your "fans," on Facebook, by simply posting a link to your website. Today with almost three times as many "fans" I do not have the same level of engagement when posting links to my website. Even buying an advertisement (a small $20 ad) does not yield the same reach I could get four years ago with 1/3 the "followers." It is clear that Facebook has diminished engagement for content containing links pointing to external website. This is based upon years of collecting data and careful…

I am requesting a book review by an AALBC reviewer who loves YA Science Fiction. Thank you for your consideration! Pamela E. Cash Synopsis: The Amaru clan has attacked the Qiao clan. The Sakombi clan has a traitor in its midst and John is torn between his mother's clan and his father's clan. Is it all about Chausiku or is there a new threat? One that she may not see coming. Published: January 10, 2015 ISBN 13: 978-0-9886164-4-8

Aalbc gets a mention! https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/may/15/marcus-books-oakland-oldest-black-bookstore?utm_term=RWRpdG9yaWFsX0Jvb2ttYXJrcy0yMDA1MTc%3D&utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&CMP=bookmarks_email&utm_campaign=Bookmarks

My first novel is now live on Net Galley. Lucky John tells the story of John Roberts; A cheating husband with a 20 year grudge, who grows from being angry at everyone he felt did him wrong, to praying that those same people will forgive him. Family histories both proud and tragic play out in the background as John tries to figure out how to fix the mess he's made. Please take a look and let me know what you think: https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/199679

My novel "The New Breed Reparations Sanctuary" suggests that massive payments of reparations would first require a nation-wide Petition for African American Reparations and Limited Self-Governance (as recited in the opening prologue and which mirrors the American Declaration of Independence). Remember, this is speculative fiction. What do you think? Would Biden or Trump be compelled to accept such a radical plan (which would establish black-controlled cities/territories within the US)?

Thank you for allowing me to use this platform to introduce my novels, and my characters, whom I describe as "people who happen to live on pages." My name is Myra Towner-Rankin. I am the author of three suspenseful, romantic novels where sex, lies, evil, and bizarre murders comingle, and old money pays for new crimes that are so heinous the police sleep in their shoes. Revenge seeps throughout small towns in Mississippi and Atlanta and suffocates redemption. Please search on Myra Towner-Rankin and bookseller sites to find out more about my novels titled: "The Rain Will tell" "STORM, sequel to: The Rain Will Tell" and "Dangerous Last Name Games."

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Two stageplays Soon for the Savory Pie https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/art/1077780099 I.V.D. zone (The Intragalactic Violence Deaccretion Zone) https://www.deviantart.com/hddeviant/art/1077788765

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A Free Writing Workshop – An All Day Event - Saturday February 23rd 8:30am to 4:00pm The Gwendolyn Brooks Center for Black Literature and Creative Writing at Chicago State University is holding a Master’s Class workshop on fiction writing. Limited seating so RSVP by Monday February 18th (773) 995 - 3286 Instructor: Tony Lindsay: Tony Lindsay is the author of seven novels; One Dead Preacher, Street Possession, Chasin’ It, Urban Affair, One Dead Lawyer, More Boy than Girl, One Dead Doctor and two short story collections titled Pieces of the Hole and Fat from Papa’s Head. He has published book critiques and reviews for Black Issue’s Book Review. He was a…

My name is Shervine Thompson and I am the author of the book 'When Summer Blew Up'. I am interested in a book review Book Title: When Summer Blew Up ISBN-13: 978-1514451977 Publication date: February 12 , 2016 When Summer Blew up, it meant one thing for the ever overly spunky Autumn Vanderpool. That her life was over ,along with her hopes of ever being an elite Olympian Gymnast. Now she is back in Guanela, the island where she grew up,forced to live with her tyranny aunt, whom she considers to be the Joker's identical twin. Her only worry now is survival and to completely forget her past. That's until she met the boy with the red shoes. He is the…

Recently, an author wrote me to confirm that she was an "AALBC.com Bestselling Author." I assured her she was and directed her to her page. (One of the benefits of the new site design is that this info is managed in real time and is so much easier to manage.) She thanked me and told e she just wanted to be sure before she used the fact to promote her next book. I told her I wish every AALBC.com Bestselling author share her insight and enthusiasm for the accomplishment. We both reflected that AALBC.com is the only entity that maintains a regularly updated bestsellers list. The is the 20th year I've maintained a list. The first Bestsellers list was published …

Toni Morrison lived to be 88. She had a tremendously successful and, I trust happy, life. Today I received a lot of email from friends informing me of Morrison's passing describing it as "sad" and even "horrible." I understand the permanent loss of anyone, especially someone so talented, is sad, but Morrison's transition is the culmination of a life well lived, a life worth celebrating. We all should be so blessed. R.I.P. Toni Morrison

Listen to an Interview of AALBC.com’s Founder and Webmaster, Troy D. Johnson with by E. Ethelbert Miller host of the “On The Margin” radio program which airs on WPFW’s 89.3 FM, Washington D.C. Your browser does not support the audio element. E. Ethelbert Miller is actually an accomplished and critically acclaimed poet who I have admired over the years. I ran into him at a party last year and he told me how important the work I was doing is. I was floored because I wasn't even sure if he knew much about me. I was honored that he invited on his radio show. I'm not sure how I come across on these interviews. Honestly, I don't even…

If you happen to be lucky enough to live in Los Angeles, CA have access to Malik Books (pictured), Reparations Club, and Eso Won! Both Mailk Books and Eso Won been in business for over 30 years and are cultural institutions. They also approach the business of books from a historical context -- which is important. For example, I don't have to explain why using Bookshop for a store's website is not only bad for your store, but bad for indie bookstores collectively. You may learn more about these terrific stores and others from across the country, on AALBC’s list of Black-owned Bookstores: #readingblack

The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together by Heather McGhee Explains why racism is bad even for the white racist. This book came to mind after one of @Pioneer1’s comments on the futility every trying to get along.

"Some People Want Everything!" Glitter and gold line the streets of the hottest and most exclusive address in Atlanta, 3300 Buckhead Plaza. Three social climbers try to stay on their golden path to riches, fame, and high fashion.

If I could get high right now, I would. Are you kidding me, there is no greater feeling. That's real and very dangerous. If you didn't know, you don't want to know, because the sensations of some chemicals are better than the best orgasms. That's real and very dangerous. If you didn't know, you don't want to know, because some drugs will actually bring on an orgasm. Yes, that's the truth and very dangerous. Who doesn't like orgasms? You will not hear this from your local treatment center of your 10 o'clock news AND you might not want to, because some drugs hold back ejaculation which make some men feel like Tarzan. And, women love their Tarzans. That's the ho…

I'm a writer of speculative fiction, which is an umbrella term used to describe science fiction, fantasy, paranormal, and urban fantasy. Do you read speculative fiction? If so, why? If not, why not?

This is a really interesting read http://aalbc.it/hue-man I talks about the Hue-man Experience Bookstore, perhaps, at the time, the nation's largest Black owned independent Bookstore. The case study address the specifics of the Hue-man bookstore, including financials as well as a snap shot of the publishing industry in the early 1990's. "I started out with a marketing plan but there were many flaws because it was based on Anglo book purchasing behavior. We were unable to anticipate the difficulty in getting African American people to buy books. I had to go back and reevaluate my marketing strategies. We thought people would come because the idea was unique. It w…

A 1986 interview with Pulitzer Prize winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks. Brooks is interviewed by the 26 year old poet E. Ethelbert Miller.

Anyone read Paul Beatty. What do you think of his work?

Hi. I'd like to recommend two books from Uganda for your consideration -- and for reviews if you find either or both worthy. "Crossroads: Women Coming of Age in Today's Uganda" is a fascinating collection of 15 true, autobiographical essays in which modern African women explore how they are balancing the effects of traditional African culture with their own aspirations as modern women. The elegant-written stories cover a wide range of issues, but all are inspiring. "The Triangle" is a historical novel focusing on the time during the late 1880s when the land that would become modern day Uganda, is about to lose its independence to British colonialist…

Book Speaks Of Hebrews Being Descendants Of Egyptian ,And ,Ethiopian. Africa In The Bible. Book By Dante Fortson. Saw Book,On Black Hebrew Book Section ....Racist White Church ,Do Not Speak Of Blacks In Bible. What Is The Reason The Black ,Preachers Do Not Preach About Blacks In The Bible,And Africa,In Bible. Bible, Black Preachers And Black Church People Say They,Read?????..Before Slave Ships ,African People Had Their ,Own Spiritual Opinion .Slaves Were Forced Christian Religion ,On,Slave Plantations...

I'm sure you all know that Ntozake Shange passed away this Saturday. I met her a couple of times. Once at a performance across the street from where I lived -- actually in the same building that serves as the barbershop in the Luke Cage TV series. There were only a handful of people in attendance so I go to socialize a bit with Ntozake, her sister, and their peeps. I have a photo somewhere, but I can't find it now... She struggled with mental health issues. I shot video of her discussing this about a decade ago and just now added it to her page. Shange is best known for her "choreopoem," For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Ra…

Origin. Of. Authors,Toni. Morrison . Her, ,Reflection. On Race,War,Fear,What Is. Race? Why It. Matters. She. Won. Many. Book. Awards.. She. Speaks,Her. Free. Mind ,Seen. On. Youtube. She Leaves A Legacy,Not Just For Black Writers,But For All Writers....Her,Intellect,Free Mind Will Be Missed.....

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A GOOD BOOK TELLS US A LOT ABOUT ITS HERO; A BAD BOOK TELLS US A LOT ABOUT ITS AUTHOR GK CHESTERTON

Underground. Railroad. ,Authentic. Narrative. First. Hand. Account ,,By. William. Still .He. Second. To. Harriet.Tubman Helping. Runaway,Slaves. He. Wrote. Down. What. The. Runaway. Slaves ,Told. Him. Kept. Journals. ....

My name is Kaushay Ford and I am the co-author of "The Little-Known Heroes: Claudette Colvin" (ISBN: 978-1-7354873-0-4). I am interested in a book review of our children's book! "The Little-Known Heroes: Claudette Colvin" is the first book in The Little-Known Heroes Series by authors Kaushay & Spencer Ford. Published on June 14, 2021, this book is recommended for children ages 5 - 8 years old and is intended for parents and children to read together. The book tells the story of teenage civil rights activist Claudette Colvin. As a young girl, Claudette was involved with the NAACP and was inspired to stand up for her rights. One day, while riding…

@Edwina Louise DorchSomething else comes to mind in reference to the book you shared, and the question that was asked. 'The book asks the question - Who do you love? or What is the color of the person that you love? First, I chose to start another topic because I didn't want to interfere with the purpose of your entry, but the question of Love, provoked an observation about Four Letter Words, so thank you for igniting my thoughts. Some four-letter words have lost their power, while other four-letter words have gained strength. Take the four-letter word LOVE, for example, the word love used to have a powerful emotional connection to the…

Book. Dear. Black. Father. ,About. The. Myth. Of. Dead Beat. Black,Fathers. Book. By. James. Myrick ,Book. Above. The. Ground,,Exp!ores. Young. Black. Fatherhood. Book. By Clint Smith ..

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The whiteness of publishing: Diversity an issue as book convention opens NEW YORK (AP) — Three years ago, guest speaker Mindy Kaling joked that publishing's annual national convention, BookExpo America, resembled "a high school reunion where all the jocks were killed in a plane crash, and all the minorities, too." This post was prompted by a conversation started on twitter between myself and author Brian Smith, in reaction to this article (above) about the lack of Diversity at Book Expo America (BEA). BEA is the nation's largest trade show for the publishing industry. Brian has no interest in attending because BEA (which starts this week) has demonstrat…

NY Times Bestselling Authors Roxane Gay & Edan Lepucki talk about on their favorite bookstores: http://aalbc.it/roxane-edan Plus Roxane gives a humorous reading from her book of essays Bad Feminist. Recorded Jan 8, 2015 at the University of Tampa. Book Soup West Hollywood, CA (unintelligible) Skyline (Tree in the center, ) Word in Brooklyn Parnassus Bookstore Avid Books, Athens, GA The Last Bookstore, Los Angeles Literati Bookstore, Ann Arbor, MI Book Bud Kal Women and Children First, Chicago, IL If someone could help me correct the list above I'd appreciate it -- thanks.

I just started The Black Jacobins: Toussaint L’Ouverture and the San Domingo Revolution by C.L.R. James. This book was written in 1938. The 2nd edition was published in 1962 with updates that James described as "...never more than to the extent of a few lines." The copy I'm reading was published in 1989. The first chapter "The Property" is just hard to read. I mean I've read account of the middle passage and the torture slave put Black folks through, but James account is graphic account is hard to read. I have never been able to wrap my brain around how people can be so cruel to each other. The fact that so many people could be so cruel…