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Brenda Jackson bestselling author of more than 100 novels (yes 100!): we have 53 of 'em!

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Greetings All, New author interested in getting my book reviewed and guidance. My First Best Friend brings to life the immediate and unshakable bondbetween parent and child, from the point of view of the father. Thissweet book depicts an energetic, fiercely independent, andunapologetically curious little boy and the strong pride the fatherhas in his son. The story explores and celebrates the father/childrelationship, describing his almost childlike enthusiasm for thejourney of parenthood, and his internal tension surrounding a desireto watch his boy grow up and a need to hold on to a childhood thatalready seems fleeting. Derrick Washington …

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GHETTOHEAT® HOTNESS: SHA LASY SPEAKS THE TRUTH Growing up in Urban America isn’t easy. Throw in the race, gender and age cards. You walk through life with iron-filled crates shackled to your ankles. How can you climb the ladder of success with so much holding you back? This isn’t about me outlining how to live your life or what’s right and wrong—I don’t know the answer to that. This is about me asking you to wake up! What’s up, Urban America? Have we’ve become so complacent as to stop our complaining because we’ve been reassured that everything is new and approved, and comes backed with a money back guarantee if we’re not satisfied? I don’t know…

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I was just updating Kimberla Lawson Roby's page on AALBC.com and was just reviewing her career, which I've followed from the beginning. She is an AALBC.com and Power List bestselling author. She has also made other bestseller lists including the New York Times, on multiple occasions. Kimberla has been a steady force in publishing since 1997, when she self published her first book (years before self-publishing became the norm). She has weathered all the changes the industry has gone through, and maintaining a substantial fan base or loyal readers.. A photo I took of Kimberla in 1999 with her 2nd Book Here and Now. Here is a p…

Cynthia Dickerson Productions presents the novel, Momma Said,"Hit 'Em Back!" Did your mother tell you to hit anybody back that hit you? This advise gets her son Lou in trouble with the law. The setting of this southern tale takes place on the north side of Memphis,Tennessee. Louvenia Johnson is the crack head mother who teach her children lessons of stealing, fighting and the art of hustling. Read this book that will have you crying, laughing, and angry with the many twist and turns and the shocking ending leave you anxious, to read the sequel.

Author´s name (Kida Brino), the book´s title (Daddy's Bedtime Adventures), ISBN (978-1-63177-466-9), publication date (September 6, 2016). I am a stay-at-home mom and military Reservist who has published a Children's Book to honor my husband and God for the blessings we have. It is a wonderful book of daddy putting his little man to bed every night and the magical world they create. I am hoping to spread it as much as possible to give strength and thanks back to the dads that want and do take care of their children. Book-in-hand date is tentatively scheduled for 05 Aug 2016. I have included a copy of the galley and the promotional video. I am in the process o…

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Twins born to a society that believes such a birth is a dangerous omen, Ndoro and Obaseki are separated at birth to live different lives. One becomes a great warrior who is ostracized because of his birth, the other a pampered prince whose strange way result in banishment. Meji is an epic fantasy story like no other, a tale steeped in African culture and traditions told by unforgettable characters. Meji: Special Edition presents this amazing epic sword and soul fantasy in its original format. Experience Urhuru as it was meant to be, a single exciting tome of African-based fantasy. ISBN-13: 978-0999278956 Meji 10th Anniversary Paperback Meji 10th An…

Does there exist a list of Black Schools? What collaborative effort exist to get Black Books in the schools on a consistent basis? Is the AALBC a rallying point to launch an effort to match Scholastic Books efforts? What would be some of the benefits?

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GHETTOHEAT® HOTNESS: DRU NOBLE ONCE A SLAVE This is not about my crimes. This is not about my redemption. It is about my life, and only that. In the early summer morning of June 18th, 1979, there was a thunderstorm, and I was born. The falling rains would be a prelude to the struggles I would endure. Mere months later, my biological father would abandon me to an uncertain future, this was the first of many abandons. Like so many others of my generation, I faced the brute of an era of drugs, violence and pure apathy; lost souls and shattered dreams. Cards placed on the table. A gun, placed on my head. My very sanity, daring me to p…

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http://aalbc.it/cherylwade Continuing my focus on highlighting the literary output of married couples today's couple for my "Authors Your Should Know" spotlight are Wade and Cheryl Hudson, founder of Just Us Books. If this type of material is of interest or important to you please consider sharing with friends and associates. From my perspective successes like these deserve more attention. Of course few platforms expend the resources to share stories about married couples because it generates very little interest -- unless the marriage has gone horribly wrong. The trend is getting worse -- lets try to reverse it.

The Book Look covers this historic, ongoing excavation in Luxor, Egypt with Anthony Browder, Atlantis Browder and Dr. Elena Pischikova. Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi visited the excavation in 2012. A Book Look Xtra.

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I ran into Grant Harper Reid at the Harlem Book fair last Saturday. A couple of years ago we published, a review of his book Rythm for Sale. I asked him to link to his page on AALBC.com and he did it immediately--from his homepage (screen shot below). I often lament the fact that reciprocal links (I link to your website and you link to mine) is a thing of the past--replaced by a drive to gather as many fans, followers, and likes on social media. I've always asserted this change in our collective behavior has weakened mission driven independent sites and strengthened revenue driven corporate sites. As the handful of massive sites gain strength and indie die off,…

The Definition of Insanity - Coping with a child's mental Illness ISBN-10: 0692567402 ISBN-13: 978-0692567401 Amazon The Definition of Insanity Book Mothers of Incarcerated Sons Society, Inc. “His hands and feet were shackled. He was too young to drink or serve his country and barely old enough to drive, yet he was being charged as an adult for armed robbery. If convicted, he faced 3 years to life. “How did we get here? Where did I go wrong?” A mother screams as her son is hauled away. Crime affects everyone involved. It’s a heart breaking and shocking ordeal to have a child propelled into the snare of the prison system. It can be…

David doc Robertson's new book Body and Soul was named for the classic improvised lyrical phrases of the Coleman Hawkins jazz performance of the same name. On the first page of the story, which opens in 1940, Peter Daniels plays the song loud enough to drown out the humming tubes on his living room phonograph and dances with his wife to celebrate the birth of their first and only grandchild, Adam Daniels, the story's protagonist. Right away, Robertson's sensitive description teams with Hawkins' tender jazzy lyricism and allows the reader to see the couple in step and undeterred by improvisation that makes it so seductive. This vision presents the structural …

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Hi all, We hope you & your loved ones are holding up as best possible. On behalf of Lee & Low and our creators, we'd love AALBC to consider reviewing our forthcoming Spring 2024 titles: MILES OF STYLE: EUNICE W. JOHNSON & THE EBONY FASHION SHOW by Lisa D. Brathwaite & illustrated by Lynn Gaines Nonfiction Picture Book Hardcover 9781620143124 On-sale February 6, 2024 Winner of Lee & Low's New Voices award, Miles of Style celebrates Eunice W. Johnson, a visionary who used her influence to showcase the strength and beauty of the Black community. …

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This third poetry collection from poet Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman reflects on global oppression, occupation and the legacy of erasure. It is the first book published through Black Writers for Peace and Social Justice, Inc. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman's poems explore themes of identity, resistance, social justice, history, culture, and the American machine's cringeworthy hypocrisy. She tenderly examines the political trends/winds with a raw, soulful verse, which begs to be heard. This collection is a unique form of militant jazz. A must read. -Synnika A. Lofton, author of Monsters in My Head Both a meal and a treasure trove of lessons, A Park Stands O…

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“After a sabotaged experiment leaves him with super strength and unbreakable skin, Luke Cage (Mike Colter) becomes a fugitive who attempts to rebuild his life in modern day Harlem, New York City. But soon he is pulled out of the shadows and must fight a battle for the heart of his city – forcing him to confront a past he had tried to bury.” I think the bald cut and hoodie, rather than the golden headband and 'fro, brings a nice contemporary touch to Luke Cage. In addition to cleaning of the street of Harlem, maybe Cage will go after rogue cops hell bend on shooting similarly garbed brothers.... that be fun. The first issue was published by …

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Hello friends, My name is Toshia Stelivan and I have written my second children's book in the Horse of a Different Color Series, Horse of a Different Color: The Tallest Kid in the Class. The message that this book focuses on is bullying. It is also in English and Spanish. I like to provide content in my books of experiences that kids are going through in their life and try and help them through it. Synopsis: Madison wanted her upcoming birthday celebration to be the best one ever. There was just one problem: she wanted to invite Kasey, a girl the others made fun of because she was so much taller than the other students. Madison want…

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The interviewer in the video below asks, "Which is more courageous coming out as a Christian or homosexual". The question was posed tongue in check but... Clay Rivers invites your review of his latest work chronicling his life’s journey. In a world that associates stature, physical perfection, and race with a person's value, "Walking Tall" is about harnessing the power of self-worth as experienced by an African American, gay, Christian man who also just happens to be a dwarf. His career as an actor, artist, stage performer and author took Clay to Disney’s Main Street USA, Hollywood and the stages of New York City. A graduate of Jones High School and Rollins …

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Hi everyone! I am seeking a review for my newly self-published contemporary YA novel titled Looking Beyond the Ordinary. With everything going on in the country regarding COVID, racism, and police brutality, I know Black people are tired as ever and exhausted (including me). As an educator, I know our Black teens and children are hurting, too. I thought I might bring this book to the table for anyone ages 15+ looking to take a much needed mental break from racism and police brutality, and read about Black characters in a way in which we aren't oppressed by anti-black racism. Here's the information below! Thank you! Name: Janee' Thompson Title: Look…

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JOHN TORNOW: VILLAIN OR VICTIM? is a historical novel of the "Wildman of the Wynooche," who was alleged to have killed six people, starting with his 19-year-old twin nephews, William and John Bauer in 1911. The suspicion was laid to Tornow and it touched off a 19-month manhunt, the longest in Pacific Northwest history, before he was killed in a firefight on April 16, 1913. This story attempts to unveil as much of the truth as we know, based on 28 years of research, talking to descendants of neighbors, friends and relatives of the Tornow family.

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Contact: Travis Hutchins, Baton Rouge Area Foundation, thutchins@braf.org, (225) 381-7081 or Sarah Gardner, Baton Rouge Area Foundation sgardner@braf.org, (225) 387-6126 Jacinda Townsend wins 16th Annual Ernest Gaines Book Award for Mother Country Jacinda Townsend’s novel Mother Country …

BOOK DESCRIPTION Imagine living in a world where every facet of your existence is beyond your control. Imagine living in a world where your God-given physical traits are resented and reviled. Imagine living in a world where your humanity is subject to judicial and legal debate. Imagine living in a world where the government of the people, by the people, and for the people is explicit and implicit in denying you the most basic of human rights – life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. For James Scott, this isn’t imagination, but a horrifically callous reality. Despite the odds stacked against him, despite the laws that hindered his future, d…

Tananarive Due asked https://x.com/TananariveDue/status/1824130334088442284 I'm seeing Alien Romulus tonight, and without reading a word about it I'm already positive it's better than every sequel since ALIENS. Fight me if you want to defend you faves. (But no Romulus spoilers!) My reply... what is yours? Retrospect after a published work is cheap for any writer, you develop thinking the best... BUT I think alien 3 didn't need ripley/hicks/newt/bishop at that point people would had believed the corporation who came at the end , simply set up a pod with a poor soul with an alien in it to die on the planet and experiment. Alien resurrection primary problem is…

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