Africa First

Our True Mahogany Series features stories compiled with the African American woman in mind, but that will also appeal to women of all cultures interested in an intimate and often sensual account of the female experience. Women facing temptation, suffering heartbreak, finding their first true love or romance at long last are just a few of the fascinating themes of these collections. How do you know when you're falling in love? There's that warm, tingly feeling when you see him, the flying sparks, the sweaty palms and butterflies in your stomach to let you know it's true love. Relive the ...

Ayanna was so unlucky in love that she moved across the world to start over. She swore off relationships until she met Kai. Although Kai’s music career was booming, her love life was disastrous. After meeting Ayanna, she believed lady luck was finally on her side until Ayanna was presented with a life-changing opportunity Kai is forced to choose between love and opportunity.

Whether you voted for Barack Obama or not, it is hard to ignore the skill and passion with which he delivers his message; he possesses the ability to communicate powerfully and effectively. With a polished speaking style, a command of eloquent and uplifting rhetoric, the ability to inspire the enthusiasm of young voters, and the sophisticated use of the Internet as a campaign tool, Obama was very much a 21st-century candidate.

"African Footprints American Soil" follows the transformative tale of a young boy, Salim, who relocates from the vibrant landscapes of Africa to the bustling streets of New York City. The narrative unfolds over two years, capturing Salim's challenging yet enlightening journey of adjusting to the fast-paced city life. As Salim finally settles into his new surroundings, he observes a quiet boy named Alex, isolated and seemingly struggling with the same sense of displacement that once burdened him.

Experience the power of Long Walk Up, a deeply moving, inspirational tale of a young African orphan's extraordinary journey from poverty and despair to becoming Africa's first female president. This powerful story is a celebration of triumph, resilience, and the unshakable belief in one's destiny. If you loved The Alchemist, The Color Purple, The Prophet, and The Audacity of Hope, you'll be captivated by Long Walk Up. Set against the backdrop of Liberia's historic moment- its first woman president being sworn in - Long Walk Up unfolds the inspiring fictional life of a young East African ...

The First 60 Years: The History of Afro-American Musical Theater and Entertainment chronicles the contributions made by Black Americans to the entertainment industry in America from 1871 through 1930. This book describes, among other subjects, the types of traveling circuses performers worked on and the types of material performed there. This book also chronicles the history and the beginnings of Black Vaudeville in America, the creation of the blues, and the beginnings of Black theatrical entrepreneurship that took place in America during its most racist times.

Sixteen-year-old Nikki Desmond is the product of too many, too much, and too little. Too many boarding schools, too much money, and too little discipline. After being expelled from a fourth prestigious New York boarding school, her mother sends her to Los Angeles to live with her father.In the screenplays for the fabulous first season of this teen sitcom, Nikki adjusts to life on the west coast while her father works towards correcting her surly, racist, and rude behavior with a combination of tough love, humor, and life lessons.

Without giving anything away...it is very easy to fall in love with the main character, Mr. G. He is the epitome of achievement at the highest level, a role model to those who may doubt the color of their skin, the true hope of paying it forward, and the near-perfect man that all women deserve in their lives.

Once upon a time, children's music was just Mother Goose, nursery songs, and lullabies. And then came Ella Jenkins. Ella Jenkins is an American folk singer and living legend dubbed The First Lady of Children's Music. For nearly 70 years, she has been writing and performing music that has entertained and engaged generations of young listeners. In Make a Pretty Song, Ella's life and legacy are captured in vibrant sights, sounds, and stories that leap right out of the book.

When Autumn Stiles lands the advertising job of her dreams, she feels it's the happiest day of her life. She doesn't count on the tall, handsome, dreamy-eyed Stuart Tanner doing his best to get her to quit. When Tanner learns that he has a new socialite employee at the advertising agency where he works, he is determined to get rid of her. She is obviously just trying out for a hard-working job that she thinks is glamorous. But soon the heat sizzles between them and he determines he will never give in to his desires.

At first glance, Princess Mariama lives a charmed life at the imperial palace in Timbuktu with servants catering for her every need. But deep within the palace walls, a terrible trial takes place for the princess’s hand in marriage. Ninety-nine suitors have died and the princess is determined to end the carnage before another life is lost.

In The World’s Fastest Man, years in the writing, investigative journalist Michael Kranish reveals new information about Major Taylor based on a rare interview with his daughter and other never-before-uncovered details from Taylor’s life. Kranish shows how Taylor indeed became a world champion, travelled the world, was the toast of Paris, and was one of the most chronicled black men of his day.

I saw the ripples in his blue jeans before I saw the twinkle in his dark brown eyes. His deep brown skin looked smooth as silk, and his jeans hugged his hips so snugly they looked as if they had been constructed on him as he stood in place in an obliging tailor shop. Thus begins Brian’s adventure in the story Overnight to Boston. He’s just quit his office job. He’s heading to Boston by train for no apparent reason when he meets Nic, a teacher who likes music and men like Brian. In Prom Night, the second story, an 18-year-old high school senior learns that having sex with a beautiful ...

Mie is a lonely Chinese Ping-Pong player, who had just won silver in the Olympics. However, winning silver hasn’t compensated for the loneliness and emptiness that torment her. While on a casual stroll, she meets Jordan, who is a heavyweight boxer. The attraction is instant, but Mie is slightly wary despite willing to go all the way with him. Things get intense between them, but more questions are raised in Mie’s mind. What happens when Jordan shows immense interest in her right away? Would their instant attraction lead to gloom or compensate for the emptiness within Mie’s fragile heart?