Author Interview: Talking About Frankie and the Peanut Butter and Jelly Fiasco
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down for an interview with Jewel Scott from So Booking Cool. Jewel is such a thoughtful interviewer and asked great questions about my journey as a writer and the inspiration behind my new children’s picture book, Frankie and the Peanut Butter and Jelly Fiasco.
The Princesss Who Lost Her Hair is an Akamba legend that is retold by Tololwa M. Mollel. The Akamba people live in East Africa near Nairboi, Kenya close to the equator. They are known for their wood carving especially gourds. I love reading African fables as I always seem to learn something. This story has…
I first heard of New York Times bestselling author Angie Thomas from her debut book The Hate U Give that was published in 2017 and made into a movie in 2018. The Hate U Give was followed by sequel On the Come Up. Concrete Rose, a prequel to the Hate U Give, is the coming-of-age…
Dr. DeForest B. Soaries Jr. started a financial responsibility revolution with his book dfree: Breaking Free From Financial Slavery. Dr. Soaries is a success story himself having climbed out of personal debt and who admitted to not investing until he was in his late forties. In June of 2021 he was able to retire as lead…
Tips from the TV Lady: A Guide to Making a Great Impression On Camera or In Person written by Valonda Calloway is a little book packed with a tons of great tidbits of how to look your best when dealing with the media. I first learned about Valonda Calloway when Dr. Pam Perry interviewed her…
Katrina McCain is on fire. Her first book of poetry, Because I Decided to Love came out in 2019 to rave reviews and her next poetry book Then The Unexpected Happened released December 2021 is equally poignant. This book is split into several sections; Love Without Limits, Heartbroken, Socially Conscious, and Inspired by God, and…
My heart still breaks when I think of the death of Chadwick Boseman who played the Black Panther character so well. His role will give hope to Black people for generations to come. Black Panther: Young Prince, written by Ronald L. Smith, is geared to middle school children ages 8-12, however as an adult I also enjoyed…
When I picked up Ebony Sea by Irene Smalls (available on Amazon) I found a book that could explain the complications of slavery to a young child. There are not many books out there that can do this. The story is told in a simple way so that young children will understand and ask questions.…
I love the Grace series. In Boundless Grace, (available on Amazon) the protagonist, Grace a young girl parents are divorced. Her father went back home to Gambia. One day Grace gets a surprise. Her father has sent money for her to come for a visit and Grace isn’t sure what to feel or think. She…
Cool Cuts (available on Amazon) written and illustrated by New York Times bestselling author Mechal Renee Roe addresses the beauty of natural hair for children. Each page of the book shows a different natural hairstyle with the tagline “I Am Born to Be Awesome.” This sends a powerful message to children who may be picked…