The trick set me up. It's that simple.

“This book is dedicated to every woman who has ever felt self-conscious about her size. Outer beauty comes in all sizes, shapes, heights, ages,…

— Raynetta Manees

“Africans must change their mind and actions. The keys to building your continent depends on your will-power, persistent effort and action towards self liberation.”

— Lailah Gifty Akita

“He Said... Your garden at dusk Is the soul of love Blurred in its beauty And softly caressing; I, gently daring This sweetest confessing,…

— Anne Spencer

“Only we can set us free.”

— Angel Azizi

“There is no achievement gap at birth.”

— Lisa Delpit

“...they speak like melted butter and their children speak like footsteps on pavement...”

— Isabel Wilkerson

“You can handcuff my wrists, and Shackle my feet. You can bind me in chains, throw me in your deepest darkest dungeon...but you can't…

— Jaye Swift

“I'm naming my son just what he is. I'm a whore and he is my son. If he grows up ashamed of me, the…

— Donald Goines

“Secret Saturdays ought to be required reading at middle schools everywhere. Maldonado gives us both voice and heart. His young characters navigate a challenging…

— E.R. Frank

“You CAN have your cake and eat it too. Just don't start choking.”

— Shantale Finnerty

“Shed the pains of yesterday and seize the plans of tomorrow.”

— Catherine Crumber

“Family is a permanent adhesive that creates a lifetime bond.”

— Conrad Brooks

“For anyone with a library in their head and love in their heart,”

— Kevin Ansbro

“Drama does not just walk into our lives. Either we create it, invite it, or associate with it.”

— Brandi L. Bates

“Ava glanced over at Napoleon, who was walking back toward them. She smirked at Juliet and said, "Sweetie, you are *not* the one.”

— Jay Fingers