Books
On Days Like These
On Days Like These
On Days Like These
Young Chester's grandfather dies causing him to experience grief for the first time. With the help of his dog and a neighborhood squirrel, Chester explores his feelings of loss and sadness. Free to express a range of emotions, Chester comes to terms with his grandfather's death and discovers the most meaningful way to remember him.
Recommended for children ages 4+ and family reading time.
133 Daunting Days
On Days Like These
On Days Like These
Chester, along with his dog, Cheater, has been enjoying spending the summer with his grandparents on the island. His happy summer comes to an end, however, when his grandfather dies. Chester is too young to understand how to process grief and emotion. He rebels by beginning a friendship with Junebug, a bad influence who encourages Chester to make dangerous decisions. Chester, shy by nature and made even quieter by his grief, finds it hard to say no in the face of Junebug’s enthusiasm and aggression. It will take the help of Chester’s wise grandmother to break off his friendship with Junebug. Along the way, Chester will discover new truths about his grandfather’s death, as well as his own beliefs, before beginning the slow and painful process of healing.
Recommended for children ages 7+ and family reading time.
Before Day Clean
On Days Like These
Before Day Clean
After Chester's grandfather passes away, he remains on Lockjaw Island to help his aging grandmother. Chester feels guilty about mistakes he has made in the past and is careful about making friends. Just as Chester feels that he is able to make better decisions, he comes face to face with his greatest fear. Will he compromise just to keep the peace or will Chester stand up for what he feels is right?
Recommended for children ages 7+ and family reading time.
The Angry Mermaid
Tingwa, the most beautiful mermaid in the ocean off the coast of South Carolina’s Sea Islands has been captured. Will the Gullah people help her captor or help save Tingwa?
The Chains That Join
Short Stories, Poems, Proverbs and Other Remembrances dedicated to our Ancestors of the Diaspora
House Of Colorism
Memoirs Across Generations
This book is a collection of personal narratives detailing lived experiences involving the phenomenon of internalized racism called colorism. The stories in this book underscore the continuing, widespread, and devastating effects to those who have suffered as a result of colorism practices.
The Princess Has Arrived!
The story of a high-spirited African princess, the obstacles she faces, and the surprising forces that help to guide her.