Books

 Welcome to the Paris Correctional Facility. Walk to your room. Follow the instructions. Do your time. Change your attitude. Meet Shakeem, a jaded prisoner. Follow Ally, a loyal investigator, Observe Bernie, a rude genius. Study Dr. Amir, the man behind it all. Don’t look around. Don’t get any ideas. You’ll be out in no time. But... If you contemplate the inconsistencies, linger on the narrative, object to the obvious, notice the nowt, or educe, you might find yourself corrected. 

We call the heroes of another’s story a villain in ours. A strange twist of perspective is all that is necessary to change everything. In the not too distant past, a small group of teens and young-adults living in Los Angeles experience these truths during an alien interference on Earth. Not everything is as it seems, and not every ally is a friend. What would you do to save one from death? How hard would you fight to spare the world suffering? How far would you go, and how much could you push yourself, to reach beyond space and time and claim victory for your planet, your species? Join the Hawks, a group of gang members who unexpectedly become imbued with super hero like powers. Observe how they answer these questions and fight to defend their world in The Protector’s Trilogy.

 This richly illustrated book offers a glimpse into the lives and creativity of African American quilters during the era of slavery. Originally published in 1989, Stitched from the Soul was the first book to examine the history of quilting in the enslaved community and to place slave-made quilts into historical and cultural context. It remains a beautiful and moving tribute to an African American tradition. 

 First published in 1975, this book explores the gruesome figure of the night rider in black folk history. Gladys-Marie Fry skillfully draws on oral history sources to show that, quite apart from its veracity, such lore became an important facet of the lived experience of blacks in America. This classic work continues to be a rich source for students and teachers of folklore, African American history, and slavery and postemancipation studies.