Veronica Chambers is an author whose work often draws from her Afro-Latina heritage, exploring themes of resilience and familial love with profound insight. Her writing is characterized by a compelling and honest style that resonates across various genres, earning acclaim for its candor and ability to capture the complexities of the human experience. Chambers delves into the intricate dynamics of relationships, offering readers a deeply felt connection to her narratives. Her distinctive voice and thoughtful prose make her a significant literary presence.
Highlighting the groundbreaking achievements of Shirley Chisholm, this picture book biography explores her journey as the first Black woman in Congress and her historic bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. It emphasizes her determination, trailblazing spirit, and the significant impact she had on American politics, inspiring future generations to pursue their dreams and challenge the status quo. Through engaging illustrations and storytelling, readers are invited to learn about Chisholm's legacy and contributions to civil rights and women's empowerment.
The book explores the vibrant life of Celia Cruz, the iconic salsa singer known for her captivating performances and magnetic energy. It delves into her childhood and chronicles her inspiring journey to becoming the Queen of Salsa, highlighting the passion and joy she brought to her music. Through her story, readers can experience the rich cultural legacy she left behind, which continues to resonate with fans around the world. Her remarkable life serves as a testament to resilience and the power of music to uplift the spirit.
During 2020, widespread protests rooted in the call-and-response tradition of the Black community gained worldwide attention in the wake of high-profile wrongful deaths of Black people. From the founders to watershed moments, follow the activists and organizers on their journeys and discover the ways that protest has been fundamental to American democracy, eventually making meaningful change.
This exciting collaboration with the New York Times will reveal the untold
stories of the diverse heroines who fought for the 19th amendment. On the
100th anniversary of the historic win for women's rights, it's time to
celebrate the names and stories of the women whose courage helped change the
fabric of America.
Beyonce. Her name has come to be synonymous with beauty, glamour, power, creativity, love, and romance. This tribute features essays that examine how she has steadily invested the power her freedom required, as she shapes a vision of womanhood that influences young people around the world. -- adapted from publisher info and introduction
The long-anticipated inside look at the extraordinary career of the man who
brought Sexy Back, the legendary producer in the pantheon of music greats as
influential and groundbreaking as Motown's Berry Gordy and a memoir of the
creative process. Hailed by the New Yorker as the eminence grise behind half
of what is great in the Top Forty these days, world-renowned producer
Timbaland has been a fixture on the pop charts, with more top-ten hits than
Elvis or the Beatles. An artist whose fans are multi-racial and multi-
generational, Timbaland works with the hottest artists, from Mariah Carey and
Missy Elliott to Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado, Madonna, and his childhood
friend, Pharrell Williams. Yet this celebrity is a uniquely private man who
shuns parties, stays out of gossip columns, and rarely gives interviews.
Deliberately choosing to tour by bus and conspicuously bling-free, he
maintains a low-key lifestyle. If he's not at the recording studio, he is at
home with his family. In The Emperor of Sound, Timbaland offers fans an
unprecedented look into his life and work. Completely uncensored and totally
honest, he reveals the magic behind the music, sharing the various creative
impulses that arise while he's producing, and the layering of sounds that have
created dozens of number one hits. Cinematically written, full of revealing
anecdotes and reflections from today's most popular music icons, The Emperor
of Sound showcases this master's artistry and offers an extraordinary glimpse
inside this great musical mind.
The book explores the transformative journey of contemporary Japanese women who are redefining cultural norms and breaking free from traditional roles. Through extensive interviews and observations, Veronica Chambers highlights the diverse experiences of these women across various sectors, including business, media, art, and politics. Beyond the media's focus on trendy stereotypes, the narrative uncovers the powerful and impactful changes driven by everyday women, showcasing their vital contributions to Japan's evolving society.
The story follows ten-year-old Flora Violeta LeFevre as she employs humor and mischief to cope with her best friend's departure and her sister's overwhelming quinceañera preparations. Amidst these challenges, Flora also discovers an unexpected friendship, showcasing her resilience and creativity in the face of change.
Set against the backdrop of 1970s Brooklyn, the memoir explores Veronica Chambers' journey as she navigates the challenges of being an overachieving child in a struggling family. With a Panamanian immigrant mother overwhelmed by life's demands, Veronica strives for perfection to ease her mother's burdens. As she reflects on their complex bond, the narrative delves into themes of motherhood, sacrifice, and the quest for approval, ultimately revealing profound insights about the expectations and love that shape their relationship.
"It begins with a simple ritual: Every Saturday afternoon, a boy who loves to cook walks to his grandmother's house and helps her prepare a roast chicken for dinner. The grandmother is Swedish, a retired domestic. The boy is Ethiopian and adopted, and he will grow up to become the world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson. This book is his love letter to food and family in all its manifestations. Marcus Samuelsson was only three years old when he, his mother, and his sister--all battling tuberculosis--walked seventy-five miles to a hospital in the Ethiopian capital city of Addis Adaba. Tragically, his mother succumbed to the disease shortly after she arrived, but Marcus and his sister recovered, and one year later, they were welcomed into a loving middle-class white family in Gothenburg, Sweden. It was there that Marcus's new grandmother, Helga, sparked in him a lifelong passion for food and cooking with her pan-fried herring, her freshly baked bread, and her signature roast chicken
