~Shedding Light On Life~


	Special autographed pair of the two Gumbo books in the series Only $30.00 + $6.95 s/h via Paypal® by email: gumboforthesoul@yahoo.com Autographed by renown artist Synthia SAINT JAMES nad compiler\|poet, Beverly Black Johnson. All other book detail below. --end-- Single \| multiple copy ordering below: Order now via barnesandnoble.com or iUniverse.com For retail bookstore orders: Ingram Book Company Baker & Taylor EVERY BOOK IS A COLLECTOR'S PIECE BOASTING THE BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK OF Synthia SAINT JAMES "Here's Our Child~Where's The Village?" published November 2008 Autographed direct from publisher: Each book is only $11.96 + $4.95 shipping/handling via Paypal® by email: gumboforthesoul@yahoo.com or send check or money order in US funds only, include cost per book + s&h payable to: Gumbo for the Soul: Mail to: GFTS, P.O. 5193, San Jose, CA 95150 A portion of the sales of this book will benefit African Cradle, a U.S. adoption agency. Gumbo For The Soul: Here’s Our Child, Where’s The Village? Edited by Beverly Black Johnson, foreword by Tee C. Royal IUniverse, November 2008 128 Pages, Paperback, $11.95 ISBN: 1440101264 Genre: Anthology RAW Rating: 4.5 (out of 5) Reviewed by Dawn Reeves, RAWSISTAZ.com —- Dawn Reeves is a Program Coordinator for a public school system and is an avid sports fan. In addition to participating in on-line book clubs, she is the manager of a local book club. “Here’s Our Child, Where’s The Village?” conveys that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish as happy, thriving and free spirited people regardless of race and the displacement factors governing their lives. The question isn’t “Here’s Our Child, Where’s The Village?” The question is whose village will you be? ~Beverly Black Johnson “We must bear each others burdens. Though the village has been replaced by concrete and Roe v. Wade, there remains innocent children deserving of love and a safe haven. They may be parentless, but they are not Godless…” ~Bruce George, Co-Founder of Def Poetry Jam "Connecting kids to permanency is paramount.” ~Stacia C. Hammond- Executive Director/Founder Adoption Support & Consultation Services of Florida, Inc. (ASCS) ~Book cover art: Grandmother Spirit© Synthia SAINT JAMES’ ~Foreword: Tee C. Royal-founder of RAWSISTAZ Literary Group ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Book 1~GUMBO FOR THE SOUL LITERACY ANTHOLOGY The 4th YOUnity Guild of America names Gumbo for the Soul- "Most Outstanding Anthology of the Year" Blackrefer.com's 3rd Annual Reviewer's Choice Awards names Gumbo For The Soul "Best Anthology" of 2007 Released April 2007 Autographed direct from publisher: Each book is only $24.96 + $6.95 shipping/handling via Paypal® by email: gumboforthesoul@yahoo.com or send check or money order in US funds only, include cost per book + s&h payable to: Gumbo for the Soul: Mail to: GFTS, P.O. 5193, San Jose, CA 95150 Order now via barnesandnoble.com "Gumbo for The Soul: The Recipe For Literacy in the Black Community" Bookcover ©1990 "With Honors" by Synthia SAINT JAMES Foreword by Heather Covington, author of Literary Divas: The Top 100+ Most Admired African American Women in Literature and NAACP Image Award Nominee. "Gumbo for the Soul" dares to call it like it is. This serving of Gumbo is a must-read for every parent, teacher, mentor and all who believe it is important that our children can read and comprehend the English language." -- Tavis Smiley, Author, Television and Radio Host *"GUMBO FOR THE SOUL* tells African-Americans exactly what the recipe for a good life is. . . it is inspirational, uplifting, and recommended for people of all ages, colors and aspirations. " - Alice Holman, RAWSISTAZ.com Rawsistaz Reviewer rates Gumbo 5 out of 5 Gumbo for the Soul was created by Beverly Black Johnson, to heighten awareness of the growing high school drop-out rate in the Black community. A portion of the proceeds from this anthology will go towards funding the Gumbo for the Soul Scholarship Program. Gumbo for The Soul conveys accounts of educational, occupational and personal experiences dealing with adversity, obstacles, perseverance and determination eloquently portrayed in the form of poetry, personal stories, quotes & reflections. These pages are penned by Essence bestsellers, first time writers, professionals from all walks of life, laypersons, parents, teachers and students. Be sure to get your copy! A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will benefit Gumbo for the Soul Scholarship Awareness Program. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GIFTS FOR GRADS Booker Bear graduate and the book-Gumbo For The Soul: The Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community-autographed. Your graduate will adore this graduate adorned in red, black, green and gold tassles, monogramed grad gown and our Literacy Support lapel ribbon. Valued at over $100.00 yours now for just $75.00 plus $8.00 s/h. 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