Genre: Youth
Boss
Women features seven African American women who started their
businesses by themselves or as co-founders with family members. Some of
the enterprises are relatively new, while others have been established
for decades.
The
businesswomen profiled in this book are Janice M. Adams (JMA
Solutions), Valerie Daniels-Carter (V&J Holding Companies), Bea
Dixon (Honey Pot), Janice Bryant Howroyd (The ACT One Group), Garnetta
Sanders (Neta Scientific), Janell Stephens (Camille Rose Naturals), and
J.C. Sykes (90 Degree Construction).
Boss
Women uses poetic phrasing to make it easier for children to read and
understand. While reading each poetic profile, children will be able to
see themselves in these women’s successes and dream big dreams for the
future. The book is also a motivational tool for adults who are seeking
encouragement on their entrepreneurial journeys.
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Gwen Richardson has been an author, entrepreneur, and "boss woman" for decades. She is the author of 13 books, including Boss Women, and is a graduate of Georgetown University. She has been twice nominated for NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Literary Work, wants to inspire children to seek entrepreneurship as a career path. Richardson resides in Houston with her husband, Willie, and adult daughter, Sylvia.
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'10 of My Favorite Novels of All Time' by Gwen Richardson
Since I’m an avid reader and have read thousands of books, it’s not easy to create a list of only ten. But following are 10 of my favorite novels of all time. My favorite two genres are historical fiction and mystery/thriller so the titles reflect that. They are in no particular order.
1. The Wake of the Wind by J. California Cooper
2. Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson
3. My Soul to Keep by Tananarive Due
4. The Living Blood by Tananarive Due (sequel to My Soul to Keep)
5. Freeman by Leonard Pitts
6. Dark Corner by Brandon Massey
7. The Coming by Daniel Black
8. White Lines by Tracy Brown
9. Standing at the Scratch Line by Guy Johnson
10. Echoes of a Distant Summer by Guy Johnson
(sequel to Standing at the Scratch Line)
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This sounds like a fantastic book and one that's important for us all to read. Thanks for sharing it with us this week.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really compelling read, and one I hadn't seen before! And I enjoyed the author's guest post as well. Thanks so much for the wonderful post, June!
ReplyDeleteWhat an important book for teens to see women fulfill their big dreams to run their own businesses. Need more books like this. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiration for young girls looking for motivation to excel in life. So many great stories and I think boys would like this too. Thanks for sharing it on MMGM.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing books like this. I know it will make a big difference in the lives of children and how they view the world and their futures. Thanks for the post.
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