African American Lit Site
	Sonya L. Wilson BellaOnline's African American Lit Editor

Charlene Vivian Stringer—Survivor, Hero
Learn about this award winning coach and inspirational woman in her memior, "Standing Tall"

Bronx Masquerade—A Gem for Teen Readers
Book review of an amazing novel for teens. It tackles the all too familiar struggle for indentity that all teens face.

Get Acquainted with the Ladies of “Sunday Brunch”
Review of "Sunday Brunch" by Norma L. Jarrett

Good Reads of 2008
A few good reads to check out before you ring in the New Year.

Happily Ever Now--A Review
The novel by Nicole S. Rouse tells the tale about three individuals who learn some important lessons about God, love and the true meaning of happily ever after.

Mama Rock's Rules--A Good Read for Mother's Day
The mother of Chris Rock gives parents no-nonsense advise in this engaging read.

Monster by Walter Dean Myers—A Review
A review of Walter Dean Meyer's "Monster"

Obsessed and Unfaithful--A Review
A review of "Obsessed" and "Unfaithful" by Devon Scott

She Ain't the One--A Review
A Rewiew of Carl Weber and Mary B. Morrison's novel "She Ain't the One"

Single Mama Drama--A Kayla Perrin novel
Kayla Perrin's latest novel takes us into the life of an African-American single mother.

Sister Girls 2--A Review
Meet four "sister girls" who struggle with life, love, and feeling worthy.

The Pursuit of Happyness—A Father’s Legacy
A review of the Chris Gardner memoir, "The Pursuit of Happyness"

Young Fathers Speak
A review of the book "Be a Father to Your Child: Real Talk from Black Men on Family, Love and Fatherhood"