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.

Confessions of a Video Vixen
Have you found yourself wondering what the Video Vixen might have to Confess? No need to worry, I´ve got the cheat sheet!

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

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.

Having it All?
"Why, yes, I will!" Contrary to popular belief, black women having been HAVING IT ALL for quite some time. Veronica Chambers tell us the story of the Successful Black Woman in a way that no one else has.

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"

NAKED. Black Women Bare All (In writing, not pictures!)
A compelling, moving and painfully HONEST look at way black women learn to see themselves. Edited by Ayana Byrd and Akiba Solomon.

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"