Gumbo For The Soul. The Recipe For Literacy In The Black Community 14+

📙 Parent/tutor Beverly Black Johnson, founder of the"Gumbo for the Soul Literacy Program", and compiler ofGumbo for the Soul: the Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community-an anthology intended to heighten awareness of the growing high schooldrop-out rate in the Black community.Gumbo is a compilation of delicious essays, poems, testimonialsand gumbo recipes; inspirational accounts of educational, occupationaland personal experiences in overcoming adversityand obstacles with perseverance and determination.Gumbo proceeds will fund"Gumbo for the Soul" Literacy ProgramEnjoy the writings of Heather Covington,TV host of Literary Living and author of Literary DivasKyeisha D. Johnson, 6th grade studentRapper, Keyanna BeanMorehouse graduate, Michael HendersonChicken Soup for the Soul contributor E. Joyce MooreChicken Soup for the Soul contributor Jayme Washington SmalleyBET Books, Emma Award winner Nathasha Brooks-HarrisCBS' Survivor, Vecepia Towery RobinsonDelores Thornton, Marguerite PressAnd many more talented and generous contributors"'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, 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...