\"When a school presentation goes very wrong, Alaine Beauparlant finds herself suspended, shipped off to Haiti, and writing the report of a lifetime\"--\n\"I couldn't put Dear Haiti, Love Alaine down!\" --New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory Co-written by sisters Maika and Maritza Moulite, this exceptional debut novel captures a sparkling new voice and irrepressible heroine in a story sure to thrill fans of Nicola Yoon and Ibi Zoboi! Alaine Beauparlant has heard about Haiti all her life... But the stories were always passed down from her dad--and her mom, when she wasn't too busy with her high-profile newscaster gig. But when Alaine's life goes a bit sideways, it's time to finally visit Haiti herself. What she learns about Haiti's proud history as the world's first black republic (with its even prouder people) is one thing, but what she learns about her own family is another. Suddenly, the secrets Alaine's mom has been keeping, including a family curse that has spanned generations, can no longer be avoided. It's a lot to handle, without even mentioning that Alaine is also working for her aunt's nonprofit, which sends underprivileged kids to school and boasts one annoyingly charming intern. But if anyone can do it all...it's Alaine. \"Delightful.\" --Essence magazine \"Stunning.\" --Booklist (starred review) Also by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite: One of the Good Ones

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Merrill Guillory releases memories from ancestors over generations. He exposes the pain suffered by those too white to be black and yet too black to be white. The dilemma creates a schizophrenic world that Guillory won't let us forget. As U.S. society becomes more multiracial, let's hope that these hurdles of racial identity will be overcome. We are who we are -- let no one question it! Elaine Parker Adams, Author of The Reverend Peter W. Clark: Sweet Preacher and Steadfast Reformer and Haiku BouillabaisseMerrill Guillory is a skilled memoirist whose special talent rewards his readers with perceptive insights into human behavior. He discerns the essential characteristics of an individual and his cultural mores and tells a much larger story. Through poetry and prose, Merrill delves into the heart of the human spirit, sharing his gift for insight and discernment to leave readers with a deeper understanding of nature, humanity, culture, and history. Carolyn Griffin, Retired EducatorMerrill Guillory is a gifted storyteller who uses poetry and prose to share his people's story. Each ethnic, cultural, and racial group of people in America has a unique story that should be blended into overall American history but often is not. Much like the ingredients of a gumbo (a uniquely Louisiana savory soup), each group of people adds to the overall flavor of American culture while remaining distinctly different. Merrill vividly captures and shares what it means to grow up Black in southern Louisiana. For those of us who were born with skin too dark for some and too light for others, Merrill's work is a must read. At the same time, he tells the story of all people who have felt the sting of being judged by an accident of birth and not the essence of who we are. Deacon Harold J. Nixon | Author: Merrill Guillory | Publisher: Independently Published | Publication Date: Jan 16, 2019 | Number of Pages: 102 pages | Language: English | Binding: Paperback | ISBN-10: 1794194940 | ISBN-13: 9781794194946

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Life, Society, Reality, all of it has been told to us. It keeps us in the same cycle of living and gets taught to other generations which is then passed on. We don't realize the cage until it's too late to do anything about it or change anything. Society tells us to stay in the box it's given to us. Life and Reality follows your lead of beliefs and lifestyle. If you follow society your morals and beliefs are based on what society tells you it is. Which causes your life and reality to be that of what society tells you what it is, instead of you saying what it is. You may say \"I'm fine with that\". Well that's fine, but for those who want to live their lives truly and to the fullest you must Shatter The Reality Spectrum.

After reading countless blogs, articles, and recommendations for how I/we should go about the selection process, we finally did it. We found our pediatrician. What a relief this was to check off my list of 'to-do's' before the girls arrive. I've had a couple readers and friends ask questions regarding our selection process and thought it would be helpful to share. I know I relied heavily on the recommendations of other mom's/families that went through this selection process recently. Besides.. I've never been a mom before. How was I supposed to know how to go about doing this? Most parenting websites and magazines recommend starting this selection process around months 6 or 7 in pregnancy. We didn't start interviewing potentials until month 8(ish).. which is probably a shocker for those that know me personally. In a perfect (OCD) world, I would typically have found some one by month 5 or 6. Life has just been a whirlwind these past couple months, so we started late. I will say that making your selection later in the game (I we did) isn't the end of the world.. So- first things first. Decide on what is most important to you when it comes to selecting a pediatrician for your baby (err.. in my case: babies). *Gender? *History? *Experience? *Reputation? *Recommended by friends and/or family? *Convenience? If I'm going to be real honest, convenience became top priority on the list, with recommendations by friends and family being in a close second. The thought of going outside the house with not just one, but two babies sort of freaks me out. I haven't quite wrapped my brain around that concept as of late. Plus, I know that there will times that I wont be the one taking the girls to the doctor. Sometimes Jordan will be doing it, and with my mother-in-law taking care of them a couple days a week, there even may be a time or two that she will be on doctor duty. I wouldn't want to ask her to drive 30-45 minutes with sick babies just because he/she has a great reputation. I was sure I could find someone just as great closer to home. But, circumstances are different for everyone- and if you are the one that drives 45 minutes to see your pediatrician, I'm not judging:) All that being said, we began our search for local pediatricians in the area where we live as well as those areas surrounding us. When I say search.. I mean Google. How else do you search? In less than an hours time I had a working list of offices I wanted to make a call to see about getting an interview set up with the pediatrician. I was pleased to learn that most offices had a time slot specifically for this interview process, so it was really easy to set up a time to come in to meet the doctor. So, now I have the interview/consult set up with these people.. what in the world do I do with this time they've allotted for me? What are the best questions to ask them? Again- I scoured over Pinterest, blogs, websites, magazine articles- you name it, I read it. (Being on bed rest you have a lot of time to read/research/blog snoop hop.) As I did this, I complied a list of questions that I thought would be helpful to learn about during our quest to find the perfect pediatrician for Parker and Jolie. Does the doctor take my insurance? Every single office I called asked this question of me before they would answer my question: "Are you accepting new patients?" Their immediate response was "Who is your insurance provider?" I appreciated this as it didn't waist my time or theirs. What are your office hours? Do you have weekend hours available? Again with the convenience thing. Who takes your calls after the office has closed? My bigger question: Can I get ahold of you if I have an emergency at 10pm. Do you encourage routine/non-emergency questions by phone? Do you charge for these? I saw this question on numerous websites as one to ask. Those pediatricians we interviewed did encourage questions by phone as did not charge for them. Is this a solo or a group practice? I wanted to know if it is a group practice- how often do I have to see the other practitioners in the office, and if it was a solo practice, who covers when you are unavailable? How many years has the doctor been in practice? How long have they been in this position and what were their previous roles before coming here? Although experience wasn't at the top of my list for selection, I still wanted to know a little about their history. Do you have any specialties? If my child has a special need, would this pediatrician be able to handle it? What hospitals do you have privileges with? In an emergency, if my girls need hospital admittance for whatever reason, where would you send them and would you be the one to care for them once they are admitted? Will you see the girls in the hospital after they are born or will you first visit be with them in your office? All of the pediatricians we interviewed would see the girls 2-3 days after they come home from the hospital- allowing the hospital staff pediatrician to care for them during their stay post birth. What is the schedule for well-baby/child check-ups? First-timers here, I want to know what to expect in the first months/years with check-ups, shots, etc. Do you encourage the vaccination of all your patients? A personal preference. The view or practice of your pediatrician should be similar to your own- especially in regards to the vaccination of your kiddos. If they are strongly for it, it would definitely be the wrong fit for you if you are against. What are your views on antibiotics? Should I expect to walk out of the pediatrician's office every time with a script in hand? I'm not the one (or at least I don't think I will be the one) to drag my kids to the doctor for every sneeze and sniffle.. I personally would hope that the doctor wouldn't be handing out prescriptions like candy. Can you see my babies at the same time? In my case, with twins on the way, I want to make sure that this pediatrician can see both girls at the same time. What tests are you able to do in house and what tests do you send your patients out of the office for? In other words.. are you able to do basic lab panels in the office or will you send me, with babies in tow, to another location for lab testing (i.e. LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics) I think in some cases this is related to your insurance carrier, too. What are your views on breastfeeding? What resources do you have for breastfeeding mothers? In other words.. if I have trouble with breastfeeding, can I rely on your encouragement and help with seeking out resources? Lastly, my observational questions. Not anything I asked the potential pedi, but just somethings I made sure to make note of while I was visiting the office: Was everything clean? Was their toy/books/entertainment for the kids in the waiting areas? Was the waiting area kid friendly? Was the staff/nurses nice and helpful? Easy to find? How was parking? Waiting time for my appointment? Do I feel comfortable with the doctor? Was he/she open to my questions? Good 'bed-side' manner? Of course- all these questions may or may not seem helpful to you, but I know it made it easy for me to get a good idea of the pediatrician's style, personality, and my comfort level with them in just one initial visit. Plus, these questions opened up doors for extended conversation, which was nice, too. We selected a pediatrician that was close to home, very professional, so super sweet, and really personable with Jordan and me. I am one to wear my heart on my sleeve, and so those things are really important to me. If she is as sweet and wonderful with my babies as she was during our consult- I know we will have a long history ahead of us. Anything I'm missing in this long list? What do you look for when you are on your own doctor hunt?

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“I couldn’t put Dear Haiti, Love Alaine down!” —New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory Co-written by sisters Maika and Maritza Moulite, this exceptional debut novel captures a sparkling new voice and irrepressible heroine in a story sure to thrill fans of Nicola Yoon and Ibi Zoboi! Alaine Beauparlant has heard about Haiti all her life… But the stories were always passed down from her dad—and her mom, when she wasn’t too busy with her high-profile newscaster gig. But when Alaine’s life goes a bit sideways, it’s time to finally visit Haiti herself. What she learns about Haiti’s proud history as the world’s first black republic (with its even prouder people) is one thing, but what she learns about her own family is another. Suddenly, the secrets Alaine’s mom has been keeping, including a family curse that has spanned generations, can no longer be avoided. It’s a lot to handle, without even mentioning that Alaine is also working for her aunt’s nonprofit, which sends underprivileged kids to school and boasts one annoyingly charming intern. But if anyone can do it all…it’s Alaine. “Delightful.” —Essence magazine "Stunning.” —Booklist (starred review) Also by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite: One of the Good Ones

A tale as old as time—for a new generation…Isabelle is completely lost. When she first began her career in publishing right out of college, she did not expect to be twenty-five, living at home, still an editorial assistant, and the only Black employee at her publishing house. Overworked and underpaid, constantly torn between speaking up or stifling herself, Izzy thinks there must be more to this publishing life. So when she overhears her boss complaining about a beastly high-profile author who has failed to deliver his long-awaited manuscript, Isabelle sees an opportunity to finally get the promotion she deserves.All she has to do is go to the author’s Santa Barbara mansion and give him a quick pep talk or three. How hard could it be?But Izzy quickly finds out she is in over her head. Beau Towers is not some celebrity lightweight writing a tell-all memoir. He is jaded and withdrawn and—it turns out—just as lost as Izzy. But despite his standoffishness, Izzy needs Beau to deliver, and with her encouragement, his story begins to spill onto the page. They soon discover they have more in common than either of them expected, and as their deadline nears, Izzy and Beau begin to realize there may be something there that wasn't there before. Best-selling author Jasmine Guillory’s reimagining of a beloved fairy tale is a romantic triumph of love and acceptance and learning that sometimes to truly know a person you have to read between the lines. DETAILS ISBN-13: 9781368053389 Publisher: Hyperion Avenue Publication Date: May 3, 2022 Series: Meant To Be, #2 Pages: 320

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Book Synopsis Sometimes to truly know a person, you have to read between the lines. Isabelle is completely lost. When she first began her career in publishing after college, she did not expect to be twenty-five, still living at home, and one of the few Black employees at her publishing house. Overworked and underpaid, constantly torn between speaking up or stifling herself, Izzy thinks there must be more to this publishing life. So when she overhears her boss complaining about a beastly high-profile author who has failed to deliver his long-awaited manuscript, Isabelle sees an opportunity to prove her worth and finally get the recognition she deserves. All she has to do is go to the author's Santa Barbara mansion and give him a quick pep talk or three. How hard could it be? But Izzy quickly finds out she is in over her head. Beau Towers is not some celebrity lightweight writing a tell-all memoir. He is jaded and withdrawn and--it turns out--just as lost as Izzy. But despite his standoffishness, Izzy needs Beau to deliver, and with her encouragement, his story begins to spill onto the page. They soon discover they have more in common than either of them expected, and as their deadline nears, Izzy and Beau begin to realize there may be something there that wasn't there before. Best-selling author Jasmine Guillory's reimagining of a beloved fairy tale is a tale as old as time . . . for a new generation. Review Quotes This fairytale rom-com mashup is total magic! Swoon-worthy from start to finish!--Julie Murphy, New York Times best-selling author of If The Shoe Fits and Dumplin' About the Author Jasmine Guillory is a New York Times bestselling author of novels including The Wedding Date, the Reese's Book Club selection The Proposal, and While We Were Dating. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appetit, and Time, and she is a frequent book contributor on The Today Show. She lives in Oakland, California.

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From the USA Today *bestselling authorof* West Side Love Story, an acclaimed romantic comedy series with its own set of complex family dynamics set in Key West, Florida filled with humor, fake dating, Latinx culture, and perfect for summer beach reading… Goodreads, Bookish, & Glitter Guide Best Of & Most Anticipated Books | Kirkus Reviews, Bookpage, Booktrib, & Smexy Books Most Anticipated Romances | Frolic Book of the Week “I finished Island Affair with a big smile on my face. I can’t decide what I adored more: Luis and Sara’s love story; their relationships with their complicated and difficult and loving families, or the setting of Key West, which sounded so beautiful I wanted to jump on a plane. I can't wait to read more by Priscilla Oliveras!” —New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory** Sought-after social media influencer Sara Vance, in recovery from an eating disorder, is coming into her own, with a potential career expansion on the horizon. Despite the good news, her successful siblings (and their perfect spouses) have a way of making her feel like the odd one out. So, when her unreliable boyfriend is a no-show for a Florida family vacation, Sara recruits Luis Navarro—a firefighter paramedic and dive captain willing to play the part of her smitten fiancé . . . Luis’s big Cuban familia has been in Key West for generations, and his quiet strength feeds off the island’s laidback style. Though guarded after a deep betrayal, he’ll always help someone in need—especially a spunky beauty with a surprising knowledge of Spanish curse words. Soon, he and Sara have memorized their “how we met” story and are immersed in family dinners, bike tours, private snorkeling trips . . . sharing secrets, and slow, melting kisses. But when it’s time for Sara to return home, will their fake relationship fade like the stunning sunset . . . or blossom into something beautiful? “A captivating love story.” —Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author “Priscilla Oliveras writes about families and love with warmth and charm. If you love nuanced characters and big emotions, read her books.*”* —HelenKay Dimon, author of The Secret She Keeps “Don’t miss this lovely beginning to Priscilla Oliveras’s new series. Can’t wait to take my next trip!” —Jamie Beck, USA Today bestselling author

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In NuJack Preachers, Tommy L Moore-Duff Sr., delivers the ways and means to take a Biblically aggressive attitude toward the battle for people's souls. Using his experience as a veteran inner-city minister as a unique backdrop, Moore-Duff offers a challenge to all Christians to bring back covenant moral ethics, conciliation, reconciliation, purity, courage, and accountability. - Steve Wamberg, Director of Communications, Springs Rescue Mission, Colorado Springs, CO Tommy L Moore-Duff Sr, is a veteran in the trenches of urban ministry and spiritual warfare. I've known Tommy for more than 25-years and his hard-hitting, take no prisoners style exhibited in this book is pure Big T. But for those of you that don't know him personally, you must understand that his fierce temperament is only a reflection of his deep love for God and His people. Tommy L Moore-Duff Sr, shares not only his heart in this book, but also his giant soul. It's a soul that has sacrificed and sanctified for nearly an entire lifetime to the service of God and the development of the community at large. I consider Tommy L Moore-Duff Sr., to be the original Nu-Jack Preacher. He believes it's time for this generation of men and women to break out of the crowd that seem to believe there's no longer a loving God, and to prove itself. This volume is both entertaining and challenging. I dare you to read it and try to remain neutral! - Pastor Jerald January Sr. Vernon Park Church Of God, Chicago, IL \"Only what you do for Christ will last, and guess what? Nothing else really matters!\" - Vincent Guillory Jr. Colorado Springs, CO It was at the Chicago Gospel Youth Center, in Chicago, Illinois, that Tommy surrendered his life to God through the person of Jesus Christ. Since then, he has spoken and developed ministry nationwide in places like Chicago, Colorado, and Washington DC and Internationally in Mexico, Brazil, Bolivia, and Kenya. Tommy has been led to challenge the church, to unify and provide relevant holistic ministry for the family, especially children and youth. Tommy is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary where he earned his MA in Christian Leadership. He currently serves as Church Mobilizer with World Relief DuPage/Aurora. He builds partnerships based on Kingdom principles with the local church in the ministry of resettlement for Refugees and Immigrants.

About the Book "Sought-after social media influencer Sara Vance, in recovery from an eating disorder, is coming into her own, with a potential career expansion on the horizon. Despite the good news, her successful siblings (and their perfect spouses) have a way of making her feel like the odd one out. So, when her unreliable boyfriend is a no-show for a Florida family vacation, Sara recruits Luis Navarro--a firefighter paramedic and dive captain willing to play the part of her smitten fiancâe ... Luis's big Cuban familia has been in Key West for generations, and his quiet strength feeds off the island's laidback style. Though guarded after a deep betrayal, he'll always help someone in need--especially a spunky beauty with a surprising knowledge of Spanish curse words. Soon, he and Sara have memorized their "how we met" story and are immersed in family dinners, bike tours, private snorkeling trips . . . sharing secrets, and slow, melting kisses. But when it's time for Sara to return home, will their fake relationship fade like the stunning sunset . . . or blossom into something beautiful?"--Back cover. Book Synopsis Goodreads, Bookish, & Glitter Guide Best Of & Most Anticipated Books of April Kirkus Reviews, Bookpage, Booktrib, & Smexy Books Most Anticipated Romances of 2020 Frolic Book of the Week "I finished Island Affair with a big smile on my face. I can't decide what I adored more: Luis and Sara's love story; their relationships with their complicated and difficult and loving families, or the setting of Key West, which sounded so beautiful I wanted to jump on a plane. I can't wait to read more by Priscilla Oliveras!" --New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory USA Today bestselling author Priscilla Oliveras launches a new romantic comedy series set in Key West, Florida and filled with humor, Latinx culture, and fun family dynamics perfect for summer beach reading... Sought-after social media influencer Sara Vance, in recovery from an eating disorder, is coming into her own, with a potential career expansion on the horizon. Despite the good news, her successful siblings (and their perfect spouses) have a way of making her feel like the odd one out. So, when her unreliable boyfriend is a no-show for a Florida family vacation, Sara recruits Luis Navarro--a firefighter paramedic and dive captain willing to play the part of her smitten fiancé . . . Luis's big Cuban familia has been in Key West for generations, and his quiet strength feeds off the island's laidback style. Though guarded after a deep betrayal, he'll always help someone in need--especially a spunky beauty with a surprising knowledge of Spanish curse words. Soon, he and Sara have memorized their "how we met" story and are immersed in family dinners, bike tours, private snorkeling trips . . . sharing secrets, and slow, melting kisses. But when it's time for Sara to return home, will their fake relationship fade like the stunning sunset . . . or blossom into something beautiful? "A captivating love story." --Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author "Priscilla Oliveras writes about families and love with warmth and charm. If you love nuanced characters and big emotions, read her books." --HelenKay Dimon, author of The Secret She Keeps "Don't miss this lovely beginning to Priscilla Oliveras's new series. Can't wait to take my next trip!" --Jamie Beck, USA Today bestselling author Review Quotes "Rich with emotion and breathtaking prose, Island Affair delivers a captivating love story that demonstrates the power of forgiveness and strong family bonds."--Farrah Rochon, USA Today bestselling author "Island Affair is a perfect, romantic Caribbean escape. Much like a warm ocean breeze, Priscilla Oliveras's beautiful take on the beloved fake fiancé trope sweeps readers into a heartfelt story about two people who fall in love while helping each other overcome substantial personal obstacles. Don't miss this lovely beginning to Priscilla Oliveras's new series. Can't wait to take my next trip!--Jamie Beck, USA Today bestselling author "Priscilla Oliveras writes about families and love with warmth and charm. If you love nuanced characters and big emotions, read Island Affair.--HelenKay Dimon, author of The Secret She Keeps Praise for Priscilla Oliveras's Matched to Perfection series "Moving familial relationships and splashes of Puerto Rican culture round out this splendid contemporary." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW "Oliveras takes all the right steps in this sweet romance . . . Packed with emotion, humor, and memorable characters." --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW "Well written and full of fun, welcoming characters. Readers will laugh and cry and be uplifted." --RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars About The Author Priscilla Oliveras is a USA Today bestselling author and 2018 RWA(R) RITA(R) double finalist who writes contemporary romance with a Latinx flavor. Proud of her Puerto Rican-Mexican heritage, she strives to bring authenticity to her novels by sharing her Latinx culture with readers. Her work has garnered praise from O, The Oprah Magazine, Washington Post, New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist, among others. Priscilla earned her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University and now serves as adjunct faculty in the program while also teaching the online class "Romance Writing" for ed2go. Find out more at https: //prisoliveras.com or catch up with her on www.facebook.com/prisoliveras and Twitter and IG via @prisoliveras.