Gumbo for the Soul
"Here's Our Child-Where's the Village?"
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Gumbo For The Soul: “Here’s Our Child, Where’s The Village”? – Release date: November 2008 Anthology synopsis “Here's Our Child, Where's The Village?" conveys that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish as happy, thriving and free spirited people regardless of race and the displacement factors governing their lives. Over 30 writers from Essence Best sellers to novice laypersons and professionals seek to heighten awareness of the many children awaiting adoption in this savory blend of poetry and essays by addressing childhood issues, foster child situations and adoption. Compiled by Beverly Black Johnson Edited by Eve’s Literary Services Foreword by – Tee C. Royal-founder of RAWSISTAZ Literary Group Back cover comment by-Bruce George-C0-founder of Def Poetry Jam Back cover comment by-Stacia C. Hammond- Executive Director/Founder Adoption Support & Consultation Services of Florida, Inc. (ASCS) Book cover by- Grandmother Spirit© by Synthia SAINT JAMES Gumbo For The Soul’s Official Book cover artist. The Table of Contents includes: Chapter I ~ Soulful Gumbo ~ Essays Reflecting on The Village- Chapter 2 ~ Poetic Gumbo~ Helpful Resources Section: Review of Qualification Requirements for Prospective Adoptive Parents What is Adoption? Grandparents Raising Children
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“Here's Our Child, Where's The Village?" conveys that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish as happy, thriving and free spirited people regardless of race and the displacement factors governing their lives. The question isn’t “Here’s Our Child, Where’s The Village?” The question is whose village will you be?
“We must bear each others burdens. Though the village has been replaced by concrete and Roe v. Wade, there remains innocent children deserving of love and a safe haven. They may be parentless, but they are not Godless…” –Bruce George, Co-Founder of Def Poetry Jam)
“Connecting kids to permanency is paramount.”
Stacia C. Hammond- Executive Director/Founder
Adoption Support & Consultation Services of Florida, Inc. (ASCS)
“It gives me great pleasure to pen the foreword for “Here’s Our Child; Where’s the Village?” and participate in the efforts of the Gumbo for the Soul project. The joy one gets from a child is indescribable, but something everyone can enjoy in one capacity or another; especially if we believe in the old African Proverb, it takes a village to raise a child”. –Tee C Royal, founder of RAWSISTAZ Literary Group
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About the Author
Beverly Black Johnson hails from the San Francisco. She is the publisher of the award-winning book, Gumbo For The Soul: The Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community which garnered an endorsement from talk show host, Tavis Smiley. Since its inception in 2003, Gumbo has grown into an on-going project to produce a series. Set to release in November 2008 is the second in the series, Gumbo For The Soul: "Heres Our Child-Where's The Village"? an anthology focusing on heightening awareness of the many children worldwide awaiting adoption. Beverly two oldest children escaped adoption during some rough periods in her life when her mother stepped in acting as the "Village". Her story will be told in a full biographical account of her life’s trials and tribulations. More info is available at www.gumboforthesoul.com