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Black Literature December 2024 |
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A treasury of African American Christmas stories
by Bettye Collier-Thomas
A landmark collection of Christmas stories written by African-American journalists, activists, and writers from the late 19th century through the Depression era featuring writings from well-known writers and activists such as W.E.B. Du Bois, Pauline Hopkins, Ida B. Wells, and Langston Hughes, along with newly discovered gems. The book reflects Christmas experiences of everyday African-Americans and addresses familial and romantic love, faith and more serious topics such as racism, violence, poverty and racial identity.
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You make it feel like Christmas
by Toni Shiloh
"Starr Lewis returns home for the holidays, jobless and single, to attend her sister's wedding to Starr's ex-boyfriend. But when her brother's best friend offers to go with her to the wedding activities and she gives his struggling Christmas shop a makeover, she wonders if the holidays could bring her a love to keep all year long"
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Royal holiday
by Jasmine Guillory
Accompanying her daughter to England to help style a royal family member during the Christmas season, Vivian finds herself in an unexpected holiday romance with the queen's charming private secretary. By the best-selling author of The Wedding Date.
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Once in a lifetime
by Mary Monroe
When she accidentally receives another woman's passport during the holiday season, Judith Guthrie, whose brother is on the waiting list for a life-giving transplant, decides to deliver it in person and finds her small gesture resulting in a series of big choices and big miracles.
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One Christmas wish
by Brenda Jackson
Starting over in the only place she and her five-year-old daughter feel safe, Sierra Crane opens up a soup café in Catalina Cove where she has no time for love until she meets Vaughn Miller, who has returned home to pick up the pieces of his shattered life. (romance).
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Merry Christmas, baby : a Christmas and Kwanzaa treasury
by Paula L. Woods
Reflecting an African-American perspective on the feelings and experiences of Christmas, a collection of writings and recipes, highlighted by dramatic four-color artwork, includes works by Nikki Giovanni, W. E. B. Du Bois, and others, in a Christmas and Kwanzaa treasury. 30,000 first printing. $40,000 ad/promo. Tour.
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A Christmas prayer
by Kimberla Lawson Roby
Wishing that her family could be whole again after losing her mother, Alexis Fletcher confronts outside forces that threaten her relationship with fiancé Chase Dupont during an inspirational holiday season. By the best-selling author of the Reverend Curtis Black series. 100,000 first printing.
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Naughty or nice
by Eric Jerome Dickey
A season-appropriate tale by the author of Thieves' Paradise and Liar's Game features the story of three very different sisters, each with her own set of man problems; is presented in a gift format; and follows themes of humor, romance, and holiday spice. Reprint.
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A Christmas to remember
by Beverly Jenkins
When their long-awaited walk down the aisle to say“I do” hits a speed bump that could derail everything, Bernadine and Mal discover their relationship isn't the only one being tested as Preston Mays gets his heart broken and Reverend Paula Grant asks God to send her someone to share her life.
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Indianapolis Public Library
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Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-0211
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