Sassy worries that her too-large feet, too-long legs, and even her big mouth will keep her from her dream of becoming a star ballerina. So for now she's just dancing in the wings, watching from behind the curtain, and hoping that one day it will be her turn to shimmer in the spotlight. When the director of an important dance festival comes to audition her class, Sassy's first attempts to get his attention are, well, a little wobbly. But Sassy just knows, somehow, that this is her time to step out from those wings, and make her mark on the world. Actress/choreographer Debbie Allen and Kadir Nelson collaborated on Brothers of the Knight, about which School Library Journal raved, "the strutting high-stepping brothers are full of individuality, attitude, and movement.
On Thursday, 25 May 2020 the world got to see, again, how many Black people are mistreated on a daily basis. The world got to see a real live murder. Although the police officer heard the man say 'I. Can't. Breathe!' The officer left his knee on the man' neck until he died. This book details the journey of what it is like to be Black and how the struggle for equality and fair treatment continues.
Today, no matter what industry you’re in, it’s becoming more and more difficult to stand out from the competition and get the sale when prospects aren’t as loyal as they used to be. How do you get prospects’ attention when they are often swayed by price rather than quality? The key is to become recognized as the go-to expert in your industry, someone whom others actively seek out for top-notch information.By becoming a highly paid expert, you will: Gain a huge edge over the competition. Attract more quality clients who will pay you top dollar for your advice.Open more doors to bigger opportunities.Develop multiple streams of income sharing your knowledge with others.Dominate your industry!The expert industry has been shrouded in myth and mystery for far too long. The Highly Paid Expert finally reveals exactly how you can make a difference sharing your knowledge and get paid top dollar while doing so.
Stop Dreaming. Start Doing. Every small business starts with a spark, an idea, a vision. But as doubt, fear, and real-world roadblocks get in the way, that reach-for-the-stars idea seems far-fetched. Motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and success expert Debbie Allen is here to prove that your dream is not nearly as far as you think. With actionable strategies and unapologetic advice, Success Is Easy is your ultimate guide to taking the leap, overcoming obstacles, and earning success on your own terms. You’ll learn how to: Take the right risks and earn big rewards Escape the “Flip-Flop Zone” and make quality decisions Craft your personal action plan for success Tell which opportunities will help you or hurt you Harness your confidence to become a shameless self-promoter Stop self-sabotage and limiting beliefs in their tracks Speak your mind and stick to it Transform failures into progress Conquer procrastination and make things happen Get out of your own way and take the first step towards turning your dream into a reality with this book.
Three friends, Roxie, Brownie, and Sophie, decide to race to see who is the fastest! Once the race starts, misfortunes happen, and each dog is left with a broken part on their bike. Brownies chain breaks, Roxies front wheel breaks, and Sophies back wheel breaks. All three get help from nearby snakes, and they decide its better to be a good friend than the winner. They cross the finish line at the same time, but the real heroes are the snakes.
The author of this book, Mrs. Debbie Boone Allen, relates that she was inspired by her maternal grandmother, Big Mom and her love of cats to write this book. According to Mrs. Allen she, like her grandmother had a love of cats. She recalled that when she was first living on her own she was very lonely. This was until she invited a little kitten to come live with me. She recalls, when my kitten wanted to play he would and when he wanted to be alone he was. The cat and I were a lot alike. It made terrific sense to Mrs. Allen to combine her love of her grandmother and the love they shared for cats in the story line of Winker and the Kitten.
In this contemporary retelling of the fairy tale "Twelve Dancing Princesses," an African-American reverend in Harlem endeavors to discover why the shoes of his twelve sons are worn to pieces every morning.
In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, fourteen year old Jo Ann Allen was one of twelve African-American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered if the easier thing to do would be to go back to their old school. Jo Ann--clear-eyed, practical, tolerant, and popular among both black and white students---found herself called on as the spokesperson of the group. But what about just being a regular teen? This is the heartbreaking and relatable story of her four months thrust into the national spotlight and as a trailblazer in history. Based on original research and interviews and featuring backmatter with archival materials and notes from the authors on the co-writing process.
If you like realness, youll like this book. If you like poetry, youll love this book. It is a timely and powerful collection of poetry. Each poem tells a story and has a message, ensuring that once you start reading, you wont want to stop. This collection has something for EVERYONE. Its informative, real, and to the point. Its more than just poetry, its life.
He Never Said It Would Be Easy relates the peaks and valleys, ups and downs, and sufferings and blessings that come with Christian life. Christianity is about having a personal relationship with God and it takes daily work. Just like everybody else, Christians have moments of weakness, loss, hurt, chaos and despair. This book details the biggest issues we face as Christians and how to deal with them. The author wrote her book to encourage believers and Christians in their walk with God. I wanted people to know that they are not alone in their struggles and that all the suffering will pay off in the end. Debbie Victory Allen is from Benton Harbor, Michigan. Her next book will offer self-help for women. Publisher's Website: http: //SBPRA.com/DebbieVictoryAlle
When fourteen-year-old Jo Ann Allen and eleven other African American students walk into Clinton High School on an August morning in 1956, they know they are walking into history: they've been told they are the very first students to integrate a public high school in the American South. What they don't know is how treacherous their journey will be. Their eastern Tennessee town is a courteous, yes-ma'am, no-sir kind of place, where blacks and whites seem to get along. But something darker lurks beneath the civility in Clinton, and when outside agitators interfere, local whites' muffled objections turn to unrestrained bigotry and violence. Soon, even the Clinton 12 themseves wonder whether they should just return to their old school. As the desegregation crisis makes headlines across the country, Jo Ann - clear-eyed, practical, tolerant, and popular - finds herself in the spotlight as a spokesperson for the group. But that's not the only life she wants: she also wants to focus on music, friendships, and, of course, her education. This is the heartbreaking and relatable story of an extraordinary trailblazer fighting for civil rights - and for the right to be an ordinary teenager. --
This is a book of poetry full of emotions, thoughts, sacrifices and plights focused on my real and honest quest to release fears, re-chain that which was broken and magnify my freedom of expression. We encounter so much as we go about living our lives, it sometimes takes us in spirals. There is no better way to show the trials, heart and life of a person then to read them, gather their flow and understand that for some living remains a manic force, at times thriving and other times off course.
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