This book combines a literary and sociological analysis of black mother to son relationships. The authors focus on the extraordinary struggles of black mothers in literature and real life who attempt to teach their sons not only to survive, but also to transcend the obstacles that black people encounter in American society. This study breaks new ground by using an innovative Afrocentric methodology to reveal definite connections between African American poetry, fiction and black family life.

Black Mothers to Sons: Juxtaposing African American Literature with Social Practice (American University Studies)

Literature & Fiction

King, Joyce E.

Mitchell, Carolyn

History & Criticism

Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers

This book combines a literary and sociological analysis of black mother to son relationships. The authors focus on the extraordinary struggles of black mothers in literature and real life who attempt to teach their sons not only to survive, but also to transcend the obstacles that black people encounter in American society. This study breaks new ground by using an innovative Afrocentric methodology to reveal definite connections between African American poetry, fiction, and black family life. In this second edition the authors reaffirm the political nature of art, literature, and social research and reflect on critical insights this study shares with recent writing in Black Studies, Black women's theorizing, and analyses of the sociocultural production of race and the significance of gender.

Black Mothers to Sons: Juxtaposing African American Literature With Social Practice (Counterpoints)

The Tale of the Christmas Hero

Children's Books

Holidays & Celebrations

AuthorHouse

Riley Chester-field Mouse has acquired both a name and some friends in this 2nd book of a series chronicling the life of the little field mouse. Through the same easy-read poetry and captivating caricatures exhibited in The Tale of the Christmas Hero, the author and artist comically relate the imaginative adventures -- and misadventures -- of Riley and his friends. The tale begins on a crisp, fall morning as Riley hastens to join his friends in their newly-discovered game called football. In a flashback to the previous week, Riley recalls his disastrous introduction to the sport when he tried to interject himself into a people-boys' game and was found to be no match for a football 10 times his size! But his inventive friend, Gus, hatched a plan to scale the game down to their level, promising to bring a mouse-sized ball to their next Saturday play date. When Gus arrives at the field lugging a HUGE pumpkin, his friends scoff in disbelief until he climbs inside the pumpkin and proudly produces the perfect game ball -- a pumpkin seed! So, then, "with walnut shells for helmets and long toenails for cleats, both teams stood ready to perform amazing football feats!!" The game and the story play out in clever detail as each mouse team scrambles to conquer the scoreboard before the hungry little Gus devours all the delicious-tasting balls! Through a delightful twist at the end of the tale, the little mice discover friendship to be the real victor in their competition. The Tale of the Pumpkin Seed Squad is a delightful commentary on competition and sportsmanship that will surely charm even the least of its budding-athlete readers.

The Tale of The Pumpkin Seed Squad

Riley Chester-field Mouse has acquired both a name and some friends in this 2nd book of a series chronicling the life of the little field mouse. Through the same easy-read poetry and captivating caricatures exhibited in The Tale of the Christmas Hero, the author and artist comically relate the imaginative adventures -- and misadventures -- of Riley and his friends.The tale begins on a crisp, fall morning as Riley hastens to join his friends in their newly-discovered game called football. In a flashback to the previous week, Riley recalls his disastrous introduction to the sport when he tried to interject himself into a people-boys' game and was found to be no match for a football 10 times his size But his inventive friend, Gus, hatched a plan to scale the game down to their level, promising to bring a mouse-sized ball to their next Saturday play date.When Gus arrives at the field lugging a HUGE pumpkin, his friends scoff in disbelief until he climbs inside the pumpkin and proudly produces the perfect game ball -- a pumpkin seed So, then, "with walnut shells for helmets and long toenails for cleats, both teams stood ready to perform amazing football feats "The game and the story play out in clever detail as each mouse team scrambles to conquer the scoreboard before the hungry little Gus devours all the delicious-tasting balls Through a delightful twist at the end of the tale, the little mice discover friendship to be the real victor in their competition.The Tale of the Pumpkin Seed Squad is a delightful commentary on competition and sportsmanship that will surely charm even the least of its budding-athlete readers.

Animals

Westwood Books Publishing, LLC

Learn about the special home where Grandma Grace lives and all the activities they do to make each day enjoyable. We all love our grandmas and grandpas!

Grandma Grace's Special Home

Mascot Books, Inc.

They Walk Among Us, second of three in the Evil Spirits series, continues to expose Satan and his secret agents. It is a mistake to believe you can recognize evil spirits simply by looking at a person. They are "secret" agents because they look like everyone else. The difference becomes apparent when the darkness of their hearts comes through. This book helps you realize that some sheep really are wolves in sheep's clothing. Beware, their purpose is to destroy you.

They Walk Among Us (Recognizing Evil Spirits Series)

Religion & Spirituality

Christian Books & Bibles

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

The Tale of the Pumpkin Seed Squad

Carolyn Mitchell

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