Alicia D. Williams Livres

This deeply sensitive debut novel tells the story of a thirteen-year-old who must overcome internalised racism and a verbally abusive family to finally learn to love herself.

Discover the inspiring story of the first black woman elected to Congress and to run for president in this picture book biography from a Newbery Honor-winning author and a Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning illustrator. Meet Shirley, a little girl who asks way too many questions! After spending her early years on her grandparents' farm in Barbados, she returns home to Brooklyn and immediately makes herself known. Shirley kicks butt in school; she breaks her mother's curfew; she plays jazz piano instead of classical. And as a young adult, she fights against the injustice she sees around her, against women and black people. Soon she is running for state assembly...and winning in a landslide. Three years later, she is on the campaign trail again, as the first black woman to run for Congress. Her slogan? "Fighting Shirley Chisholm--Unbought and Unbossed!" Does she win? You bet she does.

Focusing on personal empowerment, Dr. Alicia D. Williams emphasizes the significance of pursuing one's dreams and overcoming procrastination. Through insightful guidance, she inspires readers to take actionable steps toward realizing their aspirations, highlighting the transformative power of time management and motivation.

Focusing on the journey of healing, Dr. Alicia D. Williams offers a message of hope and empowerment for those affected by trauma, particularly survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Through her personal testimony, she emphasizes the transformative power of God's love, encouraging readers to confront their pain and reclaim their lives. The book serves as a guide to navigating the path toward restoration and mental well-being, reminding individuals that they are not alone in their struggles and that healing is possible.