Look What Finally Showed Up?

Tomi Adeyemi‘s best selling book finally made it to my front door. I ordered it over two weeks ago, but I am guessing that it just to longer than normal for Book Depostiory to process the order for the book. It is a hot little tome right now! I am super excited to dive into it next weekend ♥️.

Here is some info about the book:
Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie’s Reaper mother summoned forth souls.

But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope.

Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good.

Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers—and her growing feelings for an enemy.

You can find out more about the author at :
http://www.tomiadeyemi.com

One Sit Reads: Teaching my Mother to Give Birth by Warsan Shire

I first heard of her when listening to Lemonade by Beyoncé; some of her poetry was used in the album. I adored this small volume of deeply personal poetry. Above is a video of one poem I believe really fits our times.

Celebrating Women's History Month; one diverse author at a time! Day One....

Women's History Month gives us a chance to celebrate powerful women and girls that have made writing, speaking, and educating their purpose. Today I lift up Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, best selling Nigerian author, she is the author of Purple Hibiscus, Half the Yellow Sun and Americanah. Her stories always follow strong women as they make their way on the world. She also is featured in the Song Flawless by Beyonce. She is also a devout feminism who wishes to make the term inclusive to all women. 

Quotes of the day....