Mrs. Ashbury & Friends

Meet Donna Gillum!

Meet Donna  Gillum!

Meet Donna  Gillum!   📚Title of Book: Black and White     Black and White is a children's book that is written for children ages 6-12.  It tells the story of African American Slavery and the relationship between African Americans and Caucasians in the form of a poem.  The story is told by a grandmother to her two grand-daughters.

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Meet Diane Davis!

Meet Diane Davis!

Meet Diane Davis!   Website www.themotivationqueen.com   📚Title of Book: The Motivation Queen     Blurb: On no! There seems to be a lack of kindness in the world. This is a job for the Motivation Queen! When Queen attends a new school, she is scared but also determined. She won't forget everything she knows about the power of positivity and the strength of understanding, not even in the face of a bully. As Queen begins to teach others these wonderful lessons, something incredible happens! She grows into the one, the only Motivation Queen! With her cape, wand, and unique...

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Meet Niya Johnson!

Meet Niya Johnson!

Meet Niya Johnson!   Website www.advmansayaya.com   📚Title of Book: The Adventures of Mansa & YaYa: The Library Quest     The Adventures of Mansa & YaYa will take you to ordinary places with extraordinary experiences that embrace the Ghanian term, Sankofa: to go back and retrieve.   In their library quest, Mansa & YaYa are inspired and empowered by reading about remarkable kings & queens who look just like them.   Facebook: Adventures of Mansa Yaya Instagram: @adventuresofmansayaya Website: www.advmansayaya.com

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Meet Chriss Bury!

Meet Chriss Bury!

Meet Chriss Bury!   Website ChrissBury.com   📚Title of Book: Dragon Twins: The Awakening   Ambrose is an orphan who has a weird attraction to dragons. Despite being bullied, he and his pet gecko, Simon, are determined to prove that dragons do exist. Ambrose's world is turned upside down on his birthday when he discovers that he has superpowers and comes face to face with a real-life dragon. After learning who he really is, Ambrose must race against time to find his twin sister, battle wizards, and save the world.   To learn more about Dragon Twins and author Chriss...

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Meet Ramona M. Gaines!

Meet Ramona M. Gaines!

Meet Ramona M. Gaines!   Website www.nannyandmestore.com     📚Title of Book: Nanny and Me Words of Wisdom Devotional   A letter to Nanny “Dear Nanny, Not long ago, I was encouraged to write a book called “Ella Mae Said.” The reason was that I was always repeating something that you said. However hilarious it was, it always had a ring of truth and applied to the situation at hand and even had scripture to back it up. So in the earlier part of 2019, almost 24 years since you have been gone, I did not think it strange when...

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