Celebrate National Poetry Month

 


In April of 1996, poets in the United States received the recognition that they deserve. On this day the Academy of American Poets named April as National Poetry Month. Readers from all over America use this month to pay homage to the creativity of this art form. SCBookGal and Friends have created a list of the reads that will capture your attention and introduce others to this great art form. (All book links are connected to Amazon.)


Children (Ages 0-9)



  

Tweens (10-14)

  • Amanda Gorman: Inspiring Hope with Poetry by Dr. Artika R. Tyner, Lerner Publications, 2022

  • And We Rise: The Civil Rights Movement in Poems by Eric Martin,Viking Books for Young Readers, 2023

  • Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson, Nancy Paulsen Book, 2004 

  • The Undefeated by Kwame Alexander, Versify, 2019

  • Say Her Name by Zetta Elliot, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2020

  • Before The Ever After By Jacqueline Woodson,  Nancy Paulsen Books, 2022





Young Adult (14-17)



Adult (18- older)


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Book Review Alert: Beautiful Disasters by Dawn Jaspers


Book Review Alert: Beautiful Disasters 
Author: Dawn Jaspers
Published: June 8, 2011
Publisher:  Pink Kiss Publishing Company
ISBN-10: 0983575649
ISBN-13:  978-0983575641
Rating: 4 stars
Reviewed by: Patrice "SCBookGal843" Grimball



Anika Conners is a woman born from hurt and pain. Her conception was that of rape from a whiteman in a small town in South Carolina where racism still looms. She is determined to get even with the man that took her mother’s life, but the question is will she get back at the right man. Along this journey of her revenge, she also plans on making a pit stop to get back at her half sister; Lisa. She is doing this to her sister to make sure that she does not receive her part of the inheritance left by their father. So Anika makes it a point to let everyone know her sister’s true secret.


Akina also has a strong sexual craving. While falling in love with Tatyana Simmons she was unknowingly sleeping with Tatyana’s husband, David Walters who is in in love with her. But she wants none of them after a chance meeting with an old friend from high school, Eric. The passion between Eric and Anika starts off as just that passion but the passion is turning into love. But Anika is not ready for true love or is she?


So many sub stories that are linked to one story is what I can sum up the concept of this book to be and Dawn Jasper could have not done this better. There was at no point where I was confused about any of the plot lines. The Author gave this character the hurt and pain that any person in this situation would feel. The book has such a smooth flow that it was finished in one day. I cannot wait until the sequel comes out.



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Book Review Alert: Why "We" Didn't Choose You: You: A Relationship Handbook for Women (and Men), Vol. I By William T. Hoston Ph.D


Book Review Alert: Why "We" Didn't Choose You: A Relationship Handbook for Women (and Men), Vol. I

Author: William T. Hoston Ph.D

Published: January 1, 2010

Publisher: ZL Publishing House

ISBN-10: 0615411495

ISBN-13: 978-0615411491

Rating: 5 stars




Not all men are dogs. There is a reason for their actions.



     Why “We” Didn’t choose You by William T. Hoston Ph.D shows different views of men on the topic of relationships. The author asked questions to everyday men. These were questions that almost every female has asked at one time or another. The questions ranged from, why men cheat, to what is the difference between making love, and having sex. The men in this novel confessed in some instances the roles (good or bad) that they played in relationships. These gentlemen give the female reader a look into the male thoughts and offer different opinions to females.

     The views at times can be very frank, and most times not what the average woman wants to know or hear. This book also gives a glance into the reasoning of the opposite sex; from playa, to all American man. This book contains letters written by the men to their ex- girlfriends as well as poems written at the end about their thoughts.

     I am not a fan of non- fiction but I am truly a fan of this book. This is not a book for both women   and men. I feel that is it a breath of fresh air to get an insight into what other men are thinking and saying about the same topic or topics that might be causing problems in your relationships. When reading this book I had mixed of emotions. I would try to when compared, to another proclaimed self help novel by Steve Harvey; I would say this one is better because this book shows that not all men think alike. This is truly a five star read.


Reviewed by Patrice Smith


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Book Review Alert: Lessons on Church Folk - Volume 1 & 2 of by Antoinette Marie Davis

Book Review Alert: Lessons on Church Folk -
 Volume 1 & 2 

Author: Antoinette Marie Davis

Published: September 6, 2011
Publisher: Mill City Press, Inc.

ISBN-10: 1936780933
ISBN-13: 978-1936780938

ASIN: B006IIIS7K

Rating: 3 stars




Lessons on Church Folks Vol. 1 and 2 are novels that bring to light many issues that are found in the everyday twentieth -century church. These short stories contained in these novels are there to entertain but also show the seriousness in the issues that are spoken about. The book covers issues from backbiting (gossiping) to adultery. Each story starts with a short paragraph explaining the issue and then a short parable or example of the issue.

In some cases, I love the format of the book. The size of the book could be intimidating to a new reader but on the other hand great for the reader that cannot sit and read a full novel but just a little excerpt every day. The downfall of the novel is the lack of scripture references. Based on the writing presented, there is a feeling that most of the book was skewed toward negativity of those that attended church as a regular practice. If one were a weak-minded or simply or unaware of the positives of religious worship gathering, on would never return to a church or visit a church after reading this.

This reviewer wishes that the author would have given just a little more to the novel than a “parable a day”.



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Book Review Alert: 10 Erotic: Book 1 by Dallas Black

Book Review Alert: 10 Erotic: Book 1 by Dallas Black
Author: Dallas Black
Published: June 2, 2010
Publisher:  http://www.10erotic.com
ASIN: B003PDMNOA

Rating: 5 stars

Sometimes a quickie is all you need…


10 Erotic: Book 1 by Dallas Black is for the reader on the go that needs a little taste of a good story. Just enough of a tease to get to the next phase. All of the stories contained in this book were that of raw passion, in numerous places, from the laundry room to the spa. All the stories have a great storyline that stays on point for whatever the theme is. I cannot say much more or I will be giving away too much.

The fact each story has a poem that goes along with it is just another plus for this author.

I personally love this book. It was just an enough to tease keep and me satisfied. The vivid use of description gives you a since of being there like a fly on the wall watching the action. My personal favorite of this author would have to be called Preserves and P**sy.

I give this book 5 star. I recommend this book to anyone that does not have the time to sit and read a conventional novel and just want a little something to hit the spot.



Reviewed: Patrice"SCBookGal"

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