{"product_id":"gumbo-for-the-soul-beverly-black-johnson-9780595429073","title":"Gumbo For The Soul: The Recipe For Literacy In The Black Community","description":"\u003cb\u003eParent\/tutor Beverly Black Johnson, founder of the \"Gumbo for the Soul Literacy Program\", and compiler of \u003ci\u003eGumbo for the Soul: the Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community\u003c\/i\u003e- an anthology intended to heighten awareness of the growing high school drop-out rate in the Black community. \u003ci\u003eGumbo\u003c\/i\u003e is a compilation of delicious essays, poems, testimonials and gumbo recipes; inspirational accounts of educational, occupational and personal experiences in overcoming adversity and obstacles with perseverance and determination. \u003ci\u003eGumbo\u003c\/i\u003e proceeds will fund \"Gumbo for the Soul\" Literacy Program Enjoy the writings of Heather Covington,  TV host of \u003ci\u003eLiterary Living\u003c\/i\u003e and author of \u003ci\u003eLiterary Divas\u003c\/i\u003e Kyeisha D. Johnson, 6\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e grade student Rapper, Keyanna Bean Morehouse graduate, Michael Henderson \u003ci\u003eChicken Soup for the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e contributor E. Joyce Moore \u003ci\u003eChicken Soup for the Soul\u003c\/i\u003e contributor Jayme Washington Smalley BET Books, Emma Award winner Nathasha Brooks-Harris CBS' \u003ci\u003eSurvivor\u003c\/i\u003e, Vecepia Towery Robinson Delores Thornton, Marguerite Press And many more talented and generous contributors \u003ci\u003e\"'Gumbo for the Soul' dares to call it like it is. This serving of Gumbo is a must-read for every parent, teacher, mentor and all who believe it is important that our children can read and comprehend the English language.\"\u003c\/i\u003e -Tavis Smiley, Author, Television, Radio Host \u003ci\u003e\"'Gumbo for the Soul' tells African-Americans exactly what the recipe for a good life is. It is inspirational, uplifting, and recommended for people of all ages, colors and aspirations.\"\u003c\/i\u003e Rated 5 of 5. -Alice Holman, RAWSISTAZ.com Literacy Support Ribbon available at www.gumboforthesoul.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Beverly Black Johnson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0595429076\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780595429073\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d","brand":"Beverly Black Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48441112068351,"sku":"9780595429073","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f0154c76-0dfd-4404-aa36-21222bfb979f.jpg?v=1777188767","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gumbo-for-the-soul-beverly-black-johnson-9780595429073","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}