What an amazing announcement I have to share! I have a book coming out!
If you’ve been on my social media, you’ve seen that I’ve
announced the pre-order of my first book, The Book of Awesome Black
Americans, coming from Mango Publishing in January 2020. The book is
the second in Mango’s The Book of Awesome series, with the first being The
Book of Awesome Women by Becca Anderson.
Whereas Anderson’s book focused on women throughout history,
my book focuses specifically on Black American history and the historical
figures, big and small, that helped make Black America what it is today. Indeed,
the book showcases how Black American history is American history.
Here’s the jist about the book from Mango Publishing:
Monique L. Jones’s The Book of Awesome Black Americans is more than a Black history book. It’s a celebration of Black people. In this book, you will find:
● Amazing role models who brought on change by using their gifts and passions to overcome societal barriers
● Stories mainstream media failed to mention that are sure to inspire, motivate, and educate readers of all backgrounds
● Testimonies that demonstrate how American culture thrives when it celebrates diversity and promotes inclusiveness
I’m extremely excited to reveal the book to the viewing
public! I’ve worked so hard on this book, from narrowing down the people
covered in the book to developing the book’s narrative. The book is 100 percent
me. I hope that readers, young and old, take a sense of discovery from the book.
As I write in the book’s introduction, I drew inspiration from my childhood
reading Africana, the encyclopedia of the African diaspora. I loved
learning about the innovators and leaders who have affected my life. I hope readers come away from my book wanting
to dive deeper into Black history, especially how Black history has shaped
nearly ever aspect of American life in ways we don’t even realize.
Learn more about my book and where to pre-order at its own
page on my website! Also, if you want to keep up with my journey with this
book and other ventures, sign up to receive my new TinyLetter either through
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