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Gumbo for the Soul: The Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community
The Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community
By Tavis
Smiley
 "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." -- Tavis Smiley, Author, Television and Radio Host
"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." --
Alice Holman, The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
San Jose, CA (BlackNews.com) - San Francisco Bay Area
parent and adult tutor Beverly Black Johnson has taken steps to address
the dismal statistics of the high school drop-out rate amongst Black
students. She founded Gumbo for the Soul Literacy Program to implement
solutions to black students' declining GPAs, and to improve the scores
of college-bound high school seniors by developing a literacy program.
Johnson shared her vision for the literacy program with some of the
nation's best-selling and first-time African-American writers,
professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, community leaders, laypersons
and students. More than 100 talented individuals generously contributed
to the anthology titled Gumbo for the Soul: the Recipe for Literacy in
the Black Community. Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit
development of Gumbo for the Soul Literacy Program - a 501(c)(4) public
service initiative. The anthology is available online at
www.BarnesandNoble.com
"Johnson commented, "We as parents, educators and
village leaders have to step up and place higher demands on the
education system so that our kids get the quality of education to which
they are entitled and deserve." She continued, "We cannot afford to
simply stand by the wayside and allow our kids to slip through the
ever-widening cracks. We must take action."
Gumbo for the Soul: the Recipe for Literacy in the Black
Community is the first in a series of compilations of delicious poems,
essays, quotes, personal reflectional accounts of contributors'
respective educational and occupational experiences that address
adversity, obstacles, perseverance and determination, as well as
assorted gumbo recipes. Under development for more than two years, and
in print for less than two weeks, the highly-anticipated anthology is
already the buzz in literary circles.
Popular author, television and radio host Tavis Smiley
said, "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." Member of the highly-respected RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
Alice Holman's R.A.W. Rating of "5 out of 5" accompanied her broad
review that included, "This collection of writings is inspirational and
uplifting. I can't think of a better book to read when depression and a
sense of meaningless in this world overtakes your soul."..."Gumbo for
the Soul"...succinctly brings out our stellar history in this country.
The inspirational pieces are beautiful stories that let us know God is
with us no matter what. The gumbo recipes begged to be tried for
dinner."
THE LITERACY PROGRAM:
Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit
development of Gumbo for the Soul Literacy Program - a 501(c)(4) public
service initiative. To learn more about the program, and how you can
support it, please visit www.gumboforthesoul.net. Corporate and
organizational sponsorships are welcome. Please email gumboforthesoul@yahoo.com
or call 209-947-4743.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:
Next in the Gumbo for the Soul anthology series is
Gumbo for the Soul: Here's our Child, Where's the Village?
Submission deadline: June 16, 2007 | both electronic (heresourchild@yahoo.com)
and hardcopy required. Mail to: GFTS-Village Child, P.O. Box 5193, San
Jose, CA 95150. Sponsor ads are available. For more detailed information
about submission requirements for the next anthology, please visit
www.gumboforthesoul.com
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