Gumbo For The Soul

<center><b>Parent/tutor Beverly Black Johnson founder of the</br>Gumbo for the Soul Literacy Program and compiler of</br><i>Gumbo for the Soul: the Recipe for Literacy in the Black Community</i>-</br>an anthology intended to heighten awareness of the growing high school</br>drop-out rate in the Black community.</br><i>Gumbo</i> is a compilation of delicious essays poems testimonials</br>and gumbo recipes; inspirational accounts of educational occupational</br>and personal experiences in overcoming adversity</br>and obstacles with perseverance and determination.</br><i>Gumbo</i> proceeds will fund</br>Gumbo for the Soul Literacy Program</br>Enjoy the writings of Heather Covington</br>TV host of <i>Literary Living</i> and author of <i>Literary Divas</i></br>Kyeisha D. Johnson 6<sup>th</sup> grade student</br>Rapper Keyanna Bean</br>Morehouse graduate Michael Henderson</br><i>Chicken Soup for the Soul</i> contributor E. Joyce Moore</br><i>Chicken Soup for the Soul</i> contributor Jayme Washington Smalley</br>BET Books Emma Award winner Nathasha Brooks-Harris</br>CBS' <i>Survivor</i> Vecepia Towery Robinson</br>Delores Thornton Marguerite Press</br>And many more talented and generous contributors</center></p><i>'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.</i></br><p align=right>-Tavis Smiley Author Television Radio Host</p><i>'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.</i> Rated 5 of 5.</br><p align=right>-Alice Holman RAWSISTAZ.com</p>Literacy Support Ribbon available at www.gumboforthesoul.com</b>