EXCELLENCE IN ACHIEVEMENT
Price Releases First Book of Meditations
Soror Delores Price , of Epsilon Gamma Omega Chapter , Huntsville , AL , extends congratulations to Soror Delores Johnson Price on releasing her first book of meditations , Victory in the Storm : 30 Days of Hopefilled Meditations . Soror Price , a Silver Star and life-long educator ; former school and university administrator , is a graduate of the Harvard Principal ' s Academy and Loyola University Chicago , where she earned a Ph . D . She has served as chaplain of her chapter , as well as chaplain of several other organizations . She is known for writing theme-based meditations that speak to life experiences and offer hope . In addition , she is a sought-after speaker and workshop presenter . Victory in the Storm is a joyful book that celebrates hope . Trilogy Christian Publishers , a division of Trinity Broadcasting Network ( TBN ), will begin distributing her book to Barnes & Noble . com , Amazon , and other venues , in January 2021 .
Sanders Releases Children ' s Book
Soror Jatrean M . Sanders authored and self-published her first children ' s book ; Today Was Not the Same . This illustrated book is written as a narrative poem and follows a precocious young girl as she tries to understand why the adults in her life are acting differently throughout the day . At the end of the night , she overhears her family discussing an encounter between an unarmed Black man and the police . This leads to a meaningful family discussion and hopes for a resolution . Soror Sanders hopes adults and children read this book together and discuss other occurrences where authority figures , teachers , managers , everyday citizens , etc ., have harassed and treated people of color differently ; and the appropriate way to respond . Soror Jatrean was initiated into Mu Pi Chapter at Spelman College . A personalized & autographed copy of Today Was Not the Same is available exclusively at TodayWasNottheSame . com .
West Releases Memoirs
Golden Soror and Charter Member Gladys B . West , Ph . D ., of Xi Upsilon Omega Chapter in Fredericksburg , Va ., has released her memoirs , It Began with a Dream . The book chronicles an extraordinary life and celebrates perseverance , hard work , faith , and family . Soror West is a black woman who helped integrate the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren , Va . She is a mathematician who played an integral role in developing the Global Positioning System ( GPS ). Her contributions impact almost everyone throughout the world . Soror West takes readers on an incredible life journey , and her story serves as a source of inspiration for women and girls who have similar aspirations . Soror West is the only black woman to be inducted into the Air Force Missile and Space Pioneers Hall of Fame . In addition , she was recently inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame . The paperback and Audiobook are available on Amazon .
White-Yates Publishes First Book
Soror Shawntee White-Yates recently published her first book , My Two Parents and My Two Homes , the first of a short series of children ' s books . The story is from the viewpoint of a girl who describes her two different experiences spent with each of her parents at their separate homes . As a single mom with a very involved co-parenting partner , she drew inspiration from her own life . Since she was a teenager , she wrote in a small two-bedroom apartment with her blended family of seven . Soror White-Yates says , " There are volumes of unpublished writing just waiting for their chance to be shared with the public ." Her book can be purchased at http :// thebp . site / 268391 . Soror White-Yates serves as the sisterly relations co-chairman for Pi Kappa Omega Chapter in Manhattan , New York . She was initiated into Iota Gamma Chapter at Northeastern University , where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in business management . She works as an education specialist and is the founder of Harlem Hugs , LLC .
Woodson Authors New Children Books
Soror Stacey Woodson , a member of Omega Mu Omega Chapter in Philadelphia , Pa ., recently published her first children ' s books in her delicious and nutritious series . Her books are titled The Princess of Picky Eating Tries New Foods , and The Prince of Picky Eating Tries New Foods and are inspired by her children . Both stories are about intelligent , sophisticated , and stubborn children that will only eat certain foods , starting with the letter B . However , they become more willing to try various foods when they are presented with an opportunity that they cannot resist . Soror Woodson also published the accompanying activity books to her children ' s books in March 2021 . Her passion for healthy eating stems from her being a registered dietitian nutritionist ( RDN ). She believes it is imperative to showcase and affirm families of color in children ' s literature . She hopes that her books help instill the importance of healthy eating habits for both children and adults . Both books can be purchased at Staceywoodson . com .
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