About
Yakiri Thomas is a southern girl with southern charm. Born in Decatur, GA, she realized her creative side at a young age by creating stories and songs at the age of 8.
In 2008, Yakiri found herself at a crossroads with her career. Soon after, she became reacquainted with what came natural, which was writing. Within months, her first novel, "Black Socialite" was written followed by "Too Far To Turn Back: Tales of a Preachers Kid." With several other novels in the works, her new career as an author has now begun.
Yakiri is an advocate for Alzheimer's Research. She currently resides in Atlanta with her husband, their four beautiful children, and Leo, their Maltipoo dog.
My Fingerpaint Masterpiece Coloring Book
Description
<p>Have you ever seen a "work of art" worth millions, which looks like something your child just brought home from school?</p><p>The dual perspective of "Beauty Is in the Eye of the Beholder" and just a little bit of "The Emperor's New Clothes" is evident in this clever artwork story of a child who paints a fingerpaint print in class and then loses it in the wind on the way home.</p><p>Illustrated from the point of view of a child, whose identity is left to the imagination of the reader since all of the illustrations are what the child sees, the fingerpaint print is interpreted by official "judges" as well as by bystanders. Should people be influenced by what others see, or use their own self-esteem to make their own judgments? This coloring book version allows children to illustrate their own version of the book, and even to create a "masterpiece" of their own!</p><p>This is the fourth rhyming children's coloring book by this award-winning author, whose other bestselling books include David's ADHD, My Little Angel, The Golden Rule, Mice & Spiders & Webs...Oh My!, Manner-Man, Gimme-Jimmy, The Magic Word, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys and Santa's Birthday Gift.</p><p><strong>About The Author:</strong> Former teacher Sherrill S. Cannon has won over 100 awards for her previous rhyming books and coloring books, and is also the author of 7 published and internationally performed plays for elementary school children. She has been called "a modern day Dr. Seuss." - GTMA Review</p>
Story Behind The Book
Nikivea "Nikki" Ellison and Brandon Richards were part of Atlanta's wealthiest black families. Contrary to their family's rivalry, Nikki and her beau Brandon fall deep in love. From private school to college, their beautiful liaison was on the verge of transforming into something special until Nikki's world becomes abruptly altered when her father is tragically murdered. Friendships and alliances are now broken and family secrets are revealed that could destroy and devastate both Brandon and Nikki for a lifetime.
Reviews
<p><span dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;line-height:18px;">Black Socialite is a sexy-romantic suspense novel. In terms of erotic content, the book teases throughout and builds up to a big astounding, climatic finish. If you’re looking for explicit details</span><span dir="ltr" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;line-height:18px;">, the action will meet your needs: “Black Socialite,” gives a full play-by-play of the elite scene of Atlanta’s wealthiest socialites, from the mystic and dreamy haze of the Atlanta skyline, to the first lustful gaze, that will captivate any reader's interest. Those looking for more of the “kinky” side will not be disappointed; there’s a lot of action. <br />
In addition to a loveable heroine, steamy action, and a satisfying romance was the occasional use of explicit and implicit language, a good sense of pace, and an excellent use of dialogue.<br />
Having been introduced to this book by my BFF, I was a bit skeptical; however after the first chapter my skepticisms was quickly dissipated. Black Socialite surpasses genres and expectations and is a breath of fresh air. If you’re looking for some good, sexy fun, this is a great choice.</span><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;line-height:18px;"> </span></p>
