Keysha's Drama

Keysha's Drama
Author: Earl Sewell
Publisher: Kimani Press
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2007-05-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1426800991

Sixteen-year-old Keysha Kendall is a judge's signature awayfrom foster care when she's sent to live with the father shenever knew. Suddenly she has her own room in his big fancyhouse, a high-powered stepmother and a popular half brotherwho can introduce her to all the right people at her new school. But Keysha can't forget where she came from. And she won't letanyone else, either. Why should her father and his perfect familyhave it so easy when she and her mother had it so hard? Andso Keysha hooks up with a rough crowd and does whatever shewants…until what she wants changes real fast….

Way Too Much Drama

Way Too Much Drama
Author: Earl Sewell
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2013-07-30
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1460316584

The toughest lessons aren't always taught in the classroom… Maya is ready to put the fabulous back into her life—and that means getting her manipulative cousin, Viviana, out of it. Bad enough that Viviana is living under the same roof and tried to claim Maya's boyfriend, Misalo, for herself. Now she's going to Maya's high school and she's part of the quiz team competing on a TV show…alongside Maya, Keysha and Misalo. Maya has no sympathy when Viviana finally starts to feel the pressure of fitting in to her new world. That's until her cousin does something drastic…and dangerous. Maybe Viviana isn't as tough as everyone thought. Maya could be the only person who can help bring her back safely. Question is…does she want to?

Myself and I

Myself and I
Author: Earl Sewell
Publisher: Kimani Press
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2010-09-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1426865678

Lately, Keysha feels like a magnet for trouble—especially boy trouble. Her last love interest turned out to be a major fraud, and her ex, Wesley, refuses to accept that they're finished. Swearing off relationships and concentrating on herself seems like her smartest move. Then Keysha meets her new neighbor Jerry, who has every girl in town vying for a summer fling. Working as lifeguards together, Keysha realizes that Jerry has more to offer than a great car and a sexy smile, and the harder she tries to ignore him, the more interested he becomes. But is it Keysha that attracts him or the chase itself? And when the biggest party of the year gets dangerously out of line, and Wesley's jealous new girl pins the blame on Keysha, she'll learn exactly who she can trust. Only problem is, it might be too late to save herself….

Maya's Choice

Maya's Choice
Author: Earl Sewell
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2011-11-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1459215354

Maya's summer is shaping up to be unforgettable—in both good and bad ways. First she's sent to stay with her grandmother for a month. Living in the city, Maya is too far from her friend Keysha and her boyfriend, Misalo—and too near her rebellious cousin Viviana. When Maya finally comes home, her parents drop a bombshell—Viviana is moving in with them. Her cousin has barely unpacked before she's creating chaos. Truth is, Maya kind of likes the way life is a whole lot less predictable with Viviana around. But her motives are up for debate—especially when it comes to Misalo. And as Maya's little sister, Anna, grows more fascinated with her cool older cousin, Maya begins to see that following where Viviana leads has its price. And it could cost Maya her reputation, her relationship…and maybe even her future….

The Keysha Diaries, Volume One

The Keysha Diaries, Volume One
Author: Earl Sewell
Publisher: Kimani Press
Total Pages: 477
Release: 2013-03-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0373091249

The life and experiences of 16-year-old Keysha, whois about to be shipped off to a group home for at-risk teens.

If I Were Your Boyfriend

If I Were Your Boyfriend
Author: Earl Sewell
Publisher: Kimani Press
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2008-05-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 142681626X

Social zero meets unlikely hero How had Keysha gone from popular to social outcast? One word: frenemy. A girl Keysha thought was her friend planted drugs on her—and Keysha got caught. The media blitz on their wealthy suburb turned everyone against her. First day back at school, and Keysha is stared down in the halls. Whispered about. No one will talk to her. And the girl who ruined Keysha's reputation laughs in her face. So when a guy with his own bad rep offers to help, Keysha's first reaction is yeah, right. Talk about an unlikely hero. But soon she realizes that Wesley Morris is more than just hot, more than just talk. He's been there, done that and turned his life around. But no one wants this so-called bad-news boyfriend anywhere near Keysha. Including her family. Still, Wesley isn't willing to walk away and let Keysha Also Available pay for someone else's crime. He'll even risk everything to save her…and their relationship.

Love, Lies and Scandal

Love, Lies and Scandal
Author: Earl Sewell
Publisher: Kimani Press
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2008-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426823851

It's no wonder Angela Rivers feels satisfied—maybe a little too satisfied—with her life. Married to handsome congressman Will, with a successful career as an investigative reporter turned talk-show host, Angela has everything under control. Then a tape surfaces of Will having sex with an underage girl. Suddenly, Will is in jail, Angela is broke and jobless, and their marriage is over. Humiliated to be in the middle of a media firestorm after turning the spotlight on others for so long, Angela flees California for Chicago. There, with the support of her friend Regina, she begins to get her career back on track. Dating is the furthest thing from her mind—until she meets marathon coach Jesse, who's also piecing his life together after a breakup. In spite of their wariness, and the problems caused by Jesse's teenage daughter, the attraction blossoms. And when Will returns, vengeful after losing everything, Angela must find a way to defend her good name, her reputation and the unexpected love that has come to mean so much.…

Lesson Learned

Lesson Learned
Author: Earl Sewell
Publisher: Kimani Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2009-03-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1426829515

Whoever said "family comes first" never met Keysha's mom, Justine. Fresh out of jail, Justine wants to reconnect with her daughter—despite abandoning her to a father she hardly knew. Keysha is sure Justine's troubled past is going to play havoc with her own present and future. To add more drama to the mix, her younger brother, Mike, is now a wannabe player, determined to get with a girl Keysha just knows is trouble. For once, all of Keysha's hunches are right on target. And now it's up to her to untangle a dangerous mess…before the life and new family she's just begun to build come crashing down around her….

Shrink to Fit

Shrink to Fit
Author: Dona Sarkar
Publisher: Kimani Press
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2008-08-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1426820151

Losing weight is the solution to all basketball-star Leah Mandeville's problems, or so she thinks. Getting superthin will: a) help her jump shot b) make her look like America's Next Top Model c) get the attention of the high school hottie who ignores any girl with a little junk in the trunk And it's working, isn't it? Her boo is now crushing on her. Everyone says how good she looks. But the problem is that Leah doesn't feel good. And her life is taking a huge turn for the worse, despite her new "perfect body."

More Myself

More Myself
Author: Alicia Keys
Publisher: Flatiron Books
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2020-03-31
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1250153301

An intimate, revealing look at one artist’s journey from self-censorship to full expression As one of the most celebrated musicians in the world, Alicia Keys has enraptured the globe with her heartfelt lyrics, extraordinary vocal range, and soul-stirring piano compositions. Yet away from the spotlight, Alicia has grappled with private heartache—over the challenging and complex relationship with her father, the people-pleasing nature that characterized her early career, the loss of privacy surrounding her romantic relationships, and the oppressive expectations of female perfection. Since Alicia rose to fame, her public persona has belied a deep personal truth: she has spent years not fully recognizing or honoring her own worth. After withholding parts of herself for so long, she is at last exploring the questions that live at the heart of her story: Who am I, really? And once I discover that truth, how can I become brave enough to embrace it? More Myself is part autobiography, part narrative documentary. Alicia’s journey is revealed not only through her own candid recounting, but also through vivid recollections from those who have walked alongside her. The result is a 360-degree perspective on Alicia’s path, from her girlhood in Hell’s Kitchen and Harlem to the process of growth and self-discovery that we all must navigate. In More Myself, Alicia shares her quest for truth—about herself, her past, and her shift from sacrificing her spirit to celebrating her worth. With the raw honesty that epitomizes Alicia’s artistry, More Myself is at once a riveting account and a clarion call to readers: to define themselves in a world that rarely encourages a true and unique identity.