NMAAHC Grand Opening

The NMAAHC (National African American Museum of History and Culture) Opened this weekend.  The website has links to the grand opening ceremony and other information which may help you if you plan a trip to D.C. soon. NMAAHC  I found an article on the dishes available in the cafe  The museum provides dishes from various regions throughout the United States.  Museum Menu

Author: Civil War lessons still echo

Author: Civil War lessons still echo: American veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan endure many of the same problems experienced by Union Army veterans in the years after the Civil War, according to the author of a book on the subject.

WHY DID YOU SELECT THIS NAME FOR THIS BLOG ?

Ma Lil  is a thought provoking fictional story which spans 97 years.   It is a rare glimpse into a century of turmoil and struggle as experienced by an  African -American family.   Lil, the main character, is  born a few weeks before the end of slavery.

She marries  at sixteen  and lives in a small town working with her family as a sharecropper.  When she marries she moves to the edge of town.  After three years of marriage her husband is killed by the Klan.  Lil eventually remarries and raises her daughter, Alexandria Mae.  She and her second husband have four children.

The family is tested by adversity.  The civil rights movement, a shooting incident during a non-violent civil rights protest, life threatening illness and so much more.  Through it all they grow stronger  while fighting for their right to live their dreams.

Order Today !

The  digital copy of Ma Lil is now available in the Kindle Store at Amazon .  Follow these links to learn more about the digital and print books.
https://www.createspace.com/4541616

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HP4FGKI

Bowen Island dancehall stars in new historical fiction novel

Bowen Island dancehall stars in new historical fiction novel

Process: a blog for American History

Today, I read an article in the blog Process .  I have not seen the film Free State of Jones.   However, because of my interest in history especially the reconstruction era , I found the blog and article to be of interest and would like to share it. Process

Award winning children's book author Jewell Parker Rhodes discusses hist...

Kelly Anne Winsa

  If you have students who enjoy reading you may want to refer this opportunity to them.  The students are able to join  LitPick and review books for free.  To learn more about the opportunity click this link.  Kelly Anne Winsa.

Historical Fiction

In addition, to posting promotions for the novel Ma Lil this  blog will also have posts dealing with other works of historical fiction.  Some will address novels in this genre.  Other posts will address authors of works dealing with slavery, the civil war or  African American literature.

Austin Clarke remembered for breaking barriers for black writers - Revelstoke Review

Austin Clarke remembered for breaking barriers for black writers - Revelstoke Review