Johnnie Rutledge: 2 books

Shout Outs to the Lil' Sistas is a lively coming of age tale about Chelsea Justina Brooks. Chelsea prefers to be called C.J. She's all of twelve and pushing thirteen. It hurts her to see, that too many of her peers are becoming parents, much too soon. These as she believes, forfeit their education...

The Wooden Ship is a fictional account of the people of Africa's arrival to the New World. It is told by the African guru, teacher, and wise man of his village, Nambuta. He seeks to save his people from an approaching large ship, heading towards Africa. He attempts to rally his people, to take to the sea and turn back the wooden ship. Generational stories,and listening are the focus here.