Marissa Wells

3 days ago | wavepublication.com | Bill Vaughn |Shirley Hawkins |Marissa Wells |Tanu Henry

In her second adventure, 8-year-old Yoli explores Puerto Limón, Costa Rica, where a lively celebration of Afro-Caribbean culture deepens her understanding of heritage and community. That’s the basis for “La Tica Morenita: Traditional Dishes and the Day for People of African Descent” by Y.B. Blake León. It was inspired by the author’s Afro-Costa Rican roots and the rich cultural traditions she grew up with.

3 weeks ago | wavepublication.com | Bill Vaughn |Darlene Donloe |Marissa Wells

“The D.I.V.A. Herself: I Survived My Mess,” by La Shawn Denise Witt, is a story of transformation, resilience and faith. “It chronicles the raw and often unspoken moments of pain, loss, love, and rebirth — and how I emerged not broken, but reborn,” Witt said.