Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Summers spent 'down south' were for many African Americans foundational for curating who they became inlater years. is author is a prime product of that practice and shares vivid accounts of those childhood yearsin the rural south. Much like family reunions, sending children to stay with relatives living in the southernregions of the United States was and remains a practice among many as a means of forging connections amongthe generations. is taught them about family history, which ultimately introduced, engaged, and familiarizedthem with a lifestyle quite di erent from their own. In this small community of Honeyville, people cared for andlooked after one another, not just themselves. Woven throughout BUTTERBEANS! is a treasure trove of love,family connection, faith, and village-keeping. roughout these pages, the author shares her childhood experiences during the summer months spent in smalltownrural America that strategically impacted her life. is book is the author’s impression and recollection of anera long gone, the landscape of family history, mystery, and legacy.So, grab a blanket, get your favorite snack, cozy up in a comfortable chair, and enjoy this colorful rendition of ayoung girl’s life during the summers in Honeyville, North Carolina. You just might 'see' yourself here!ENDORSEMENT is heart-warming memoir is a tender, honest re ection on childhood summers and memories that are as sweet asthe destination’s name--Honeyville, NC. e author transports readers to a small rural community where family,tenacity, and love shaped her identity and sense of belonging. With warmth and vivid detail, readers journey ontodirt roads, front porches, vegetable gardens, and into kitchens where lifelong lessons were taught and quietlylearned. ese pages capture the power of family, the resilience of a determined mother, and the unspoken beautyof growing up surrounded by love, hard work, and tradition. Enjoy this heartfelt tribute to Southern roots andmemories that will never fade.~ Dr. Mia WilsonCary, North Carolina
