The story of the Black American is the story of triumph, struggle, and sacrifice that is weaved into the fabric of the United States. James F. York (Jamie), an optimistic dreamer is faced with those lessons through his transformation into a young man growing up in coastal North Carolina. Following the lessons of his heroic grandfather, Jamie finds his sense of self and becomes the catalyst for change in his tight-knit community

A heartwarming story of Buzzy, a vulture, who has no desire to eat what an average vulture would eat. Through rhyming words, Buzzy shows us that it is okay if you are not like everyone else ...it's more important to be yourself About the Author: Calvin E. Johnson was born in Mt. Kisco, New York. He loved adventure, and was a big kid at heart. A renaissance man in his own right, one of his many passions was writing. Despite a most courageous battle against cancer, Calvin was unable to see the true birth of Buzzy. Calvin was a dedicated husband, father and best friend.