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Suzette D. Harrison, is an award-winning author of 10 books celebrating African American life and culture. A native Californian and the middle of three daughters, Suzette grew up in a home where reading was required, not requested. Thanks to a culinary degree in Pastry & Baking, when not busy on her next novel, you might find Suzette whipping up a batch of cupcakes.

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	The Dust Bowl Orphans 4.30 avg rating — 2,571 ratings — published 2022 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Girl at the Back of the Bus 4.42 avg rating — 2,373 ratings — published 2021 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Taffy 4.37 avg rating — 464 ratings — published 2016 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Art of Love (Decades: A Journey of African-American Romance, #4) 4.41 avg rating — 68 ratings — published 2018 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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I was born in California, but there’s enough southern soul left in me to know tea cakes are nothing to play with. The recipe and execution need to be on point. Or else! It’s like potato salad, peach cobbler, or collard greens. Make them wrong if you want to. Your Black Girl card will be revoked and you’ll be banned from the family. Okay, slight exaggeration, but your family gathering contributions

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Glory Be (Glory Broussard Mystery, #1)

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“Grief and healing are works in progress, and each day they can look different. Just be open to however they manifest.”
― Suzette D. Harrison, The Dust Bowl Orphans

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“Mama often reminded us that God didn’t like ugly and wasn’t fond of fools or falsehoods.”
― Suzette D. Harrison, The Dust Bowl Orphans

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“Ain’t easy feeling victorious when you’re running from the first sin to the second.”
― Suzette D. Harrison, The Girl at the Back of the Bus

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Poll for January’s group read. Which selection would you like to read? This poll will remain open until December 27. in order to start reading on Jan 1. Please remember to only vote if you plan on participating.

Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia.

15 votes 31.3%

The Dust Bowl Orphans by Suzette D. Harrison -

15 votes 31.3%

In the Face of the Sun by Denny S. Bryce -

12 votes 25.0%

In the Fsce of the Sun

3 votes 6.3%

The dust bowl orphans (write-in)

2 votes 4.2%

In the Face of the Sun & The Dust Bowl Orphans.

1 vote 2.1%

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