If you’ve ever lost sleep worrying about your kid’s safety, you’re not alone. You may want to wrap your tween or teen in a protective bubble but doing so could emotionally cripple them and make them more, not less, vulnerable to predators. In Raising Badass Kids, danger expert CJ Scarlet teaches you how to empower your 10 to 18-year-old to avoid and defend themselves from dangerous situations, ranging from bullying/cyberbullying and online dangers to sexual abuse and sex trafficking. This super informative, unputdownable book (with TONS of downloadable bonus content!) is the new bible for parents looking to raise safe, savvy, confident kids. Not teaching your kid how to protect themself makes them less safe and puts them at risk! You—and your child—have more power to protect them than you think. Raising Badass Kids is a genuine lifesaver, so read it now and be the parent your child deserves!

In the twenty-first-century economy, there’s only one way to guarantee your child a bright and happy future: make that baby an Internet celebrity. But how? In How to Make Your Baby an Internet Celebrity, you’ll learn to assess your baby’s best attributes (is she smarter than a chimp?), assign a compelling screen persona (clumsiness = on-screen gold), and plan the ultimate viral Internet video. Make your baby an Internet celebrity . . . because the world needs cuteness now more than ever!

How to Raise Black Kids in a Racist World #1 New Release in Teacher Resources and Student Life Raising Confident Black Kids includes everything Black and multi-racial families need to know to raise empowered, confident children. From the realities of living while Black to age-appropriate ways to discuss racism with your children, educator M.J. Fievre provides a much-needed resource for parents of Black kids everywhere. It’s hard to balance protecting your child’s innocence with preparing them for the realities of Black life. When —and how —do you approach racism with your children? How do you protect their physical and mental health while also preparing them for a country full of systemic racism? On the heels of Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria and “Multiplication Is for White People” comes a parenting book specifically for parents of Black kids. Now, there’s a guide to help you teach your kids how to thrive —even when it feels like the world is against them. From racial profiling and police encounters to the whitewashed lessons of history taught in schools, raising Black kids is no easy feat. In Raising Confident Black Kids, teacher M.J. Fievre passes on the tips and guidance that have helped her educate her Black students, including: How to encourage creativity and build self-confidence in your kids Ways to engage in activism and help build a safer community with and for your children —and ways to rest when you need to How to explain systemic racism, intersectionality, and micro-aggressions If you found guidance and inspiration from books like The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, Mother to Son, or Breathe, you’ll love Raising Confident Black Kids.

Enjoy this steamy curvy girl, billionaire romance..... In this boxset you’ll follow the journey of three best friends finding love and happiness. Also, includes 4 Bonus scenes. Note: This series contains explicit content and adult language. ****Heart of Stone Boxset 1-6**** In this six book boxset you’ll follow the journey of three best friends finding love and happiness. Also, includes 4 Bonus scenes. Note: This series contains explicit content and adult language. Broken 1 (Emery&Jackson) He was just supposed to be a one-night stand. Emery is determined to live a life with no strings attached. She’d rather have one-night stands then make things complicated with boyfriends or relationships. She’s been there and done that and it didn’t end well. Unfortunately for her, her no strings attached date from last night just became a very big complication for her. She was meant to be my forever. Jackson has finally found someone that he can’t stop thinking about. He knows that Emery has reservations and that she’s built up walls around herself but he’s determined to break through them. When he finds out that Emery’s ex-fiancé has come back into her life, he starts to have doubts. Can a one-night stand lead to something more for these two? Heart of Stone Book (Emery&Jackson) Valentine's Day Short 1.5 Emery and Jackson are the go-to couple. Relationship problems? Call them. Work problems? Call them. Legal problems? Call them. But now that the couple have said their 'I do's', they no longer want to be at everyone's beck and call, especially on Valentine's Day. Apparently, though, a new baby, a job promotion, and a surprising announcement have something else in mind. Will this couple ever get to spend some quality time alone or are they doomed to continue their reign as the couple who will always be there for everyone else - no matter what they have planned? Rebirth 2 (Jordan&Damon) These two both have a second chance at love, but will they take it? Jordan: I’m so sick of struggling. It’s been that way ever since my husband passed away, leaving me to raise our son. I know that I can’t go through that kind of heartbreak again so I’m resigned to being alone. Then I meet Damon Adams and he has hope and interest burning inside of me. I’m determined to keep him at arm’s length though. Except he seems to have other plans… Damon: After my Break up, I swore off women. Well, with the exception of my daughter. She’s been my only focus for so long that now I’m starting to wonder if maybe I’ve been to harsh. Maybe it’s time that I tried to find love again. Too bad for me, my ex doesn’t seem ready for that to happen… When Damon meets Jordan, sparks fly but will their relationship be able to withstand drama from his ex and the blending of both of their families? Reveal Angela and Brent Book 3 Could an accidental pregnancy be the best thing to ever happen to them? Brent: Going to that party was supposed to be fun. I’d catch up with old friends and reminisce a bit. Instead, I get the surprise of my life. Angela, my ex-girlfriend, is pregnant. And the baby is mine. Angela: I’ve always loved Brent. He was my college sweetheart, my on and off boyfriend for years after that, and finally my hook up one Valentine’s Day. He’s also the one who knocked me up. Now I need to prove to him that I’ve changed and that I’m ready to settle down. Brent wanted to marry Angela once, but will he be able to trust her after everything that’s happened? Heart of stone 3.5 Jessica and Joseph Jessica is moving on from love. Hearing her man say she’s boring in bed, and he’s leaving her, is the last thing she wanted to hear. Newly single and ready to mingle is her motto. She just doesn’t expect to fall for the person she hates more than anything. Her boss. Two different people who aren’t looking for love find it in an unlikely place. Renew Jessica and Joseph Book 4 I thought that I loved the single life… until I met him. Joseph: Leave it to me to choose to fall in love with a girl that has commitment issues. Jessica is perfect for me though. I’m ready to settle down and claim my happily ever after with her. Now I just need to convince her that being with me and settling down is the right choice. Jessica: I never understood romance movies. They always made being single look so bad, but I don’t see it that way. Being wined and dined, having no strings attached relationships has always been perfect for me. Until I meet Joseph. One night with him and I want more. That’s never happened before and now I’m left wondering if maybe I had it wrong all these years. Will Jessica be able to let down her walls and trust that her and Joseph are meant to be? Other readers of Kennedy Ryan: Diamond Johnson, Christina C. Jones, Asia Monqiue, Ashley Nicole, Brittney Cherry.

Enjoy this steamy curvy girl, second chance, billionaire romance..... Could an accidental pregnancy be the best thing to ever happen to them? Brent: Going to that party was supposed to be fun. I’d catch up with old friends and reminisce a bit. Instead, I get the surprise of my life. Angela, my ex-girlfriend, is pregnant. And the baby is mine. Angela: I’ve always loved Brent. He was my college sweetheart, my on-and-off boyfriend for years after that, and finally my hook-up one Valentine’s Day. He’s also the one who knocked me up. Now I need to prove to him that I’ve changed and that I’m ready to settle down. Brent wanted to marry Angela once, but will he be able to trust her after everything that’s happened? Broken 1 (Emery&Jackson) Heart of Stone 1.5 (Emery&Jackson) Valentine's Day Short Rebirth 2 (Jordan&Damon) Reveal 3 (Angela&Brent) Heart of Stone 3.5 Short Jessica and Joseph Renew 4 (Jessica and Joseph) Other readers of Alexandra House: KA Tucker, Nicole Falls, Grey Huffington, Lala Hagen, Megan Brandy

Outside the XY: Queer Black and Brown Masculinity is an anthology of more than 50 stories, memories, poems, ideas, essays and letters--all examining what it looks like, feels like, and is like to inhabit masculinity outside of cisgendered manhood as people of color in the world. Read these passionate, complex autobiographical glimpses into the many layers of identity as the authors offer olive branches to old and new lovers. This anthology is designed to be uplifting, as it considers and explores our masculine identities as non cis-gendered males, or those traditionally born with the "XY" chromosome. It is a radical act of self-love and affirmation. Outside the XY is a labor of love.

Private investigator Mike Cobb and journalist Adam Cullen take on twin investigations that take them onto Calgary’s meanest streets on the trail of a runaway and a killer.

When rent increases put a teen mom at risk of losing her home, she resorts to a dangerous game to keep her family afloat. But all games have consequences, and this isn't one she can afford to lose. A gripping story about race, income instability, and the strength it takes to survive from a critically acclaimed author. "Kristen R. Lee is a miraculous story weaver"-Mahogany L. Browne, author of Vinyl Moon B’onca always knew how to get by. And then her daughter is born. She wouldn’t trade Mia for anything, but there is never enough cash to go around. When their gentrifying Memphis neighborhood results in higher prices and then an eviction notice, B’onca’s already fragile world spirals. Desperate to make things right, B’onca forges a risky plan to help pay the bills. But one wrong move could cost B’onca—and her family—everything. From the celebrated author of Required Reading for the Disenfranchised Freshman comes a compelling story about a teen mom navigating income disparity and racial inequality, and defying challenges to protect those she loves.

From noted parenting expert and New York Times bestselling author Denene Millner comes the definitive book about parenting African American children. For over a decade, national parenting expert and bestselling author Denene Millner has published thought-provoking, insightful, and wickedly funny commentary about motherhood on her critically acclaimed website, MyBrownBaby.com. The site, hailed a “must-read” by The New York Times, speaks to the experiences, joys, fears, and triumphs of African American motherhood. After publishing almost 2,000 posts aimed at lifting the voices of parents of color, Millner has now curated a collection of the website’s most important and insightful essays offering perspectives on issues from birthing while Black to negotiating discipline to preparing children for racism. Full of essays that readers of all backgrounds will find provocative, My Brown Baby acknowledges that there absolutely are issues that Black parents must deal with that white parents never have to confront if they’re not raising brown children. This book chronicles these differences with open arms, a lot of love, and the deep belief that though we may come from separate places and have different backgrounds, all parents want the same things for our families—and especially for our children.

Trust your gut, take care of yourself, and find new life on the other side with this “straightforward” (Ilene S. Cohen, PhD, award-winning author of When It’s Never About You), empowering guide to divorce for moms. We hear it all the time on the news. The divorce rates are rising. More children are being raised in split homes. But you didn’t think it would happen to you. Luckily, you’re not alone. Popular divorce coach Michelle Dempsey-Multack not only survived her own divorce but figured out how to move on with her life, just like you will, too. Now happily remarried with a blended family, she’s living proof that no matter which “firsts” you might be experiencing as you end your marriage, and no matter how long you stayed with someone who didn’t meet your needs, your best days are ahead. Mom’s Moving On is your “go-to guide” (Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, psychologist and author of Light on the Other Side of Divorce), filled with practical, actionable, and empowering advice from someone who has been through it and has come out the other side. Through Michelle’s guidance, you’ll learn how to navigate your divorce with confidence, adjust to life as a single mother, and shift your perspective to find your way back to your best self. From coparenting to dating as a single mother, you’ll learn how to truly move on and create the life you deserve.