It was a strange, wonderful feeling. To discover eyes upon you when you expected no one to notice you at all. (p214) - Rita Williams-Garcia

writing is an art but it’s work. If you don’t value your work, who will? (2021)

Ultimately, it’s the reader’s book. It’s about what they receive and how they interpret it. (2008)

Children were a big part of the Black Panther Movement. At that time there were no books about the roles children played in the movement so I thought I should write a story that focused on children. I was also in awe of the women in the movement, like Angela Davis, Elaine Brown, Kathleen Cleaver and many more. They were strong and intelligent women who fought racism and sexism mainly through their words. (FAQ)