Bronx, NY; June 6, 2022: Mascot Books announces the release of the new juvenile nonfiction book From Me to You: The Power of Storytelling and Its Inherent Generational Wealth—An African American Story by local author Deidra R. Moore-Janvier, Esq.
From Me to You is the answer to one important question: “So, Mom, what exactly was slavery about?” asked the author’s young son, after learning of the atrocities of the Holocaust and slavery. Faced with the tough challenge of answering her son’s question, Deidra devoted herself to exploring African American history with the end goal of creating a teachable moment. Starting with Ida B. Wells and ending with President Barack Obama, From Me to You features illustrations and short biographies of the most prominent 19th and 20th century civil rights activists, centering their voices with quotes and affirmations anchored in the time in which they lived.
Through stories about family, faith, and the power of multigenerational unity, From Me to You explores the legacy of slavery in America from the viewpoint of enslaved Africans and their descendants. Deidra proves that African American history is American history, and that these two concepts rely on each other for posterity.
As an African American mother, wife, and advocate for change, Deidra set out on a journey in 2020 to teach young minds “the value in investing in themselves and in learning about their history.” Deidra is no stranger to self-investment. As a single mother in 1996, she quit her job to attend law school. Upon graduating from the City University of New York School of Law (CUNY School of Law), Deidra worked as a public defender with The Legal Aid Society in Bronx County. In 2004, she established the Law Offices of Deidra R. Moore, P.C. Her work is deeply informed by her personal and professional experiences.
To set up an interview, reading, signing, or for information regarding From Me to You, contact Michelle Garcia at michelle@amplifypublishinggroup.com. From Me to You: The Power of Storytelling and Its Inherent Generational Wealth—An African American Story is registered with the American Wholesale Book Company, Baker & Taylor, Follett Library Resources, and Ingram, and available online with the following retailers:
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Amplify Publishing Group is a leading independent hybrid publisher that is passionate about ideas and voices that need to be heard. APG publishes across a wide variety of genres and is the culmination of twenty years of experience acquiring, producing, marketing, and distributing books. It is home to a number of distinct imprints, including Amplify Publishing, RealClear Publishing, and Mascot Books.
