Where Characters Rule the World….
As a child, I hated reading as most books having African American characters were plagued with problems-they were either poor, slaves, trying to find something or trying to leave something behind; therefore, I gravitated to books where characters were living the good life enjoying friendships and parties, in particular during New York’s Victorian Era.
I attended P.S. 289 George V. Brower Elementary School in Brooklyn where I met our librarian, Mrs. Rachman (not sure if I spelled her name correctly), instrumental in sparking my interest in reading. It was here where I was introduced to my favorite book- “The Picture of Dorian Gray” by Oscar Wilde and began reading stories by Edgar Allan Poe, of course not without a dictionary.
Years went by and although most reading was now heavily nonfiction based, it was during college that I got the idea for “The Love of Debbie La’treck,” a story of an intact African American family whose struggles were not financially based. It was also during this time that my brand MyHBPBooks was formed after several story ideas.
MyHBPBooks
Promotes reading by offering entertaining literature and products to children and teens featuring its signature Debbie and Jamal reading logo, characters found in “The Love of Debbie La’treck”. The HBP is actually my name- Habeeba Bekka Pasha.
To see more of my work, contact me at Twitter or X, about.me, Goodreads, or email me at myhbpbooks@gmail.
Illustrator Paul Melecky
Of course my work would not be what it is without those wonderful, beautiful illustrations by the ever so patient Paul Melecky. Paul can be reached at http://www.melecky.com/.
Scriggler
Finally, check out https://scriggler.com/ . It is an amazing site for writers and readers and its free. I have several writings published here: “The Death of a Child’s Heart Over Time,” “Blue and Brown Eyes, “and “Lie to Me.”
Iam going to enjoy your writing thanks Cousin
Thanks Cousin Diann for your continuous support. I love you always.
Auntie I am very anxious to read your book!
Thank you baby. I know you’re going to like it.