The Literary Tea Room

...a place to sit back, relax and unwind with a cup of herbal tea and chat about books, writers and the literary arts. Some people that know me personally have heard me talking about buying a cozy, Victorian home and opening a literary tea room. However, the more I thought about it in this era of globalization; a "physical spot" would be limited to the people that could physically come and visit. However, this virtual Literary Tea room can connect people to "chats without borders."

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Black History Month - Day 10 Book Recommendation: Daughters of the Dust by Julie Dash

This book is the sequel to her award winning movie by the same name. The movie is one of my favorites & I’ve seen it over 20 times. She delves into African traditions that were brought to the US and kept alive during and after our enslavement. I was also blessed to take a Master class with Julie Dash. This book explores and extends the story of strong, proud, independent Black women. Julie is a master storyteller & she captures all the nuances & cultural traditions of African people and the power of those traditions to be transferred throughout generations.