By Karen Stokes Dr. Shon Lewis has written over 21 faith-based books for adults and children. Her question is, why isn’t Wauwatosa Public Library (WPL) accepting her children’s book. Lewis, a Doctor of Divinity Theology College Professor, Crisis and Trauma Professional Life Coach states that the WPL discriminates against African American Children’s books and literature. […]
Review: “The Wonder Wig”: Don’t Let Your Hair Define You
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz As innocuous as hair seems, there’s no denying it plays a role in a person’s identity. Hair is a defining physical feature, and it can reveal a lot about a person – if they’re sick, if they’re healthy, if they’re rich, if they’re poor and so on. In this society, we’ve come […]
Local Author Talks New Book and The Inspiration Behind It
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Hair – almost everyone has it, but for most women, hair is more than just something on their head. It is an integral part of their identity. In her latest book, “The Wonder Wig,” local author Shon S. Lewis, also known as Dr. Lewis, explores the significance of Black women’s hair through […]