SYNERGY VILLAGE AFRICAN.COM
www.synergyvillage.com
Synergy Village African.com is striving to create the world's largest online library of free, positive African American children books and literary works. To create a passion for reading and close the national reading gap in Black children, books authored by African Americans are being used to encourage excitement and a passion for reading. "The selected stories will reflect our children's need for positive reinforcements of values, role models and heroes…"

BOOKLADDER.COM
www.bookladder.com/
Parents and educators will enjoy visiting Bookladder.com. Bookladder.com is an online bookstore that specializes in African-American children's books appropriate for readers from kindergarten through 12th grade. Books for parents, educators and librarians are also sold. Other features on Bookladder.com are Black Interest News, Education News, Book Publishing News, Book Reviews News and Africa News.

MYST NOIR.COM
www.mystnoir.com/
The publisher of Myst Noir.com enjoys reading and writing mysteries. Myst Noir.com promotes African American mystery writers and informs you about the many mystery writers who have African-Americans as main characters. Myst Noir.com features the sections: Book Reviews, Reference, Authors/Characters, New Releases, Mystery News, Featured Title and Trivia Contest.

YOUNG AND DEBT FREE.COM
www.younganddebtfree.com/index.htm
Information and advise about practical money skills is extremely important. It's a subject, I believe, that needs to begin in elementary school. Young and Debt Free.com is the website of Nana Osei, who has authored the book, Young and Debt Free. Young and Debt Free includes practical advice for the financially challenged. The book features a collection of testimonies, advice and references. When you visit Young and Debt Free.com, click and download the first 15 pages of the book.

THE GOODBOOK CLUB.COM
www.goodbookclub.com
When you visit The Goodbook Club.com, you'll certainly enjoy your stay. The site has many features and outstanding photographs. Originated by a group of friends in 1996, The Goodbook Club partnered with Page Turner.net. in 2000 and later became a charter member of the African American Book Club Summit. The Goodbook Club.com features the sections: Reading List, New Releases, Reading Guides, Share Your Thoughts, Black Book Bargains, Add Your Literary Event, Books Coming Soon, Contest, Upcoming Literary Events, Newly Released Books and more.

TAZTALES.COM
www.taztales.com
Visit Taztales.com and discover how you're clicking and reading the poetry without stopping until finished. Taz is an outstanding writer and an extremely busy person. Taz writes for an adult audience as well as children. In fact, my favorite poems were those he created for children. Click and read some of the ways Taz spends his spare time. Taz is also known as "Dragon." He has a karate school and was inducted into the Michigan Karate Hall of Fame.

WHAT2READ.COM
www.what2read.com
What2Read.com has current information about all aspects of African American literature. Each month, What2Read.com publishes book lists that include recommended reading for a variety of subject areas. The Expert's Library lists suggested reading from authors, industry experts and even Oprah. If you'd like to converse with others about books or authors, What2Read.com invites you to join their Web chats where book reviews may be submitted. You may even join their chat mailing list. The editors also conduct live online book discussions where you can share your views on the books discussed. What2Read.com also provides information about the Black book industry. Here, a database of stores, magazines, publishers and organizations that support the African American literary community may be found.

HEAVENLY BOUND.ORG
www.heavenlybound.org/home.html
Rosalind Stormer has authored the book, Healing the Breach. Healing the Breach is a christian novel about old friends and problems that confront them. When one of them—"Jana finds her life spiraling out of control and she desperately needs someone to talk to, her former best friend springs to mind. The only problem is, Jana doubts Grace will be receptive to her troubles." Visit Heavenly Bound.org for more information about Healing the Breach.

ALICIA WIGGINS.COM
www.aliciawiggins.com
In 1999, Alicia Wiggins published her first book, Unconditional Love and has just completed her third—Someone To Love. Visit Alicia Wiggins.com and read the first chapter of Someone To Love, then purchase it while on the site. Alicia Wiggins.com highlights a short story, the current and previously published books as well as upcoming events (appearances for book signings).

CHO WOODS.COM
www.chowoods.com
Cho Woods has recently published the novel, Brotherly Love, Sisterly Affection. Brotherly Love, Sisterly Affection is about the problems encountered by the character, Jordan, and his experiences with love and affection. When you visit Cho Woods.com, click and read more about the book and the author.

BLACK EXPRESSIONS.COM
www.blackexpressions.com
Black Expressions.com is a book club that sells African American literature. Some of the benefits of joining Black Expressions.com include saving up to 50% off publishers' edition prices and a free club magazine with book reviews and other special features.

MR. AFRICA POERTY LOUNGE
www.ctadams.com/
Are you a creative writer? Do you write poetry? If so, visit Mr. Africa Poetry Lounge. Talented African-American poets are invited to get exposure by submitting poetry for publication. Mr. Africa Poetry Lounge features: Men Section, Ladies Section, Famous Whites Section, A Poet of the Week and Poetry Board.

AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE BOOK CLUB.COM
www.aalbc.com
Learn more about African American literature by surfing to African American Literature Book Club.com. Aspiring writers should have this site bookmarked. When visiting African American Literature Book Club.com, you're invited to interact by clicking: Authors, Books, Resources, Events, Fun Stuff, Discussion and Chat.

BLACK-POETRY.COM
www.black-poetry.com
This site is for those of you who enjoy creative writing. Black-Poetry.com is a free forum where you may publish poetry, short stories, articles, etc. Increase your vocabulary with The Word A Day on the site. Black-Poetry.com also features an archive of writing and a Chatroom.