Brenda's Child

"Through My Eyes" 

 The Debut CD

 Originally released in 2002, this CD  sold out in local poetry venues. Hear Brenda's Child in her early days...

              Raw and Ucut!

 *Available exclusively at Brenda's Child performances!

Coming Soon:

"Our Voices "Volume II

Fall 2010

log onto

www.keepyouthdreamingandstriving.com

for submission guidelines

Also in the making:

" The Right Amount of Sunshine"

Brenda's Child memoir and advice book for loving girls of color.

Spring 2010

"Not Without Complications"

and "On Her Own Two Feet"

the sequels to the first novella from Brenda's Child,

    "Despite Everything"

Available now:

 $18.50

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 Kim Johnson is a young,wounded,cynic whose only experience with love comes from watching it in the movies. Enter Darrel Jackson, a confident man, with smooth looks and sweet talk, who literally knocks her off her feet. Their intense attraction leads to a one-night stand, and a yearning for something more. Wanting to protect her heart, Kim does her best to resist falling for Darrel.Convinced he's found the one, Darrel remains persistent. As soon as fate draws them together, problems occur, and dark, shocking secrets come to light. Sparks fly, tears fall, fists hurl, and even death enters this love story of two people struggling to hold on to each other through it all. Will Darrel and Kim make it…Despite Everything?

Here's what one reader had to say:

"I absolutely loved Despite Everything! I went through all the emotions (laughing, crying, anger etc,) while reading this story. It was easy for me to connect with the characters and give them a face to go with their names!  I can't wait to see what happens to the characters in the next book!!!!

Keep up the great work!" - Yolanda Sanders,  Raliegh, NC

  THANK YOU

(Tribute to Brenda's Child)

I wanna say thank you for sharing your gift. Your verses have the power to soothe & uplift.

I wanna say thank you for giving your time, & pouring your soul into a moving rhyme.

I wanna say thank you from a devoted fan, & teaching Brothas how to be a better Black Man.

I wanna say thank you for telling the truth. The outpouring of love is living proof.

I wanna say thank you for speaking your mind. Poets like you are so hard to find.

I wanna say thank you for the writings you've done. You've inspired me to strive to be number one.

I wanna say thank you for the Sista you are. God has blessed us with a shining star.

Your poems will touch hearts all across the nation. I wanna say thank you.

This is a dedication!!!!

- Tito

Originally released in 2007, the new edition was released in 2008.

with bonus poetry and

an all new cover.

 "A Piece of My Mind...Poetic Confessions of a Self-Proclaimed Diva"

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Print: $18.95

"A Piece of My Mind.." is the poetry collection that speaks to, and for the modern day female. It is raw with emotion as it explores love, sexuality, and social issues from objective and subjective points of view.

     Our Voices

"Our Voices"  The poetry collection written by teens, and edited by Brenda's Child.

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 "Our Voices" aims to  inspire  and enlighten the world! This Teen Anthology offers adose of adolescent reality for adults, and a serving of hope and understanding for youth. Eye -opening,heartfelt, and honest, "Our Voices" definitely speaks to the soul!

All proceeds go back to programming for K.Y.D.S 

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