Bookcase

Our Favorite Books

Our AdvancED Bookcase is filled with our favorite books to further your education and skills in entrepreneurship and personal development. We have also added a few titles for youth if your organization serves this audience. Enjoy!

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New Book Highlights!

Black, Brown & Political: Get Informed, Get Empowered and Change the Game!
by Chandra Lopez-Brooks

Do you want to sit at the table or be on the menu?
In my book, "Black, Brown, and Political," I provide easy to understand tips and resources to navigate your local community government so you can get involved now. I also share stories of local elected officials who take advantage of our non-engagement, techniques to become an influencer, and why it's crucial for communities of color to become engaged.

If you ever wanted to become a:

Community Influencer
Leader, Local Elected Official
Commissioner
School Board Member
Or just create impactful change within your community

This book is for you!

Learn more about the book and order a copy here.

SMART GIRL: A First-Gen Origin Story
by La'Tonya Rease Miles, Ph.D.

A memoir redefining first-gen and Black student narratives, highlighting mass media, pop culture, and sports as key to shaping identity, resilience, and community.

“YOU ARE SMART, AND YOU ARE GOING TO COLLEGE.
”When Dr. La’Tonya Rease Miles was in third grade, a homeroom teacher said: “You are smart, and you are going to college.” A shy, nerdy, sports-loving, only child of a working-class, teenage single mom, she wondered next: “How does a smart Black girl get to college?”

Key themes: Cultural Influences, Intersectionality, Literary Engagement, and Generational Connection.

Learn more about the book and order a copy here.

Chapter Highlight!

Man to Man: African American Voices on Faith, Wisdom, and Perseverance
by Matthew Parker

Congratulations to Tim Herd, M.A., M.S.Ed. for publishing his first book chapter!
Be sure to check out his chapter, 9 - "Relate: Choosing Role Models Wisely."

Per Tim on LinkedIn, "It is only right that my first book chapter focuses on my faith, persistence, and the mentorship that I have experienced throughout my journey."

MORE ABOUT THE BOOK

"This book shows how one can avoid the pitfalls associated with Black manhood to achieve spiritual, personal, and social prosperity." —from the Introduction

Be empowered by the voices of African American men across professions and experiences including pastors, educators, community leaders, and even youth. Their expertise, biblical insight, and hard-earned wisdom will build up men who are yearning to understand how their faith can impact all aspects of their lives.

Learn more about the book and order a copy here.

Our Favorite Books!

Journey for Justice:
The Life of Larry Itliong
Dawn B. Mabalon, PhD with Gayle Romasanta (currently sold out!)

The Deeper the Roots: A Memoir of Hope and Home
Michael Tubbs

A New Earth:
Awakening to Your Life's Purpose
Eckhart Tolle

Blink: The Power of Thinking
Without Thinking
Malcolm Gladwell

The Privileged Poor: How Elite Colleges are Failing Disadvantaged Students
Anthony Abraham Jack

HBR's 10 Must Reads on Leadership
Harvard Business Review

The New Grad's Guide to Workplace Success: How to Learn, Grow, and Prosper Early in Your Career
Kadar Lewis Ed.D.

Deliverology in Practice: How Education Leaders Are Improving Student Outcomes
Michael Barber, Nick Rodriguez,
and Ellyn Artis

Educating Mindfully: Stories of School Transformation Through Mindfulness
A Collaborative Project of Coalition of Schools Educating Mindfully

What Happy Women Know:
How New Findings in Positive Psychology Can Change Women's Lives for the Better
Drs. Dan Baker & Cathy Greenberg

The Checklist Manifesto:
How to Get Things Right
Atul Gawande

Master My Money: 16 Steps to Solve Your Money Problems & Create a Foundation for Financial Freedom
Dr. Dominique' N. Reese

Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
Brené Brown

Be a Parent Champion: A Guide to Becoming a Partner with Your Child's School
Tovi C. Scruggs

Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector: Eight Practical Insights
James C. Morgan
(second edition)

Embrace the Power of You: Owning Your Identity at Work
Tricia Montalvo Timm

Rest: Why You Get More
Done When You Work Less
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang

Becoming
Michelle Obama

Present Over Perfect:
Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living
Shauna Niequist

Strengths Based Leadership: Great Leaders, Teams, and Why People Follow
Don Clifton

You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
Jen Sincero

Our Favorite Books for KIDS!

If you are a practitioner, educator, or a leader of an organization that supports youth, consider adding one of the following books to your book list for kids. They will offer insights on the benefits of mindfulness, meditation, growth mindset, SMART goal-setting, social emotional wellness, and more.