Jennifer Cody
Jennifer received an engineering degree with honors from Florida State University. Tired of juggling numbers and longing to use her creativity, she moved to Chicago and joined the Clear Channel Radio team as an account manager ... where she was working with different kinds of numbers.
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After several long, freezing winters; she returned to her home state of Florida for their two seasons a year: hot and hotter. The Entercomm team was happy she joined their staff as an Account Manager, and she quickly moved up the ranks. Still longing to exercise her creativity and love of music, Jennifer began producing events and concerts. She's organized events for one hundred people to one hundred thousand; and has even placed concerts everywhere from the beach to casinos to cruise ships.
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Jennifer lives in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with her husband and teenage son. She loves music, and is planning on a sizable expansion of her event schedule. When she realized that the people who love the game Spades were vastly under served, she decided to create the first line of merchandise and books for Spades lovers everywhere
The African Princess is a remarkable historical fiction novel that chronicles the extraordinary life of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, also known as Omoba Aina. Torn from her homeland and stripped of her identity, Sarah's journey is a testament to resilience, intelligence, and the indomitable spirit of a young black girl who defied every odd.
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Born into the royal family of the Egbado clan of the Yoruba people, Sarah's life takes a dramatic turn when she is captured and gifted to Queen Victoria. Far from a mere token of imperial diplomacy, Sarah's unique blend of brilliance, kindness, and honor captivates the heart of the most powerful woman in the world.
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Jennifer Cody Kemp crafted a compelling tale which is not just a story of survival; it's a celebration of Sarah's unwavering determination to honor her roots and carve out a place for herself. Through Sarah's eyes, we witness the power of kindness, intelligence, and an unyielding sense of self-worth that transcends time and place.
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"They took her name and have almost erased her from history," Cody Kemp says. "I hoped that this story would help little black girls everywhere that they have power and should always be cherished."
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The African Princess is scheduled for pre-order August 15, and on sale everywhere October 15. Discover what happens.
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