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In a world brimming with stories waiting to be discovered, Sherona Campbell stands out as a beacon for readers seeking authentic Black narratives. Born and raised in Connecticut to parents of Jamaican heritage, Sherona’s literary journey began long before she donned her Pace University cap and gown. Today, she’s not only a devoted bibliophile but also the visionary founder of The Narrative, a subscription box service dedicated exclusively to books by Black authors. Early Roots and Academic JourneyGrowing up in a household where Jamaican folklore mingled with classic literature, Sherona developed an insatiable appetite for stories that celebrated culture, resilience, and...

Reviewed by Amy Raines for Readers’ Favorite The Tale of Princess Alicia, written by Yvette Phillips and illustrated by Simonne-Anais Clarke, is a short story about a young princess named Alicia who loved to sneak away to spend time outdoors with her animal friends. Her father, King O’Neil, did not allow her to play outside because he and others were afraid of the wicked witch in the woods that liked to capture and eat those who got lost. Princess Alicia, concerned over her missing friends, made her way into the woods to find them but was captured by the witch....