For the Girls Who Do Too Much
by Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman

For the Girls Who Do Too Much is a poignant and powerful collection of poetry that resonates with the experiences of women of all ages. This collection is an ode to the women who wear many hats, work tirelessly, love deeply, and sometimes lose themselves in the process. With unflinching honesty and tender introspection, Ali-Coleman navigates themes of loss, love, aging, work toxicity, mothering, and depression.

The Summoning of Black Joy: A poetry collection 
by Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman

In a world that too often tries to silence voices, Ali-Coleman's poetry resounds with unyielding power, demanding to be heard. This poetry collection is a testament to the endurance of the human spirit and a celebration of the indomitable joy that can rise even in the face of adversity. It is a book that will leave an indelible mark on its readers, reminding us all of the importance of recognizing and amplifying the stories of the Black experience.

AI-generated art featured in the poetry book, The Summoning of Black Joy by Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman

Mariah's Maracas, written by Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman,
illustrated by Hook E. Free

Mariah wakes up excited for the day. She gets to choose her music instrument for the school year and she can’t wait!

This wonderful book introduces children to different percussive instruments while also introducing the connections between people and music all over the world. This is the first book in a series of books featuring different children from Ms. Rio’s class.

Recommended for readers in grades K-2

Today, as Prince George's County, MD Poet Laureate, I had the privilege of presenting poetry to students receiving legislative scholarships during today’s beautiful event presented by Delegate Marvin Holmes and his team. What I didn’t expect was to receive this citation from his office. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Special thanks to his Chief of Staff, MJ Sutton who coordinated everything beautifully and is such a kind and high vibration human, so needed in this world. Congratulations to all of the scholarship recipients!

- Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman

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