Nawlins: School of the Gifted: YA Black Fantasy - Softcover

Augustine, Deric

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798218880255

Verlag: Deric Augustine, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Welcome to Nawlins School of the Gifted, a prestigious all-Black academy for gifted young wizards, where the vibrant culture of New Orleans intertwines with ancient powers. Hidden from the world, this magical institution is a place where legacies are forged, and young wizards uncover their extraordinary destinies.

For fifteen-year-old Donna Marie Guillory from the Bronx, life has always been a battle—fighting for her mother’s health, for her family’s survival, and against a world that often seems stacked against her. But when a letter arrives inviting her to Nawlins, Donna discovers a hidden part of herself, a power she never knew she possessed.

At Nawlins, Donna finds more than a community; she uncovers a rich history and strength unlike anything she’s ever known. However, as she delves into her family’s mysterious past, she finds herself at the heart of a centuries-old conflict that threatens the very foundation of the school and possibly the fate of the entire world. Armed with her newfound abilities and unyielding determination, Donna must navigate treacherous alliances and confront a darkness that once tore her family apart. But she won’t do it alone. An unexpected ally, someone she believed she lost forever, will stand by her side.

Nawlins is more than a story of magic; it celebrates resilience, heritage, and the power of self-discovery. Step into a world where the past shapes the present and every choice carries the weight of generations.

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Deric Augustine is an accomplished actor, writer, and producer hailing from the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana. His journey in the arts began as a teenager performing on stage, a passion that led him to study Theatre and Drama at the University of New Orleans. After graduation, Deric further honed his craft in New York City, training at the esteemed Negro Ensemble Company and William Esper Studio.¿Deric's acting career spans an impressive array of TV and film projects, including The Rookie, All American, Cloak and Dagger, Swagger, Criminal Minds, The Vampire Diaries, Shameless, Queen Sugar, Godfather of Harlem, and many more.¿Nawlins is Deric's highly anticipated debut novel, a labor of love over seven years in the making. The story is deeply personal, inspired by his late mother, Donna Marie Augustine, whose name graces the lead character. Through Donna Marie's journey, Deric explores themes of loss, resilience, and self-discovery, drawing from his own experiences of losing his father and caring for his mother, who suffered a stroke when he was just thirteen.¿With Nawlins, Deric hopes to inspire readers facing their own challenges, offering a message of hope, triumph, and the enduring power of perseverance. Donna Marie's story is one of courage and determination, a reflection of the strength we all carry within ourselves.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Deric Augustine
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 13: 9798218880255
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 383
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