Discover the inspiring works of award-winning playwright and author Adisa Nkechi.
Adisa Nkechi graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, majoring in English/Creative Writing. She is an award-winning playwright with play titles such as A Trunk Full Of Goodies, A Mother’s Loves, Sing A New Song, and is a published book author.
“In my work, I strive to include messages that empower Black individuals, especially young people, encouraging them to recognise and celebrate their ancestral achievements with the goal of uplifting and advancing Black communities.”
This book is designed for readers of all ages to understand the challenges that Black people have faced throughout American history and how it has affected social conditions in the present. It attempts to empower young Black people into action to improve Black communities by examining identity, behaviors, relationships, and collective actions. It outlines what needs to be addressed and action required to thrive, grow, heal, prosper, unite, and reclaim pride and power. This handbook uses personal experiences, historical context, statistics, and data to emphasize key points.
A love story of two Black teenagers whose complexions stir conflicts in their communities. Faith, a dark-skinned girl from a middle-class light-skinned family, and Kimba, a biracial teen who appears white, grow up in Detroit's projects. They find solace in each other, planning to stay together forever. However, one tragic night separates them, leading Faith to believe Kimba is dead, while he thinks she abandoned him. Ten years later, they unknowingly return to Detroit on the same weekend for different events, breaking their vows never to return.
Lovely and sad story of 2 young individuals trying to find their way. This story was easy to follow and really get into. I look forward to seeing this become a series.
It's Time To Heal" is such a well-written novel, that it is hard to put down. The characters are believable, and the emotions that this novel stirs up are powerful. The subject of colorism and race is a difficult one to write about, but Ms. Nkechi met it with success. Once I began to read this, I just had to finish it. It was that good...all 300 pages of it. I highly recommend this book to anyone struggling with past family hurts and those who were and are dealing with the ugliness of colorism. You will not be disappointed!
This compelling book definitely fits the definition of a novel, an invented prose narrative that is usually long and complex and deals especially with human experience through a usually connected sequence of events. The writing was captivating. All of the characters were believable and I could easily relate to them especially to the main character. It was difficult to put the book down because I had to know what happened next. The human experience that the author writes about parallels the ‘unspoken experiences’ in my own life. Loved happy ending.
Empowering Young Black Readers Through Literature IntroductionRepresentation in literature shapes how young readers see themselves and the world. Adisa Nkechi writes with purpose—to uplift, inform,
Behind the Scenes of It’s Time…: Love, Identity, and Colorism IntroductionIt’s Time… is more than a love story. It’s a raw, emotional journey through the
Why Storytelling Matters in the Black Community IntroductionStorytelling has always played a critical role in shaping identity, preserving history, and inspiring future generations. For Black
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I have been wanting to read this book for a long time and finally had the chance on a flight. Was able to read the whole thing from start to finish in the air. It was a great read. Very interesting to learn of the characters past and see how they come back to each other later in life after learning so many lessons. Would highly recommend.