Black English Vernacular: From Ain’t to Yo Mama
A humorous but educational
dictionary of Ebonics. This reader friendly book was published
two years before the school board of Oakland, CA caused a national
firestorm by recognizing Ebonics as a second language. Teachers
and parents have used this book to help children transition
to standard English for the classroom and boardroom without
sacrificing their cultural identity. Writers and rappers love
it, too!
Example:
Watch Your Back
S.E. Syn: Be Careful
Example: Watch your back. These cross town rivalries are serious.
"Demystifies Black slang." - African American Literary Review
"Interesting and enlightening." - Texas Book Review
"This is a precise language with its own rules of grammar.
That's what makes this book important." - Judge Mary Ellen
Hicks
