In some ways author and former Milwaukee resident Terry Wells-Jones (inset) has enjoyed a fairy-tale existence of privilege and opportunity that began in 1968 when she was “stopped on the street by the editor of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel” and asked “if I would come in for some photo test shots the next time, I was home from school.” This led to her becoming the first model … [Read more...] about Local ground breaking black model, Terry Wells-Jones, pens memoir
Book Releases
Local author and childcare expert releases new book to help families with change
On Saturday, March 18, 2023, Milwaukee native Kelly Melton released her first children's book, "Did You Say Baby?", at a book signing event held at Early View Academy of Excellence, 7132 W. Good Hope Road. The event also celebrated Kelly's 5th year as the owner of The Itsy Bitsy Scholars Childcare Center. The book is about 6-year old Raylan as he prepares for his new sibling … [Read more...] about Local author and childcare expert releases new book to help families with change
Local author celebrates release of new book: Reflections!
Terry Wells-Jones grew up in a small town in the Deep South during the Jim Crow era in the 1950s. After a traumatic experience in her life, her family moved to Milwaukee, WI, where she graduated magna cum laude from North Division High School and was awarded a four-year academic scholarship to the University of Wisconsin majoring in pre-med and business administration. She is … [Read more...] about Local author celebrates release of new book: Reflections!
Local author releases first book
Samantha Wilson (left) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has published her first novel, The Girl Who Was Abused, based on a true story. Ms. Wilson's father, Roderick Wilson (right), who is a retired accounting instructor at MATC, is a loving supporter of his daughter's work. The book is launching in March 2022; for more information about the book you can reach Samantha Wilson at: … [Read more...] about Local author releases first book