Spotlighting Ms. Stacey Abrams: AAMBC Literary Awards 2024 Toni Morrison Award Honoree
Written by: Heidi Riley-Ancar
Congratulations to the 2024 AAMBC Awards’ recipient of the Toni Morrison Award: Ms. Stacey Abrams! Ms. Abrams will be honored for her unwavering contribution to the advancement of black literature and the promotion of the black voice and culture in a world attempting to silence our creative voices, distinctive narratives, and unique stories. Stacey will be honored at the 16th annual AAMBC Awards ceremony held August 3, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia as part of Black Writers Weekend.
Stacey Abrams is a household name recognized by many for her tireless efforts of political, social, and judicial activism. Stacey Abrams wears multiple hats as a lawyer, entrepreneur, activist, trailblazer, politician, writer, and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize nominee. Her fearless determination to impact the world and make effective changes toward the progression of women and other marginalized communities through her writing and activism continues to showcase why this phenomenal woman is a force to be reckoned with.
A rising star in the world of politics, Miss Abrams has become a
history-maker in her own rights. In 2010 Miss Abrams made history by becoming the first African-American minority leader in the Georgia House of Representatives. In 2018 Stacey again made history being the first African-American woman to cinch the Democratic nominee bid for the Georgia gubernatorial race. Stacey is also noted as the first African-American woman to give the State of the Union rebuttal response for the Democratic party in 2019. Those history-making endeavors amongst other political and social justice contributions to the uplifting and forward mobility of women, voters, reproductive, and civil rights are why Stacey Abrams will continue to impact change in this country.
When delving into contemporary African-American literature, readers who enjoy an intriguing story of suspense, political drama, and page-turning twists and turns need only to pick up a Stacey Abrams (AKA Selena Montgomery) novel. Stacey has a gumbo of genres for which she has penned various books throughout her writing career. From non-fiction works such as Lead from the Outside: How to Build Your Future and Make Real Change (2018) to children’s books: Stacey’s Extraordinary Words (2021) to the highly-acclaimed New York Times best-seller political thrillers: While Justice Sleeps (2020) and Rogue Justice (2023), Miss Abrams’ wordsmith and creative storytelling talent continues to engage, entertain, and entwine readers of all ages.
Under the pseudonym Selena Montgomery, Stacey has penned a series of eight romance novels filled with suspense, mystery, political, and legal drama, wrapped in a cloak of romance and sensuality that leave readers with abated breaths anticipating her next release. Miss Abrams began her journey into romance writing in 2001 with her first published release: Rules of Engagement. Stacey has continued to keep readers riveted with page-turning plots, sultry and enigmatic characters, and innovative storylines similar in feel to the emerging headlines of the current cultural, geopolitical, social, legal, and economic hot topics forever trending across the web.
If you have a passion for reading romantic suspense with fearless, alluring, quick-witted heroines who will stop at nothing to uncover the truth, even if the journey towards the truth puts their lives in danger, look no further than a Selena Montgomery romance novel. Stacey utilizes her vast knowledge of the legal, political, and criminal justice systems to guide her as she effortlessly creates stories of intrigue, mystery, and seduction with a cultural ambiance of chocolate flair. One never knows where a Stacey Abram (AKA Selena Montgomery) read will take you, but the ride is worth every minute spent diving into the imaginary creative suspense of her work. Kudos to Miss Abrams for her contributions to literature giving rise to our cultural narratives into the world of romance and fiction!
