Yloe

Momma, Am I Next? is a powerful and thought-provoking collaborative work created by the young voices of Young Ladies of Elegance (YLOE) and led by educator and advocate Dr. Kimberley N. Booker. Through poetry, illustrated scenarios, and real-life reflections, this book courageously explores the fears, questions, and emotions children and teens experience while navigating a world marked by social injustice, racial tension, and uncertainty.

At the heart of this book is a question no child should have to ask-yet many do. Momma, am I next? Each page invites readers into honest conversations about identity, safety, fairness, and hope. The stories and scenarios encourage critical thinking, emotional awareness, and meaningful dialogue between children, parents, educators, and community leaders.

Rather than offering fear, this book offers empowerment-guiding young readers to think deeply, speak confidently, and respond thoughtfully to challenging situations. It emphasizes the importance of communication, community involvement, mentorship, and faith-driven action as pathways toward healing and positive change.

Momma, Am I Next? is more than a book-it is a call to action. A call to listen to young voices. A call to nurture understanding. And a call to raise a generation equipped with courage, compassion, and purpose.