Roux - Paperback

by Tamika Christy (Author)

Roux is a novel that brims with family, secrets, and love.

Award-winning author Tamika Christy writes about the devastation of loss, the difficulty of relationships, and the family ties that bond.

Written in the vein of Steel Magnolias, the story takes us into the lives of African American families with their unique hardships, triumphs in relationships, culture, and values. It is relatable, comforting, and challenging.

Author Biography

Award-winning author and Bay Area native, Tamika Christy has published two books, Anytime Soon and Never Too Soon. She began writing at an early age, prompted by the gift of a journal for Christmas. With pen in hand, she continued writing throughout college where she realized her talent for creating intriguing plots and multidimensional characters. Tamika continued to nurture her love for writing while attending law school, where she gave birth to her first novel, Anytime Soon. Now as a practicing attorney, Tamika still devotes time to her love of writing. 9788418933691|Filó sofo, polí tico, orador y escritor romano conocido por sus obras de cará cter moral.Lucio Anneo Seneca is a Roman philosopher, politician, orator, and writer. He is best known for his moral works. - - 9798890680020|Lowey Bundy Sichol is an award-winning children's author and MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. Titles in her series From an Idea to . . . have received a 2020 Best STEM Book, a Junior Library Guild Gold Selection, and a 2020 ILA-CBC Children's Choices Book. She is also the founder of Kids Idea Tank, the nation's biggest entrepreneurship competition for kids age 13 and younger. She lives near Chicago, Illinois. Visit her online at www.loweybundysichol.com. 9788418703560|Enrique Agudo es licenciado en Comunicació n Audiovisual, y ya desde joven publicó relatos y artí culos en revistas y webs relacionadas con la literatura y el cine de terror (Tercera fundació n, Aullidos.com, Ciberanika). Ha sido organizador de La Mano, Festival Internacional de Cine Fantá stico y de Terror de Alcobendas e impartido conferencias y clases sobre el gé nero. En 2017 publicó el libro de microrrelatos Death Water Closet, y en 2021 el ensayo de cine Terror sobre ruedas. En la actualidad colabora con un Cineclub en Alcobendas. Enrique Agudo has a degree in audiovisual communication, and since he was young he has published stories and articles in magazines and websites related to literature and horror films (Third foundation Aullidos.com, Ciberanika). He was the organizer of La Mano, Alcobendas International Fantastic and Horror Film Festival and has given conferences and classes on the genre. In 2017 he published the short story book Death Water Closet and in 2021 the film essay Terror on Wheels. Currently he collaborates with a Cineclub in Alcobendas. 9789814954631|Rohan Gunaratna is Professor of Security Studies at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore. He was founder of Singapore's International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research. 9789815058789|Joyce graduated from the National University of Singapore with a degree in English and her contemporary YA novel, Lambs for Dinner, was published by the Straits Times Press in 2013 as part of a nationwide competition. She lives in the perennially sunny island-city of Singapore, where she co-runs and publishes her short stories at Muse in Pocket, Pen in Hand and blogs at The Writes of Passage in between writing her next novel and dreaming about mythical worlds. 9789815084115|

Katherine Wallace is a writer, musician and educator whose love of words and music unite in her stories and songs. Along with children's books, she has written and directed songs and scripts for choirs and music-theatre productions and enjoys coaching children and adults in singing and acting. A former university lecturer (English and Music), Katherine has published and presented widely in academic circles, and continues to perform and record as soloist and in professional ensembles in Canada, USA and Asia-Pacific. A keen nature enthusiast, Katherine hopes to inspire others to look around them and take care of the wonderful world we live in. She currently divides her time between Singapore, Canada and Australia. Connect with Katherine at www.kwstorysong.com and follow her on social media @kwstorysong.

Ella Elviana was born in Bandung, Indonesia. She studied Pharmacy in university, but later found her true passion in illustration. Today, Ella specializes in children's book illustration, and has illustrated dozens of children books since 2007. She fell in love with this genre because of the honesty, sincerity and cheerfulness she finds in it. Watercolor and ink are her favorite media in illustrating. 9789815058956|Malcolm Mejin first started writing the series in 2017 for fun, never intending to publish it. However, with his friend's advice, he decided to self-publish the series, which has spawned three books originally. His first attempt at writing began at six years old, when he tried to write a short fantasy story and turn it into a home-made book. Ever since then, he has never stopped writing. Malcolm Mejin is also a frequent fixture at both public and international schools during his school tour, which he uses as a platform to empower and inspire youths, and share his passion in writing. 9789815058963|Chua Kok Yee's debut novel Not A Monster won the 2nd Fixi Novo Malaysian Novel contest. He started writing about fifteen years ago, and his short stories have been published in various anthologies and periodicals including Best Of Malaysian Short Fiction in English 2010-2020 (Malaysia Writers Society, 2022). Three of his stories from Without Anchovies are currently required reading for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia English Literature paper. Follow him on Twitter @ chuakoky33. 9789815084948|Neil Humphreys is Singapore's best-selling author. His books have consistently ranked no.1 on The Straits Times Bestsellers list. His novels also received critical acclaim in the UK. A devoted father, he hopes to give children brighter, funnier books to read. Cheng Puay Koon is an international best-selling author and one of Singapore's most in-demand illustrators. Her award-winning illustrations have featured in diverse local publications as well as in campaigns by leading advertising agencies and MNCs. The dedicated mother of two girls just wants her illustrations to make children smile. 9789815113068|Lee Su Kim is the author of ten books including three bestsellers. She is a fulltime writer and language consultant. Formerly Associate Professor of English at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Su Kim's research interests are in language, culture and identity. She holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Houston and a Masters degree from the University of Malaya. She has presented papers at international conferences in Europe, the USA and Asia and published widely on language and identity issues. She is the founding President of the Peranakan Baba Nyonya Association of Kuala Lumpur 9789878150802|May Clerici is an Argentinean illustrator and teacher. Together with Ivanke, another Argentinian illustrator, they created Pequeñ os Grandes Mundos, a project with which they have already visited 32 countries around the world. Their objective is that children of different cultures, languages, and religions view illustration as a tool to express what they feel. Ivanke (Ivá n Kerner) currently works as a freelance illustrator and his work can be seen in books, magazines, and children's products in Argentina, Latin America, USA, and Europe. Together with May Clerici, an Argentinean illustrator and teacher, they created Pequeñ os Grandes Mundos, a project with which they have already visited 32 countries around the world. Their objective is that children of different cultures, languages, and religions view illustration as a tool to express what they feel. May Clerici is an Argentinean illustrator and teacher. Together with Ivanke, another Argentinian illustrator, they created Pequeñ os Grandes Mundos, a project with which they have already visited 32 countries around the world. Their objective is that children of different cultures, languages, and religions view illustration as a tool to express what they feel. Ivanke (Ivá n Kerner) currently works as a freelance illustrator and his work can be seen in books, magazines, and children's products in Argentina, Latin America, USA, and Europe. Together with May Clerici, an Argentinean illustrator and teacher, they created Pequeñ os Grandes Mundos, a project with which they have already visited 32 countries around the world. Their objective is that children of different cultures, languages, and religions view illustration as a tool to express what they feel. 9789464710717|Issa Niemeijer-Brown graduated cum laude in Sociology, is founder of the internationally acclaimed and award winning Gebroeders Niemeijer bakery in Amsterdam and a cookbook author. 9789815044805|Astrid Keir-Stanley is a New Zealand and Australian children's author. She loves to write stories for children with heart and soul and a sprinkling of magic. After living in Melbourne, Australia for many years, Astrid returned to her homeland New Zealand where she lives with her husband, two sons and delinquent dog among the butterflies and bumble bees. When she's not writing or stepping on pieces of LEGO, Astrid works part time as a lawyer. Tasneem Amiruddin is a multi-disciplinary illustrator. She started work as a graphic designer before venturing into children's book illustration where she found her true calling. Tasneem's art style is bright, vibrant and playful, and she draws inspiration from reading fantasy fiction books and observing the things around her, including watching children play. 9789815009101|Dr Lubna Alsagoff has a PhD in Linguistics from Stanford University and is a language educator who is especially known for her work in improving the teaching of grammar in schools and in teacher education in Singapore. She was Head of English Language and Literature at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, and previously taught at the National University of Singapore. She is a well-published author and researcher on grammar, sociolinguistics and language education. 9789815084030|

Nur-El-Hudaa Jaffar is an award-winning author of seven children's picture books. Based in Singapore, Nur won the Golden Point Award organized by Arts House Limited for her short stories in 2017, and the inaugural Mastera Prize organized by the Majlis Sastera Asia Tenggara in 2019 for poetry translation. Her short stories and poetry have appeared in various publications, and she was a featured writer at the National Arts Council's Words Go Round initiative in 2019 and 2020. Nur also volunteers as a storyteller with the National Library Board, Singapore.

Irma Malik is a children's book illustrator from Indonesia. She was selected by the Ministry of Education in Indonesia to illustrate two picture books in 2021 which kickstarted her career. She has illustrated seven children's picture books to date. Irma was the only illustrator from Indonesia who was invited to participate in the AFCC's (Asian Festival of Children's Content) Picture Book Hackathon, organized by the Singapore Book Council in 2022. 9789815058925|

Born in 1971 in Haifa Israel, Guy Wachs grew up immersed in the family's hospitality business and went on to train in hospitality administration and management in Germany at the prestigious Hotelfachschule Villingen-Schwenningen. Having developed a passion for fine wine and dining and armed with his new professional skills, Guy moved to New York City where he gained more experience in well-known establishments like the iconic Cafe Luxembourg and then Cafe Centro, winning awards along the way for his innovation.

9789815058864|Chew Ngee Tan was born and raised in Singapore with a love for reading and writing. She graduated from the National University of Singapore, majoring in Sociology. She completed a Master's degree in Liberal Studies at Rice University in Texas, USA, after working as an English Language and Social Studies educator in Singapore for a few years. Always intrigued by her own and others' experiences, historical events, and nature, she is now a writer who creates stories to capture the beauty of being human and the interconnectedness of life. Sweet Braised Duck is her first novel. 9789815084795|The late Lee Sook Ching was a well-loved home economics teacher. This treasury of easy home-style recipes stemmed from her years of experience imparting her knowledge and understanding of Malaysian cuisine to her students, family and friends. It was her belief that families should sit down together at the end of every day, to enjoy one another's company over a tasty home-cooked meal. 9789815084962|Cheng Puay Koon is an international best-selling author and one of Singapore's most in-demand illustrators. Her award-winning illustrations have featured in diverse local publications as well as in campaigns by leading advertising agencies and MNCs. The dedicated mother of two girls just wants her illustrations to make children smile. Abbie Rose and the Magic Suitcase series of books is targeted at children aged 3 to 8. Abbie Rose travels to faraway places and goes on many adventures with her friend Billy through the help of a magic suitcase. The series will expose readers to new destinations and environmental themes and will expand their imagination and creativity and understanding of the world around them. 9789815084818|Benjamin Wong is a banker who has been developing cupcake recipes for years. He shares these sweet treats with family and friends, exciting and delighting them with his adventurous and delectable creations. With encouragement from his loved ones, Benjamin set up an online cake shop, www.totallylusciouscakes.blogspot.com, in 2008, which showcases his creativity and skill in whipping up baked goods for all occasions. 9789815058918|An award-winning writer, Saras Manickam's story, 'My Mother Pattu' won the regional prize for Asia in the 2019 Commonwealth Short Story Contest. In 2021, it was included in the anthology, The Art and Craft of Asian Stories, published by Bloomsbury, and in 2022, it was published in The Best of Malaysian Short Fiction in English 2010-2020. She also won the 2017 DK Dutt Award for her story, 'Charan'. Some of her other stories have appeared in Silverfish and Readings from Readings anthologies, while one was shortlisted for the 2021 Masters Review Summer Short Story Award. 9789815084498|Bryan Shen is a registered professional counsellor who obtained his Masters in Social Science (Counselling) from the University of South Australia in 2010. He is also a registered Supervisor of Counsellors who conducts training and lectures to counsellors and professionals. He is sought after by many conservative-religious institutions in Asia to provide educational talks to remove misconceptions and prejudices. 9789815066920|Jashorn (aka Jason Lee) received his BA in Psychology from the National University of Singapore. Born in Singapore, Jashorn often haunted Yamaha Music Shops during his misspent youth as a French Horn Player. Jashorn is notorious among his friends for making them constantly smile and for organizing his Lego Minifigures by Marvel films. When not writing, Jashorn enjoys exploring the Internet and prefers to support his other hobbies of reading and drinking too much coffee. 9789815084825|Betty Saw is a veteran chef informed by more than 40 years of cooking experience. She is a respected food consultant and a household name in Malaysia where she lives. She has appeared on numerous television cooking programs and she has written more than a dozen cookbooks. 9798886330212|Lindsey Rowe Parker is the author of the award-winning book about sensory differences, Wiggles, Stomps, and Squeezes Calm My Jitters down. A mom with a home full of neurodivergent minds, she is embracing the next phase of parenting while learning to navigate and advocate for her autistic daughter. With a recent adult diagnosis of ADHD, and a new deeper understanding of her own sensory experiences, she has begun to delve into the neurodiversity community, learning all she can from neurodivergent voices. 9789815058932|Pamda Bure (aka Bunyaporn Burechittinantta) is a BKK-based writer. Educated in Thailand, New Zealand, Japan and Australia, she enjoys exploring many facets of cultures worldwide and drawing inspiration from them. Peripatetic and adventurous, she is never daunted and always looks for the quietly amusing, idiosyncratic side of things regardless of the situation. When not immersed in writing stories or thinking about writing one, Pamda can be found pondering existential meanings. Her life goal is to become a tango gypsy (live in a horse-drawn caravan). 9789815127058|Dano Chow is hopeful. He was born in 1990 in Batu Pahat, Malaysia and he has an MA in Philosophy and Contemporary Critical Theory from the Centre for Research in Modern European Philosophy (CRMEP). 9789815058994|John Toledo is an emerging author, translator, and creative nonfictionist from the Philippines. He translated to English the Filipino original of the Six Saturdays of Beyblade and it was first published in the winter issue of the Asymptote Journal (2021). He currently writes criticism and essays about Philippine literature and pop culture in both Filipino and English. A graduate of the Filipino creative writing program at the University of the Philippines Diliman, Toledo teaches Filipino language, Philippine and World Literature and Creative Writing in various universities in the Philippines. Ferdinand Pisigan Jarin is one of the Philippine's foremost author and creative nonfictionist. He is the author of Six Saturdays of Beyblade and other Essays (originally Anim na Sabado ngBeyblade at Iba Pang Sanaysay), which won a National Book Award for Best Book of Nonfiction in Filipino in 2014 from the Manila Critics Circle and National Book Development Board and was a finalist for Madrigal-Gonzales First Best Book Award administered by the University of the Philippines Institute of Creative Writing (UP ICW). 9789878150796|May Clerici is an Argentinean illustrator and teacher. Together with Ivanke, another Argentinian illustrator, they created Pequeñ os Grandes Mundos, a project with which they have already visited 32 countries around the world. Their objective is that children of different cultures, languages, and religions view illustration as a tool to express what they feel. Ivanke (Ivá n Kerner) currently works as a freelance illustrator and his work can be seen in books, magazines, and children's products in Argentina, Latin America, USA, and Europe. Together with May Clerici, an Argentinean illustrator and teacher, they created Pequeñ os Grandes Mundos, a project with which they have already visited 32 countries around the world. Their objective is that children of different cultures, languages, and religions view illustration as a tool to express what they feel. May Clerici is an Argentinean illustrator and teacher. Together with Ivanke, another Argentinian illustrator, they created Pequeñ os Grandes Mundos, a project with which they have already visited 32 countries around the world. Their objective is that children of different cultures, languages, and religions view illustration as a tool to express what they feel. Ivanke (Ivá n Kerner) currently works as a freelance illustrator and his work can be seen in books, magazines, and children's products in Argentina, Latin America, USA, and Europe. Together with May Clerici, an Argentinean illustrator and teacher, they created Pequeñ os Grandes Mundos, a project with which they have already visited 32 countries around the world. Their objective is that children of different cultures, languages, and religions view illustration as a tool to express what they feel. 9789815084955|Neil Humphreys is Singapore's best-selling author. His books have consistently ranked no.1 on The Straits Times Bestsellers list. His novels also received critical acclaim in the UK. A devoted father, he hopes to give children brighter, funnier books to read. Cheng Puay Koon is an international best-selling author and one of Singapore's most in-demand illustrators. Her award-winning illustrations have featured in diverse local publications as well as in campaigns by leading advertising agencies and MNCs. The dedicated mother of two girls just wants her illustrations to make children smile. 9789815084900|Bernard Go works in the creative industry and is a photo enthusiast. He spends much of his free time capturing images of what he sees around him; finding inspiration in street scenes, good food, well-designed items and exceptional architecture. He was the photographer for Images of Gardens by The Bay and has also been a contributing photographer, art director and food stylist to various cookbooks. 9798987663172|Hilary Giovale is a writer, community organizer, speaker and reparative philanthropist, and has served on boards for philanthropic, human rights, and environmental organizations. For most of her life, her origins were obscured by the delusion of whiteness until she learned a painful reality: her family's occupation of this land harmed Indigenous and African peoples and cultures. Divesting from whiteness, she bridges divides with truth, healing, apology, and forgiveness. She follows Indigenous and Black leadership supporting human rights, environmental justice, and equitable futures. 9798886330267|Shelly Frome is a member of Mystery Writers of America, a professor of dramatic arts emeritus at UConn, a former professional actor, and a writer of crime novels and books on theater and film. He also is a features writer for Gannet Publications. His fiction includes Sun Dance for Andy Horn; Lilac Moon; Twilight of the Drifter; Tinseltown Riff; Murder Run; Moon Games; The Secluded Village Murders; Miranda and the D-Day Caper; and Shadow of the Gypsy. Fast Times, Big City is his latest foray into the world of crime and the amateur sleuth.

He lives in Black Mountain, NC. 9798890680037|Lori Polydoros has been writing for children for over twenty years and educating for almost thirty. She currently teaches high school and community college English while writing for children. She is the author of books, articles, and short stories for newspapers, magazines, small presses, and educational publishers such as Capstone Press, Houghton-Mifflin, Reading A-Z, Highlights, and the Los Angeles Times Kids' Reading Room. She lives in Orange, California.
9798890680006|Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan has written several fiction books with Capstone, Heinemann Literacy Project, and KPS Storybook Development. She also writes for Highlights for Children, Muse, and Spider. She is the regional advisor for SCBWI Pennsylvania: West and won an SCBWI Merit Award in 2020. She lives in Pittsburgh, PA. 9798890680013|Ann McCallum Staats holds a BA in Education from the University of Victoria, BC, and an MA in Education from the University of Maryland. She is the author Women Heroes of the US Army as well as six children's books, including The Secret Life of Math, which won ForeWord's Gold Book of the Year, and the Eat Your Homework series. She is currently an ESOL high school teacher and a member of SCBWI as well as the Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC.
9781250112286|REBECCA FRANKEL is deputy editor at Foreign Policy magazine. Her regular Friday column Rebecca's War Dog of the Week" has been featured on The Best Defense since January 2010. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, National Geographic, Slate, among others. A Connecticut native, Frankel resides in Washington, DC.