Books published by publisher Wahida Clark Presents YA

There's nothing sweet about turning sixteen as three friends will soon find out. Fifteen-year-old Sade Washington has been harboring a secret from her two best friends, Crystal Jackson and Dena Bradford. Her secret is threatened to be revealed when she discovers she's pregnant. Once Sade's secret is out, it causes a wedge between her and her mother Joyce. Distraught at her mother's reactions, Sade toils with a love/hate relationship with her. Joyce struggles with keeping peace in her household. The relationship between her daughter and live-in boyfriend, Calvin has her in an emotional turmoil. Joyce is determined to make their home a happy one by any means necessary. Sade attempts to have a normal teen life, but as she turns sixteen, reality hits her head on. She must make choices that will not only affect her future, but that of her unborn child. Sade's Secret takes the reader on an emotional ride as it deals with a strong subject matter and the dynamics of mother-daughter relationships.

Former Cash Money Records “Hot Boy Turk” offers with his autobiography his life as a living testament of his Young & Thuggin’ pain, struggles, mental maturity, spiritual growth, and his redemption. Tab “Young Turk” Virgil Jr. from New Orleans’ Uptown Magnolia Projects, as a young aspiring football player, dared to dream. After developing his passion and ability for rapping, his skills caught the attention of Cash Money Records’ “Slim” and “Birdman,” and he was recruited. After joining the ranks of Cash Money label-mates, Juvenile, B.G., and Lil Wayne, Turk’s presence helped create Cash Money Record’s sensational and Platinum-selling “Hot Boys”! With their international success, they were instantly bombarded with fortune and fame, but Turk was blindsided by its admixture of evil. . . .

Who wouldve thought that a drug dealing drop-out could come between childhood friends Crea McCloud and Fiona Spencer, flipping their lives upside down? When Fiona s new boyfriend, Romero, walks into the picture, Creas Reject Radar begins flashing out of control. But Fiona , blinded by her attraction for bad boys , is too caught up in the fancy cars, shopping sprees and bling to notice that he s just a dead end. She soon discovers that the material things Romero showers her with will cost her a price she won t soon forget. Crea has an issue of her own to address. Her secret crush on Brandon Thomas is becoming a little too much for her to suppress. She s tired of pretending that she s cool with being just friends. Creas ready to reveal her true feelings but there s one major thing standing in her way, Alyssa, Brandon s annoying girlfriend. Complicating matters even further is Creas brother, Vincent, who s convinced that skipping classes, tagging girls, and hanging out with gangsters is what s up. He soon discovers that a cute face can be bad for your health and getting tangled up with the law is not as glamorous as it sounds. More than enough trouble invades the lives of these three teens. When it begins to feel like ninety-nine problems are on their shoulders, will they all be strong enough to carry the weight?

NEISHA THOMPSON, a popular cheerleader, who has a crush on major player MARCUS HAMILTON. Everything about Marcus screams want-able, and Neisha wants everything to do with him. But when she notices that one of the sluttiest girls at Wilson High, LYNDA ANDREWS, also has a thing for Marcus Hamilton, the competition starts. Even though these two girls have real feelings for him, Marcus wants nothing more than to make these girls his next conquest. Neisha and Lynda will end up having to decide if they're willing to have sex with this player to win his heart. Things get even more complicated when Marcus begins to really care for Neisha, but the player in him wants to continue on seeing how long this love triangle can last until only one girl becomes victorious. Filled with steamy hook-ups, high school drama, and realistic situations that will have you turning page after page.

Quentin 'QB' Banks has always been a fighter, even though it always seems as if he is holding on to life by a mere thread. After serving time in prison, QB returns to his Queens, New York neighborhood and begins working as the Director of U-Turn, an at-risk community center for teenagers. Nicknamed 'OG' (Original Gangster), QB is respected by all, especially two of the center's teenagers, Torry and Chase. When someone tries to gun down QB, Chase and Torry's lives change forever. QB fights to suppress his feelings for revenge, while Torry is faced with a new challenge he doesn't think he can endure. Chase, on the other hand, carries a secret that can destroy them all. Will QB retaliate against his enemies? Will Torry overcome his internal demons? Will Chase come clean, tell the truth, and prevent others from getting hurt? Only time will tell when you're Under Pressure!

Neisha Thompson, a popular cheerleader, has a crush on major player, Marcus Hamilton. Everything about Marcus screams want-able, and Neisha wants everything to do with him. But when she notices that one of the sluttiest girls at Wilson High, Lynda Andrews, also has a thing for Marcus Hamilton, the competition starts. Even though these two girls have real feelings for him, Marcus wants nothing more than to make these girls his next conquests. Neisha and Lynda will end up having to decide if they're willing to go all the way with this player to win his heart. Things get even more complicated when Marcus begins to really care for Neisha, but the player in him wants to continue seeing how long this love triangle will last until only one girl becomes victorious. Filled with steamy hook-ups, high school drama, and realistic situations that will have you turning page after page.

Makenzie does not hesitate to throw bows, blows, or whatever else she can find if you cross her the wrong way. Either you'll give her respect or she'll take it. Her ex-boyfriend, Jordan, finds out the hard way when he discovers his car decorated after Makenzie catches him rolling through the neighborhood with another female. Her new boyfriend Issayah is a keeper, and Makenzie has no doubt that he is feeling her. But when his Drama Club teammate, Robyn, starts making moves on her man, Makenzie has to set things straight. Mya, Makenzie s ride or die friend tries to reassure her that Robyn is not a factor. But when Makenzie gets heated, no one can calm her down. Makenzie's temper finally lands her in front of a judge who orders her to see a shrink. When dark family secrets that have been buried for years suddenly resurrect, things soon become clear. But will Makenzie realize that a beat down is not the answer to everything before it's too late, or will the Cook County Juvenile Detention Center become her new home?

Who would have thought that a drug dealing drop-out could ever come between childhood best friends, Crea McCloud and Fiona Spencer and flip their lives upside down? When Fiona's new boyfriend, Romero, walks into the picture, Crea's 'reject radar' begins flashing out of control. But Fiona, blinded by her attraction to bad boys, is too caught up in the fancy cars, shopping sprees, and bling to notice that he is just a dead end. She soon discovers that the material things Romero showers her with will cost her a price she won't soon forget. Crea has an issue of her own to address. Her secret crush on Brandon Thomas is becoming a little too much for her to suppress. She is tired of pretending that she is cool with them being 'just friends'. Crea is ready to reveal her true feelings, but there's one major thing standing in her way, Alyssa, Brandon's annoying girlfriend. Complicating matters even further is Crea's brother, Vincent, who is convinced that skipping classes, getting girls, and hanging out with gangsters is what's up. He soon discovers that a cute face can be bad for your health and getting tangled up with the law is not as hood glamorous as it sounds. More than enough trouble invades the lives of these three teens. When it begins to feel like ninety-nine problems are on their shoulders, will they all be strong enough to carry the weight?

Crystal Jackson is surrounded by drama. Her parents are constantly arguing and fighting. To escape the drama at home, she befriends Tyreek "Ty" Davis, known on the streets as Doughboy. Crystal ignores her two BFFs, Dena and Sade, warning about Ty and her crush leads her into a full blown relationship with him. Ty's dreams of being a football star are threatened to be crushed when he finds himself mixed up in his older brother's drama. Crystal learns that Ty is more than a high school student, he works for his brother. Ty soon discovers the identity of his father and his father's enemies set out to kill him and anyone close to him. Crystal and Ty are like a new age Bonnie and Clyde as they go on one deadly adventure after another. Lives are lost and enemies crossed. There's nothing sweet about turning sixteen as Crystal quickly finds out in this edgy tale of drama, intrigue and teenage love.

There's nothing sweet about turning sixteen as three friends will soon find out. Fifteen-year-old Sade Washington has been harboring a secret from her two best friends, Crystal Jackson and Dena Bradford. Her secret threatens to be revealed when she discovers she is pregnant. Once Sade's secret is out, it drives a bitter wedge between her and her mother Joyce and creates a love/hate relationship. Sade attempts to have a normal teen life, but as she turns sixteen, reality hits her head on. She must make choices that will not only affect her future, but that of her unborn child. Sade's Secret takes the reader on an emotional ride as it tackles a strong subject matter and the dynamics of mother-daughter relationships.

Who would have thought that a drug dealing drop-out could ever come between childhood best friends, Crea McCloud and Fiona Spencer and flip their lives upside down? When Fiona's new boyfriend, Romero, walks into the picture, Crea's 'reject radar' begins flashing out of control. But Fiona, blinded by her attraction to bad boys, is too caught up in the fancy cars, shopping sprees, and bling to notice that he is just a dead end. She soon discovers that the material things Romero showers her with will cost her a price she won't soon forget. Crea has an issue of her own to address. Her secret crush on Brandon Thomas is becoming a little too much for her to suppress. She is tired of pretending that she is cool with them being 'just friends'. Crea is ready to reveal her true feelings, but there's one major thing standing in her way, Alyssa, Brandon's annoying girlfriend. Complicating matters even further is Crea's brother, Vincent, who is convinced that skipping classes, getting girls, and hanging out with gangsters is what's up. He soon discovers that a cute face can be bad for your health and getting tangled up with the law is not as hood glamorous as it sounds. More than enough trouble invades the lives of these three teens. When it begins to feel like ninety-nine problems are on their shoulders, will they all be strong enough to carry the weight?