Books published by publisher Wahida Clark Presents YA

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 on his side. Her new boyfriend Issayah is a keeper and Makenzie has no doubt that he s feeling her. But when his Drama 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 had been buried for years are suddenly resurrected, 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?

Everybody knows if you break the law and get caught, you go to prison. But what happens when the very same people who are supposed to enforce and uphold the law are criminals themselves? Three strangers, Eshe, Milla, and Sun-Sole, meet under the worst circumstances possible - behind bars. Prison isn't at all what they expected, and from the onset of their arrival, these three savvy boss chicks find themselves surrounded by disloyal snitches, set-ups, and scandalous drama. Determined to survive the system that enslaved them, these courageous women unite and embark on a mission to level the scales of justice. Will they survive the gruesome conditions of confinement, or will they fold under pressure?

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 16 as Crystal quickly finds out in this edgy tale of drama, intrigue, and teenage love.

The Pink Panther Clique by Aisha Hall, Sunshine Smith-Williams, Jamila T Davis with Wahida ClarkEverybody knows that if you break the law and get caught, you go to prison. But what happens when the very same people that are supposed to enforce and uphold the law, are criminals themselves?Three strangers, Eshe, Milla, and Sun-SolE, meet under the worst circumstances possible--behind bars. Prison isn't at all what they expected, and from the onset of their arrival, these three savvy boss chicks find themselves surrounded by disloyal snitches, set-ups, and scandalous drama. Determined to survive the system that enslaved them, these courageous women unite and embark on a mission to level the scales of justice. Will they survive the gruesome conditions of confinement, or will they fold under pressure?

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.

Everybody knows that if you break the law and get caught, you go to prison. But what happens when the very same people that are supposed to enforce and uphold the law, are criminals themselves? Three strangers, Eshe, Milla, and Sun-Sole, meet under the worst circumstances possible--behind bars. Prison isn't at all what they expected, and from the onset of their arrival, these three savvy boss chicks find themselves surrounded by disloyal snitches, set-ups, and scandalous drama. Determined to survive the system that enslaved them, these courageous women unite and embark on a mission to level the scales of justice. Will they survive the gruesome conditions of confinement, or will they fold under pressure?

Quentin QB Banks had always been a fighter, even though it always seemed as if he was holding on to life by a mere thread. After serving time in prison, QB returned to his Queens, New York neighborhood and began working as the Director of U-Turn, an at-risk community center for teenagers. Nicknamed, OG Original Gangster , QB is respected by all, especially by 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 could destroy all of them. 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!

Quentin QB Banks had always been a fighter, even though it always seemed as if he was holding on to life by a mere thread. After serving time in prison, QB returned to his Queens, New York neighborhood and began working as the Director of U-Turn, an at-risk community center for teenagers. Nicknamed, OG Original Gangster , QB is respected by all, especially by 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 could destroy all of them. 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!

Everybody knows that if you break the law--and get caught--you go to prison. But what happens when the very same people that are supposed to enforce and uphold the law . . . are criminals themselves?Three strangers, Eshe, Milla, and Sun-Solé, meet under the worst circumstances possible--behind bars. Prison isn't at all what they expected, and from the onset of their arrival, these three savvy boss chicks find themselves surrounded by disloyal snitches, setups, and scandalous drama. Eshe, a female corporate thug, Milla, a beast in the banking world who becomes an Oprah Winfrey savior for her people, and Sun-Solé, a once-upon-a-time grown-ass princess in the free world who had so many legitimate businesses, that all her dirty money got flawlessly laundered, became Suzy Homemaker in the system. She took every cleaning job the prison offered in order to get the inside scoop to find out the real shady shit from the warden on down. Determined to survive the system that enslaved them, these courageous women unite and embark on a mission to level the scales of justice. Will they survive the gruesome conditions of confinement, or will they fold under pressure?Authors Aisha Hall, Sunshine Smith-Williams, and Jamila T. Davis, gifted writers who join together to skillfully craft and unleash their latest novel, are delighted to present their readers with a book that comes together to fire on all cylinders. It leaves you hungry for more, and there's more a-coming. Be on the lookout!

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.