EINSTEIN   2006 Gold Medal from the National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA)
     
EINSTEIN   2006 RITA Award
     
EINSTEIN   Books for a Better Life Winner, Psychology
     
Jelly Roll  

Finalist for the 2003 National Book Award, Poetry

L.A. Times Book Award nominee, Poetry
     
New Chinese Empire   L.A. Times Book Award nominee, Current Interest
     
Kirsch Award   ISHMAEL REED - Recipient of the 2003 Robert Kirsh Award for Lifetime Achievement presented by the L.A. Times
     
  # 1 Booksense Pick
     
 

#10 New York Times Bestseller
   
Dance with the Devil   USAT list, Ingram Bestseller
     
 

IMBA hardcover bestseller of the month
   
 

Finalist for the 2002 Hurston/Wright Legacy Award
   
 

Border's Original Voices pick
   
 

Featured on The Today Show
   
Cutwork  

USAT, Barnes and Noble Bestseller, IMBA Bestseller