Dana-Ain Davis Knihy

The book offers an in-depth ethnographic study of the experiences of women, particularly Black women, in a battered women's shelter navigating welfare reform in upstate New York. It highlights the contradictions between the goals of welfare reform—promoting economic self-sufficiency—and the realities faced by these women, especially in the context of domestic violence. By examining the intersections of poverty, race, and violence, the author reveals the systemic inequalities and biases within welfare policies and their impact on marginalized communities.

'Reproductive Injustice: Racism, Pregnancy, and Premature Birth' explores the issues of racism, medicine, and motherhood--

If Romeo and Juliet got the Hamilton treatment...who would play the leads? This vividly funny, honest, and charming romantic novel by Dana L. Davis is the story of a girl who thinks she has what it takes...and the world thinks so, too. Jerzie Jhames will do anything to land the lead role in Broadway's hottest new show, Roman and Jewel, a Romeo and Juliet inspired hip-hopera featuring a diverse cast and modern twists on the play. But her hopes are crushed when she learns mega-star Cinny won the lead...and Jerzie is her understudy. Falling for male lead Zeppelin Reid is a terrible idea--especially once Jerzie learns Cinny wants him for herself. Star-crossed love always ends badly. But when a video of Jerzie and Zepp practicing goes viral and the entire world weighs in on who should play Jewel, Jerzie learns that while the price of fame is high, friendship, family, and love are priceless. Books by Dana L. Davis: Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now The Voice in My Head Roman and Jewel

In this breezy novel from the author of Somebody That I Used to Know, one Iowa farm girl--a dead ringer for a global pop star--gets an unlikely shot at stardom. Will she choose fame...or the family farm? Red Morgan is fresh out of high school. With signature red curls and a remarkable singing voice, the bubbly teenager is a devoted daughter and big sister. The world should be her oyster. But Red already knows exactly where her future lies: the family farm in Orange City, Iowa. Zay-Zay Waters is at the top of her game. The Brooklyn-born singer has it all--talent, fame, even a smokin' hot boyfriend. But life in the limelight isn't all it's cracked up to be. And when a video of Red singing in the mud--looking and sounding exactly like Zay-Zay herself--goes viral, the pop star begins to hatch a plan. Red is the key to Zay-Zay's scheme. With much-needed money on the line, Red agrees to step into Zay-Zay's famous shoes for one week. But when planned appearances start to go off script, Red may be in over her head. Can she really pull it off?