My Works
Here are the books I have published. The books about Sarah Rector were written with information provided directly to me by her family. The nieces of Sarah Rector shared their stories, documents, pictures, and experiences growing up with their "Aunt Sister" Sarah Rector.
A Name Worth Millions: The Story of Sarah Rector and Her Family
Imagine you are 11 years old, own a barren, rocky piece of land, and all of the sudden oil comes gushing up!
That is what happened to Sarah Rector, who was labeled the richest colored girl in the world in the early 1900s.
However, this is not just another rags-to-riches story about Sarah Rector, the poor Black girl who was taken advantage of financially by white businessmen.
This is the true story of Sarah's life as told by her nieces and from what was recorded in the multitude of Probate Court documents from when she was a juvenile in Oklahoma.
This story chronicles Sarah and her family as they journeyed through landownership, Sarah's new-found wealth, and establishing
a new life in Kansas City. The book mixes historical facts and
figures from the court documents with family stories and
photos.
Money, Money, Money:
The Sarah Rector Story
People once called Sarah Rector “the richest little Black girl in America” – but she was also a regular girl with big dreams!
In this easy-to-read biography, you’ll follow Sarah from her childhood in Oklahoma all the way to adulthood in Kansas City. Along the way, you’ll learn how an amazing surprise changed her life forever. With bright illustrations and simple storytelling, this book invites young readers to discover
Sarah’s exciting journey and the courage she
showed as she grew up.
Is My Thumb Really Green?
A greenhouse full of memories, a childhood full of wonder, and a legacy that keeps growing.
In Is My Thumb Really Green?, a young girl discovers the magic of plants - and the deeper magic of family - while spending her days in her grandmother's bustling Missouri greenhouse. From digging in dirt-filled benches to helping wrap mums for delivery, every moment becomes a lesson in patience, curiosity, and love.
Guided by Grandma's steady hands and lifelong dedication, she learns that a green thumb isn't just about growing flowers. It's about nurturing, tending, and carrying forward the stories rooted in the soil beneath us.
Warm, nostalgic, and full of heart, this story celebrates the bond between generations and the beauty of finding your own "green thumb" along the way.