Christiann Anderson and Monique Y. Wells have written Paris Reflections: Walks through African-American Paris to help readers recognize and explore the vibrant and enduring legacy of African-Americans in Paris, a city where the achievements of African-Americans have long been realized, recognized, and celebrated. They lead actual and arm chair travelers alike on walking tours through distinct areas of Paris that feature African-Americans and their activities in art, literature, science, business, sport, social reform, and other fields from the nineteenth century to the present. 

Christiann, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, lives and works in Paris as a professional illustrator and editor. She is founder and owner of Anderson Graphics, Inc. Monique, a native of Houston, Texas, lives and works in Paris in the cosmetic industry. She and her husband own the travel planning service Discover Paris! -- Personalized Itineraries for Independent Travelers. Discover Paris! has recently collaborated with a major American university to create a course on African-American history, culture, and contemporary life. This is the second book for Christiann and Monique -- previously, Monique authored and Christiann illustrated Food for the Soul - A Texas Expatriate Nurtures Her Culinary Roots in Paris.

Christiann and Monique are available for talks with slide presentations, discussion groups, and book signings. While they live in Paris, they travel frequently to the US; it might be possible to coordinate speaking engagements for those times.

Topics:

1.    Black Paris: Exploring the Myth

Terms:

1. Although the authors reside in Paris, they visit the US several times a year and may be able to schedule a speaking engagement for those times. For speaking engagements, the authors request reimbursement for travel expenses.

2. An honorarium is appreciated whenever possible.

3. Invitations to speak should be extended to the visiting authors at the web sites listed above.

4. The authors' books published by McDonald & Woodward will be available on site, either through the visiting authors or the sponsoring organization; contact us at 1-800-233-8787 for further information about buying our books.