Mamie's Sweet Potato Pie

About the Book

Mamie´s Sweet Potato Pie is a play about a family from East St. Louis, growing up in the 20th century, surrounded by love and family. The family has a tight bond because of one woman Mamie Pearl. She is a sister to some, an aunt to others, a mother to most and a grandmother to all, but suddenly the family begins to fall apart. Can the family keep it together? Will the family bond be broken? Will they forgive and forget? Can family tradition bring them back together again?

About the Author

Syreeta L. Williams is an author of Woman of Words, and a new book titled Black Poet. She is an accomplished spoken-word artist, playwright, dancer, vocalist and actor. As an Illinois resident, she is now reaching new endeavors and making great accomplishments with her stage plays. The artist many talents has reached audiences such as Seed Time Harvest Conference, Gospel Rack Showcase, Joyful Ministries, Tacora Rogers Show, The Sound Stage, The Worship Center, Gospel Radio 1390, Chicago State University, Christian Poet Society, Westside Gospel, Liberty Temple Gospel Church, Superior Umbrella Association, and many more. She’s been published in Gospel Synergy Magazine, Chicago Defender, Windy City Word, Austin Weekly, The Spectator, Chicago Communicator, and Austin Voice. Her literary work can also be found in libraries in Illinois.