The BAP Handbook The Official Guide to the Black American Princess

"Finally, a book about the Black American Princess! If you're already a BAP or just want to act like one, this book is for you!" E. Lynn Harris, author ofNot a Day Goes By In the bestselling tradition ofThe Official Preppy Handbook, here isa must-have manual for the BAP and those who love her. Black American Princess:1 :a pampered female of African American descent, born to an upper-middle or upper-class family2 :an African American female whose life experiences give her a sense of royalty and entitlement3 :BAP (acronym) : colloquial expression4 :an African American female accustomed to the best and nothing less. Drawn from hours of interviews, archival research, and frequent visits to Prada,The Black American Princess Handbookoffers a rare behind-the-scenes look at this exclusive lifestyle. Your total guide to BAP speak, BAP style, and BAP history, this one-of-a-kind book explains everything you ever wanted know about living the BAP lifefrom breaking in a shop-a-phobic dad to planning a magical BAP debutante ball. In addition, you'll learn why a true BAP cleans her house before the housekeeper arrives, what to do if your Baby BAP wants to play sports, and whether it's OK for a relative to sing "I Believe I Can Fly" at a BAP wedding. Also featuring spot-the-BAP checklists, suggestions for top BAP colleges, a Who's Who of famous BAPs, a glossary (including essential French phrases), actual diary entries and e-mails from BAPS of all ages, and crucial chapters such as "It's High Noon-Do You Know Where Your Groove Is?" The Black American Princess Handbookis destined to become a coveted treasure for BAPs worldwide. And, published just in time for graduation, it's sure to be at the top of every BAP's shopping list.

<b>KALYN JOHNSON </b>is an associate at a large law firm in New York. <b><br>TRACEY LEWIS</b> is a writer.<b> <br>KARLA LIGHTFOOT </b>is an advertising sales executive in New York. <br><b>GINGER WILSON, </b> a Chicago attorney, is the executive director of a legal staffing firm.<br><br><b>JANE ARCHER</b> is an illustrator who works in book publishing in New York. To see more of her work, visit her on the web at janearcherillustration.com<br>