This book is a testament of the resiliency of African American women who walk with Jesus. Sistahs is a compilation of their life stories. Sistahs is about the intersectionality of African American women with Jesus, the institutional church, and how a traditionally Southern Baptist women's missions organization catapulted them to higher heights and deeper depths in ministry. It loudly echoes the kindship of women on mission who dare to cooperate in love, and to proclaim the world for Christ even when against all odds.

Valerie Smith writes children's books illustrating the most beneficial tools and lessons she's learned in her own life. Why? Because that's what parents read! After years of requests to "write a book, please!" she decided to take action. As a nanny, she noticed that she mostly read children's books; as a matter of fact, that's all she read. She also noticed that the little boy she nannied acted and sounded just like her in so many ways. "Of course," she thought, "Human beings mimic! That's how we learn!"
So, she committed to writing books that educate and entertain both children and adults. A win-win scenario!
Valerie writes fun, colorful, joyful stories featuring easy-to-digest and entertaining life lessons covering topics such as releasing negative emotions and self-appreciation via Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT or tapping), the beauty of difference and equality, the power of choice, and love as an infinite resource.