Coco Ways is a volume of poetry that celebrates African American women. Darren Reed, 29 year old author, poet, and award-winning educator, writes about the women who have inspired his success. These poems speak to the strength, beauty, courage, love, and perseverance of African American women from a welcomed source, African American men! Reed covers a wide range issues from domestic violence to the celebration of community elders. Reed also includes poems about African American men in the book. These poems address many of their issues and experiences that impact them and the African American community.