Growing Up Joplin

by Kadesha Powell

In Growing up Joplin, Kadesha Powell vividly brings to life her obstacles and triumphs while being raised in a predominantly white, Midwestern town. The constant struggle with racism and deep-rooted microaggression in the educational system, workforce, and her personal life, chipped away at her self-image. For far too long, she allowed others to shape her identity and limit available opportunities.



After moving to the East Coast and traveling internationally, Powell learned the meaning of acceptance and self-love. A range of cultural experiences allowed her to see the beauty of the world around her.

 

Growing up Joplin is the emotional journey of a feisty, energetic, and talented Black woman, who has bloomed into something much more than she ever dared to dream possible.

88 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 25, 2021

About the author

#1 Amazon Best Selling Author, Kadesha Powell's debut memoir, Growing up Joplin, is now available.

She shares about her journey of being one of the few Black families raised in the small Midwestern town of Joplin, Missouri.
She’s always enjoyed writing, storytelling, and has flair for being dramatic.

Currently, Kadesha is a high school teacher. She put on another creative hat and teaches her students how to shoot and edit videos.

Kadesha is working on several writing projects including Queen of Bahia, with Erica B. Davis, a story to appear in an anthology, and a historical romance. Kadesha enjoys all types of genres with her favorites being Christian, romance, and science-fiction.

Kadesha has one son and two bonus sons. She lives in Maryland with her husband, and Yorkie, “Tookie”. She also loves to travel and has visited over fifteen countries.

Reviews

[Dianna Sharp · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an AMAZING book. A story well written about her experiences growing up as a young black female in a predominantly white community. Kadesha vividly describes why she is the individual she is today by taking us through her life journeys. This book will make you cry, laugh, and laugh ever harder.

[Marie McKenzie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kadesha Powell shares her story of triumph over adversity in this beautifully written memoir. Her journey will give you hope, that you too can succeed, no matter your circumstances.

[Tiffany Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is great. No one knows what it was like to have grown up back in the past. Kadesha shows her strength, lovingness and honesty. I enjoyed this.

[Vanessa Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t put this book down! Kadesha did a masterful job at sharing her life experiences growing up in Joplin. Every challenge that she faced was used as a lesson for her personal growth. You will be inspired after you read this book.