The Bap Handbook

The Official Guide to the Black American Princess

Ginger Wilson, Kalyn Johnson, Tracey Lewis , Karla Lightfoot

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Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Del
05 June 2001

Gender studies: women; Black & Asian studies; Gift books

""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 of

Not a Day Goes By

In the bestselling tradition of

The Official Preppy Handbook, here is a 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 family

2 - an African American female whose life experiences give her a sense of royalty and entitlement

3 - BAP (acronym) -

colloquial expression

4 - 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 Handbook offers 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 life-from 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 Handbook is 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.

By: Ginger Wilson, Kalyn Johnson, Tracey Lewis, Karla Lightfoot
Imprint: Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday Del
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 283g
ISBN: 9780767905503
ISBN 10: 0767905504
Pages: 211
Publication Date: 05 June 2001
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

KALYN JOHNSON is an associate at a large law firm in New York. TRACEY LEWIS is a writer. KARLA LIGHTFOOT is an advertising sales executive in New York. GINGER WILSON, a Chicago attorney, is the executive director of a legal staffing firm. JANE ARCHER 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