{"product_id":"the-bap-handbook-the-official-guide-to-the-black-american-princess-paperback","title":"The Bap Handbook: The Official Guide to the Black American Princess - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKalyn Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTracey Lewis\u003c\/b\u003e (Joint Author), \u003cb\u003eKarla Lightfoot\u003c\/b\u003e (Joint Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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 \"\u003cbr\u003e -- E. Lynn Harris, author of \u003ci\u003eNot a Day Goes By \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the bestselling tradition of \u003ci\u003eThe Official Preppy Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, here is\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ea must-have manual for the BAP and those who love her. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlack American Princess: \u003cb\u003e1: \u003c\/b\u003e a pampered female of African American descent, born to an upper-middle or upper-class family \u003cb\u003e2: \u003c\/b\u003e an African American female whose life experiences give her a sense of royalty and entitlement \u003cb\u003e3: \u003c\/b\u003e BAP (\u003ci\u003eacronym\u003c\/i\u003e): colloquial expression \u003cb\u003e4: \u003c\/b\u003e an African American female accustomed to the best and nothing less. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawn from hours of interviews, archival research, and frequent visits to Prada, \u003ci\u003eThe Black American Princess Handbook \u003c\/i\u003eoffers 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn 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?\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Black American Princess Handbook \u003c\/i\u003eis 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.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, 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!\u003cbr\u003e -- E. Lynn Harris, author of \"Not a Day Goes By \u003cbr\u003eIn the bestselling tradition of \"The Official Preppy Handbook, here is\" a must-have manual for the BAP and those who love her. \u003cbr\u003eBlack 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. \u003cbr\u003eDrawn 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. \u003cbr\u003eIn 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?\" \u003cbr\u003e\"The Black American Princess Handbook is destined to become a coveted treasure for BAPs worldwide. And, published just in time forgraduation, it's sure to be at the top of every BAP's shopping list.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKALYN JOHNSON \u003c\/b\u003eis an associate at a large law firm in New York. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTRACEY LEWIS\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer.\u003cb\u003e \u003cbr\u003eKARLA LIGHTFOOT \u003c\/b\u003eis an advertising sales executive in New York. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGINGER WILSON, \u003c\/b\u003e a Chicago attorney, is the executive director of a legal staffing firm. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJANE ARCHER\u003c\/b\u003e 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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.22 x 5.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761427939616,"sku":"9780767905503","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/df4543b09f22e9b5706fe729bc4b165f.webp?v=1780207249","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-bap-handbook-the-official-guide-to-the-black-american-princess-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}