{"product_id":"the-bap-handbook-the-official-guide-to-the-black-american-princess-9780767905503","title":"The Bap Handbook: The Official Guide to the Black American Princess","description":"\"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\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ginger Wilson,Kalyn Johnson,Tracey Lewis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Crown Publishing Group (NY)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/05\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.22h x 5.56w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780767905503\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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. \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\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Ginger Wilson \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48840880521373,"sku":"9780767905503","price":19.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_a40724f6-871b-46fc-a946-075813e448df.jpg?v=1787727582","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-bap-handbook-the-official-guide-to-the-black-american-princess-9780767905503","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}