Don’t Call Me Scary!

Part of the Black History Month collection.

What happens when the story being told about you is wrong, and no one around you can name it?

Monique’s book draws on her own journey — as a Black woman, a mother, and a professional who has spent decades navigating rooms not built with her in mind — and speaks honestly about self-discovery, faith, and the work of simply carrying on.

Monique’s work follows one throughline: helping people notice what’s happening to them, name it clearly, and navigate forward — with authenticity, resilience, and their voice fully intact.

Join Monique for a talk about her book and her wider work.