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TEEN FAN MAIL

i just read your two your books for the first time their good book what your secret for because I'm thinking about my own book your fan ...
[read more] Posted: July 17, 2011

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR REVIEW - Ms. Thang

I purchased the book Miss Thang to give as a gift to a group of girls that I mentor to. I had my ten year old daughter helping me to gift wrap them. ...
[read more] Posted: June 29, 2011

TEEN FAN MAIL - Ms. Thang

Hello my name is LaQuyin Smalls and i participate in the Delta Gems and Dream Catchers program this year .We had our end of the year program on Satu...
[read more] Posted: June 21, 2011

DELTA SIGMA THETA - Orangeburg Alumnae Chapter- Ms...

Thank you for writing a book that is so in touch with the lives of our younger generation. As an educator and an adult, I truly enjoyed reading "M...
[read more] Posted: June 14, 2011

TEEN FAN MAIL - THE ATL GIRLZ SERIES

Hi Miss Hayes , I really like all your books and I was wondering if you could make some more. Me and my mother read all of your books and we wanna k...
[read more] Posted: June 03, 2011

Teen Fan Mail - The ATL Girlz Series

Hi! I love your books!! The Atl girlz series! And i think u shud make a fourt book! Of them!:) haha Laura Schneiger
[read more] Posted: March 26, 2011

Teen Fan Mail - ATL Girlz series

I have read each book and even received an autograph at a book signing in my Ms. Thank book. Just curious when I can look forward to another book. ...
[read more] Posted: January 06, 2011

Delta Sigma Theta - Charlottesville (VA) Alumni Re...

Dear Soror Sonia, I just finished reading Eye Candy. I was amazed and thrilled at the masterful and skillful way you incorporated all the major "issu...
[read more] Posted: December 23, 2010

Teen Fan Mail - Ms. Thang

HEY!! i just wanted you to know i love your book mrs.thang.I haven't read the others one yet book Im looking foward to it,and I know they are going ...
[read more] Posted: November 24, 2010

Teen Fan Mail - Ms. Thang

Hey , You might or might not remeber me from the delta gems & betty shabazz academy in baltimore md when we took a feild trip out to a conference at...
[read more] Posted: October 30, 2010

Parent Fan Mail

As a parent always looking for age appropriate reading material that willalso appeal to my teenage daughter, it was wonderful to find both thosethings...
[read more] Posted: July 18, 2010

Teen Fan Mail

hello, I am from the YWCA and I just waanted to let you know that I love your book Ms. Thang. I received this book through Ms. Judy Brown Fears. Now...
[read more] Posted: June 27, 2010

Teen Fan Mail - The ATL Girlz series

Dear Mrs Hayes, I really enjoyed your books. And I was wondering if you could make another high school series. I really got hooked to those books,...
[read more] Posted: May 28, 2010

Teen Fan Mail - Urban Goddess

I love the book urban goddess beacause it makes me feel that there are a lot of things in life that can be good for somme people and can be bad for ...
[read more] Posted: May 22, 2010

Teen Fan Mail - The ATL Girlz series

Hi My name is Helena thanks for personally signing your books to me, i read them in three days,I cant wait to see what Shaniqua,Natasha and Brittany...
[read more] Posted: March 27, 2010

Teen Fan Mail - The ATL Girlz series

Ms. Hayes, I really love your books. Precious
[read more] Posted: February 25, 2010

Teacher Review - Eye Candy

Sometimes it's difficult to choose books that have a positive impact on our students. Eye Candy is flying off my shelf, the book discussions and ac...
[read more] Posted: January 23, 2010

Teen Fan Mail - The ATL Girlz series

Hey Mrs.Hayes, I just wanted to tell you how much i love your books.I recieved all three of them on Christmas day this year && i've already read the ...
[read more] Posted: December 27, 2009

Teen Fan Mail

Hi my is Ariel you might remeaber me from the PX but i have already finshed one of your books and i love it. it really made me think about life more...
[read more] Posted: November 28, 2009

LA Public Library Review - Eye Candy

“Fan of the ATL Girlz series will absolutely love this third installment and find it a very satisfying sequel to Ms. Thang and Urban Goddess.”
[read more] Posted: August 14, 2009

Teen Fan Mail

I love your book it makes me want read more !! Kia
[read more] Posted: March 02, 2009

VOYA Review - The ATL Girlz

The ATL Girlz series starts with a unique challenge—the three series books to date do not look anything like each other. I’m not sure why because they...
[read more] Posted: February 06, 2009

Parent Fan Mail - The ATL Girlz Series

I just wanted to say my daughters really enjoyed your books.(all 3) One of them never reads but I found your books at the library and convinced them...
[read more] Posted: January 09, 2009

Teen Fan Mail - The ATL Girlz Series

my name is lisa and im a big fan of ur books i read all three and id really love it if you had more.so please please write more books. thanks
[read more] Posted: December 28, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - Eye Candy

I'm e-mailing you about "Eye Candy"! I finished the book the day I checked it out at the library. It was amazing! The best so far-I hope you write mor...
[read more] Posted: November 20, 2008

Elyria Public Library

Thank you so much for your wonderful books. The African American teens really are impressed with them. Charlene Helsel-Kather Young Adult Libr...
[read more] Posted: November 04, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - The ATL Girlz series

your books inspire young readers to want to write like myself and publish my poetry. i can relate to the books that you write becausethey are at the t...
[read more] Posted: October 15, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - Eye Candy

Me and my best friend met you today in Charlotte,NC at ImaginOn. OMG your such a pretty lady. But I bought Eye Candy and I wanted to let you know th...
[read more] Posted: October 11, 2008

Speaking Engagement

We would like to thank you to coming to Harding High School and speaking to the students. We really enjoyed your speech. We wish you the best and kee...
[read more] Posted: October 09, 2008

Parent Fan Mail

Sonia...hello, this is Chad from the Capital Bookfest. It was really GREAT getting to meet you this past Saturday. My daughter is already about ha...
[read more] Posted: October 07, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - The ATL Girlz Series

i am about to read eye candy and i am sure it will be an amazing novel like Ms.Thang and Urban Goddess!thanks. From one of your biggest fans.PEACE
[read more] Posted: October 06, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - The ATL Girlz Series

sonia your books are incredible!
[read more] Posted: October 06, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - Ms. Thang

Ms. Hayes i really love your book (Ms. Thang). I was introduced to it over the summer at a summer camp by an librarian who comes in and speek. Just ...
[read more] Posted: September 24, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - The ATL Girlz Series

I just want to say that I absolutely loved your books. I had met you at the Border's book store in the Boulevard Center in Maryland. I saw you on Au...
[read more] Posted: August 08, 2008

Teen Fan Mail

hello mrs.hayes..i dont know if you rememeber me but we met when you came 2 milwaukee and spoke at the library..but anyways i wanted 2 say that i have...
[read more] Posted: August 02, 2008

Teen Fan Mail

i really enjoyed your books ms.thang and urban goddes i havent read the eye candy book i cant wait these book are so good. i think i learn a lot of l...
[read more] Posted: July 31, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - The ATL Girlz series

Hello Ms. Hayes, After reading all 3 I fell in love with them they were amazing! They remind me so much of my life and my two best friends Kiaya an...
[read more] Posted: June 15, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - Urban Goddess

Hello Mrs.Hayes. You are one of my favorite authors along with Veronica Chambers and Victoria Murray. I am now reading my first book in your collect...
[read more] Posted: June 13, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - Eye Candy

thank u so much i recieved the book 2 days ago n i was dun with it yesterday. I think this is the best book u have ever wriiten that i read. ...
[read more] Posted: June 06, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - Urban Goddess

ms.thang is a really good book and i am on urban goddess right now. i really love your books and i am thankful that you found me while at another tab...
[read more] Posted: May 28, 2008

English Teacher Review

Ms. Hayes. Earlier this year you visited us at ACCE High School and I am still so thankful. My kids have been tearing through your books. When I ...
[read more] Posted: May 26, 2008

Adult Fan Mail - Urban Goddess

Hi Sonia, I just finished reading Urban Goddess. OMG- it was great! I love your writing! The characters were very real, the storyline was grippi...
[read more] Posted: May 25, 2008

Teen Fan Mail

Mrs. Hayes, i loved your books!!! Please make another book SOON!!! It has so much suspense and detail, and it feels almost liike reality. Being a yo...
[read more] Posted: May 24, 2008

Fan Mail - Ms. Thang

I have just started reading this book and I love it already!!! i'm almost in 7th grade and it really gives me an idea of how high school will be.The...
[read more] Posted: May 23, 2008

Eye Candy - Fan Mail

hey cousin! i loved all 3 of tha books. Are you writing more? Maiya
[read more] Posted: May 23, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - Eye Candy

Eye Candy was wonderful, I loved the endingm You did a great job, all of my friends say they can't wait to read it.I hope you right more books, so t...
[read more] Posted: May 13, 2008

Teen Fan mail - Urban Goddess

hey im love your two books and i would love to read the new one Temetria
[read more] Posted: May 09, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - Ms. Thang

hey this is imani one of the girls u stopped at the mall. all i gotta say is yo book is off the chain!!! i couldn't put that book down i neva been so ...
[read more] Posted: April 24, 2008

Teen Fan Mail

I just wanted to let you noe that i loved your book Ms Thang. I read it in less than a day! I keep bugging my mom to get me the other ones. She says...
[read more] Posted: April 21, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - Urban Goddess

Dear Sonya Hayes, Your books Ms.Thang and Urban Goddess have been the best books I have read in a long time. They Discuss the real issues teenage ...
[read more] Posted: April 07, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - Urban Goddess

Your books Ms Thang and Urban Goddess were very good they are filled with things young girls should cause reading this book I learned things I didn'...
[read more] Posted: April 06, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - Ms. Thang

Hi, Ms.Sonia. My name is Samantha and I met you about a month ago in Virginia when you came to the book fair we were having. I had the chance to mee...
[read more] Posted: March 31, 2008

Teacher Review - Ms. Thang

Hi Ms. Hayes, I just wanted to thank you once again for coming out to ACCE last week and it was a pleasure meeting you. I heard nothing but great...
[read more] Posted: March 17, 2008

The Spanish Journal Review of Eye Candy

“Hayes infuses the story with gripping emotion which has characterized her novels. Eye Candy is a compelling novel that every teen should read.” –Car...
[read more] Posted: March 13, 2008

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Review of ...

It is imperative each Youth Worker reads this book. Mrs. Hayes gives you a glimpse into the world in the girls live. You are engulfed into their world...
[read more] Posted: March 13, 2008

Mentor Fan Mail

Hey Sonia, I just wanted to let you know that I finished the book and I really enjoyed it. It took me back to our High School days. It's really ...
[read more] Posted: March 12, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - Ms. Thang

Hi my name is Bria. You met my aunt, Felicia at a bookfair in Virginia.Yesterday was my last day for the read-a-thon and my total number of minutes ...
[read more] Posted: February 26, 2008

Teen Fan Mail - Ms. Thang

hey im like your biggest fan i wanted to know are you working on any new books because i really love reading your books they are an inspiration to me....
[read more] Posted: February 15, 2008

Teen Fan Mail

Hi, Ms. Hayes. My name is Nairobi Robinson. I love to read. When i read the descriptions of your books on Amazon i had to read them. They should be ...
[read more] Posted: February 08, 2008

Teen Fan Mail

Mrs. Hayes... I truly love your novels. I once saw you in Columbia Place mall in Columbia, South Carolina where I bought the book and you signed it. ...
[read more] Posted: February 01, 2008

High School Library Media Specialist Review

“I was impressed with your ability to cover subject matter relevant to our students in a well constructed manner. There is a genre of "urban" books w...
[read more] Posted: February 01, 2008

Teen Fan Mail

Dear Ms. Sonia Hayes I really enjoyed both of your books when I was reading them I couldn't put them down thats how interesting they were. I hardly ...
[read more] Posted: January 11, 2008

Teen Fan Mail

Dear Ms. Sonia Hayes, I love both of your books and I can't wait until Eye Candy comes out so I can get it. I see my self as one of the charaters in ...
[read more] Posted: December 27, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Dear Ms. Hayes I have read both of your books and they are excellent. I enjoyed them both. But my question for you is would you make a movie out of y...
[read more] Posted: December 26, 2007

Parent Fan Mail

Hello Ms. Sonia, Thank you for signing my book. My daughter and I both enjoyed it. You also enjoy your turkey day.
[read more] Posted: November 23, 2007

Ms. Thang Teen Fan Mail

Hi, I don't know if you remmember me but I was the one that you meet at Sisters Only this november 07. Will I did love your book Ms.Thang I wish I h...
[read more] Posted: November 23, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

I've read both of your books and I loved them. To read a book that I can sort of relate to is good. I really appreciate those books. Brittany Eleb...
[read more] Posted: October 16, 2007

Teen Fan Mail - Speaking Engagement

Hey Mrs. Hayes, My name is NaKeidra McCauley but my friends call me Ke Key. I go to Greenwood High School you came there Friday. I really did enjoy...
[read more] Posted: October 02, 2007

Boys and Girls Club/Sista Pride Urban Goddess Fan ...

Hello Mrs. Hayes, I finished the second book tonight. I loved how Shaniqua grew into loving herself. She realized that she did not have to be like ...
[read more] Posted: October 01, 2007

Teen Fan Mail - Speaking Engagement

I just wanted to say it was a honor having you at my school(Emerald high school). Essence
[read more] Posted: September 26, 2007

Teen Fan Mail - Speaking Engagement

Hey Mrs. Sonia Hayes......You came by Emerald High school and had a discussion with us and I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed it a lot.........
[read more] Posted: September 26, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Hi Ms. Hayes, I don’t know if you remember me, but my name is Adriana. I bought your book at For Sisters Only on Sunday. I just wanted to let you kno...
[read more] Posted: September 22, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Mrs. Hayes, I loved the first book Ms.Thang so much, I read it in 2 days and I'm going to the book store this weekend to get the second book. Keep d...
[read more] Posted: September 12, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Hi Ms. Hayes, this is Ojanae. I purchased your books in Harlem. I just wanted to say both of the books were excellent. I read them both in one day and...
[read more] Posted: July 24, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Mii GAWSH , UR BOOX ROX SONiA >>U MET ME AT THE BOOK FAIR THING IN HARLEM, & U SiGNED Mii BOOK >>ii LOVED BOTH OF THEM ii READ BOTH iiN 2DAYSZ & CON...
[read more] Posted: July 24, 2007

Urban Goddess Fan Mail

Remember me, I was at the Boys and Girls club book discussion? I am LOVIN the new book! Nina Nuama
[read more] Posted: July 16, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

I have read both of your books and they both opened my eyes to what could really happens in and out of school. I didnt think anyone ever really could ...
[read more] Posted: July 16, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

I love your books so much Mrs. Hayes!! You didn't try too hard to use slang and didn't have to get into too much detail in the "bad" parts. hehe. I lo...
[read more] Posted: June 22, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

I loved both of the books sooooo much!! They were actually the best books I've EVER read!!! These books can teach you so much and i am very thankful t...
[read more] Posted: June 17, 2007

Urban Goddess Fan Mail

MRS. HAYES, YOUR A WONDERFUL AUTHOR AND I LOVE YOUR BOOKS. I AM SO GLAD I MET YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND THAT I AM ABLE TO READ YOUR BOOKS. THEY, KEEP Y...
[read more] Posted: June 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Hey, my name is Latowellya and I just want to say that your are great. My cousin Danielle Dada has gotten me into your books. Her mom works at Walden...
[read more] Posted: June 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Hey, I loved Ms. Thang, and loved and finished Urban Goddess in about a week. I just couldn’t put them down and when you told me I would like them I t...
[read more] Posted: June 13, 2007

Ms. Thang Teen Fan Mail

Hello Mrs. Sonia Hayes, I really love your book Ms.Thang. It's a really good book, very interesting. I can't stop reading it. I like that I can some ...
[read more] Posted: June 12, 2007

Urban Goddess Teen Fan Mail

Ms. Sonia Hayes, I love the book Urban Goddess... When is the next Atl Girlz Book coming out??? Kamille Penn
[read more] Posted: June 04, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

I love your books. You met me in Charlotte, NC at the YWCA booksigning at Starbucks. You probably don’t remember me but I read what I would tell Shani...
[read more] Posted: June 04, 2007

Urban Goddess Teen Fan Mail

Dear Ms. Hayes Your books are very inspiring and interesting. They show a message of what teens really go through in high school especially i...
[read more] Posted: June 01, 2007

Ms. Thang Teen Fan Mail

Dear Ms. Hayes I haven't started Urban Goddess yet but, I am going to read it for my summer reading book report book. I loved the book Ms. Thang ...
[read more] Posted: June 01, 2007

Parent Fan Mail

I wanted to thank you for autographing your two books for my daughter, Daija. I'm a friend of Sybal Jackson in Milwaukee. She has finished the first b...
[read more] Posted: May 31, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Dear Ms. Hayes, I love your books. You met me in Florence, SC and in Sumter, SC. You probally remember my mom the Police Chief of Sumter Patty Patter...
[read more] Posted: May 31, 2007

Ms. Thang Teen Fan Mail

I really like your book. I can't wait till it get in stores. I met you at the outre hair show in Houston and bought Ms. Thang. I just read a little bi...
[read more] Posted: May 30, 2007

Urban Goddess Fan Mail

Hi I purchased your books when you had your signing at the Mall at Stonecrest. I read both books in one day. They were so good and I love them. It rea...
[read more] Posted: May 29, 2007

Ms. Thang Fan Mail

When is the next time you’ll be in Atlanta or Lithonia GA? Thanx 1 of your biggest fans. By the way a read Ms. Thang 5 times in a week. It was so good...
[read more] Posted: May 29, 2007

Ms. Thang Fan Mail

Hey this is eleanor dunbar!! I met you at the columbia mall in feb. I just want to tell you how amazing that book was. This book is exactly like a rea...
[read more] Posted: May 29, 2007

Urban Goddess Teen Fan Mail

Hey Mrs. Sonia, My name is Lauren Brown. I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed your books and they really relate. When I started I couldnt ...
[read more] Posted: May 22, 2007

Ms. Thang Fan Mail

Hello Ms.Hayes,this is Jazmine(from Sharpstown Mall, Houston)and I just wanted to let you know that i absolutely loved "Ms.Thang"!!!!!It took me the n...
[read more] Posted: May 22, 2007

YWCA Greater Cincinnati Review of Ms. Thang

This novel for young adults is frank and fresh. The three main characters, Shaniqua, Brittany and Natasha represent teenage female archetypes and the...
[read more] Posted: May 10, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

I loved Ms.Thang it tell's you that you have to take serious and not as a joke. I really want URBAN Goddess. love your fan Essence Mills
[read more] Posted: May 07, 2007

Parent Fan Mail

Ms. Hayes I met you at a book signing convention in Columbia, SC.Ipurchase Ms.Thang for my daughters. My youngest daughter don\'t liketo read. Well, a...
[read more] Posted: May 02, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

You are now my favorite author. Of all the books I read in my entire life this one caught me. After I read the book I didnt feel like reading any more...
[read more] Posted: April 30, 2007

Urban Goddess Review

URBAN GODDESS is fast paced novel that tackles serious issues for high school teenagers – jealousy, love, self-esteem, sex, and life after school. The...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

I was just writing to let u know that I read ur book, and I think that it is wonderful. I met u in Sumter, SC and u signed my book. It is surely a sto...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

hi mrs. hayes this is fatimah. my mother was at the book convention in atlanta. You probaby dont remember but she wore a green dress at the dinne...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

I loved your book it inspired me to think about how things are happening so fast these days. The way life can change in two seconds. And that anything...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

i got to meet you at the greek fair and i really enjoyed your book.i finished it the same day i got it.please let me know if you have any more books o...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Oh my gosh, i loved your book.  My friend bought your book finished it and let me read it.  It was so-so great.  i sort of write storie...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Ms. hayes i loved your book i picked it up when i was in atlanta and it's over all the best book i have bought in a long time. i think every teen need...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Hey Ms. Sonia this is Adriana Coleman. I got your book Tuesday of this week in Sumter , read like 20 pages Tuesday and then finished the book off on ...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

I would tell you my name, but I just have this thing about giving my name to strangers. I just wanted to tell you that i enjoyed your book soooooooo m...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Parent Fan Mail

Greetings! Keep up the good work!  My 13 yr old enjoyed your novel tremendously.  Thanks for the autographed copy.Clyde Valentine
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Thank-you and I will be looking forward for reading your next novel. I really enjoyed Ms. Thang it really made me think a lot about how to make b...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Sonia I loved your book. I met you in Stonecrest Mall when you signed my book. I love that the setting is here in Atlanta. It seems like i know everyt...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

I love your book i couldn't stop reading it until it was over. I love the way u talked about real world stuff and things that we actually go through. ...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Oh my gosh I just got finished reading this book today and i absoulutely love this book its is one of my favorite books.This has to be the best book I...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

I really enjoyed this book. Although I could not personally relate to the book, it touched something in me, and I just want to thank you for the great...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

HELLO! Ms. Thang was a very inspiring book, and I would like to congradulate you on doing such a great job on writing this book. I am i 16-year-old gr...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

hi miss. sonyaback in January i came in to borders and there you were i bought an autograph copy of your book and fell in love with it and my question...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Hi Mrs. Hayes, I really loved your book. I met you at Columbia Place Mall. the same day i got the book i started reading. I finished it in 3 days...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

Hi Ms.Hayes,I bought your book at the Black Expo in SC and completed it within 2 days. Your book was encredible and it hit the nail on the head with t...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Teen Fan Mail

I enjoyed reading your book it made me think twice about what a mistake I was about to do with my boyfriend and the effects of it and it reminds me of...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

Parent Fan Mail

I wanted to drop you a note and let you know that I really enjoyed the book.   I have forwarded your website to my friends who are parents o...
[read more] Posted: April 17, 2007

LA Public Library Review of Urban Goddess

“This is a compelling read. The language and the girls’ experiences are true to life; both boys and girls will relate to the depiction of the three fr...
[read more] Posted: March 30, 2007

Parent Fanmail

Hi Sonya:I read your book a week ago and enjoyed it very much.  I feel that is a good book for teens to read and can get a real message from the ...
[read more] Posted: February 17, 2007

Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County

Ms Thang deals with issues that teenagers face everyday, and this novel will make anyone think twice before they decide to “go along with the crowd.” ...
[read more] Posted: February 08, 2007

Mentor Fan Mail

I bought 2 copies of your book for myself and my mentee, Doranely. We discussed your book over lunch and had a great conversation. We talked about pee...
[read more] Posted: January 12, 2007

Fan Mail - Rev. Diggs

Your novel is nothing short of superb. I like the way you were able to strike a balance between the diverse backgrounds of the three main characters.&...
[read more] Posted: January 07, 2007

LA Public Library Review

We reviewed Ms. Thang and really liked it.  Your portrayal of the teen characters is honest and authentic.  I think it will be a popular tit...
[read more] Posted: August 30, 2006

YWCA Book Review

What a book!  I am excited to share this experience with the teens in my Youth Dev. Program.  I know that they will be blessed and enriched by this wo...
[read more] Posted: August 01, 2006

Teen Fan Mail

Wow, I met you at the mall in FairField, Ohio. My name is Robyn and I finished your book in 1 day.  It was phenomenal. It relates to so many teen...
[read more] Posted: July 19, 2006

Parent Fan Mail

My husband bought this book home for our 16 year old daughter to read.  Well, I picked it up and didn't put it down until I was finished reading ...
[read more] Posted: May 30, 2006

Teen Fan Mail

Ms.Hayes, we met in the Sumter mall and my mom came by later to get me a book and I have to tell you that was a wonderful book. I've never seen a teen...
[read more] Posted: May 30, 2006

Teen Fan Mail

Hi, I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed your book. I bought it at the black expo and finished it in the same day. Email me when y...
[read more] Posted: May 30, 2006

Teen Fan Mail

Hi Ms. Hayes,  I just wanted to tell you that your book was so good. We met at the Black Expo in South Carolina and u signed my book. That very ...
[read more] Posted: May 26, 2006

Review

Ms. Thang is without a doubt the best young adult novel I've read in years. The three characters of Brittany, Natasha and Shaniqua are prime exam...
[read more] Posted: May 11, 2006

Teen Fan Mail

Ms. Hayes: Hey mommy (LOL), Your book was off the chain!!  I finished it in two school days and even did my work too.  I’m glad that someon...
[read more] Posted: April 13, 2006

Columbia-based author Sonia Hayes writes new empow...

     In an article entitled “Ms. Thang,” published in the South Carolina Black News, 6 April 2006, Allen E. Friend, Jr. reported t...
[read more] Posted: April 06, 2006

 

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