The popular spiritual, Standing in the need of prayer, has been reworked to chronicle the milestones, struggles, tragedies, and triumphs of African American people and their history. The text and illustrations of this inspirational book are informative reminders of yesterday, hopeful images for today, and aspirational dreams of tomorrow.

Well-known Christmas songs, including "O Christmas Tree" and "Deck the Halls," are presented with new words and titles, such as "Toy Catalogs" and "At the Mall."