Join Midtown Reader for our Meet and Greet Happy Hour! Stop by to grab a drink from the Piebrary and meet authors Talethia Edwards and Mavis Stevens.

About Only Paper Understands Reflective Journal:

Only Paper Understands is an obedience project. It has taken me years to muster the strength and the courage to put pen to paper and produce what the lord told me I should produce. Only paper understand is my heart and my head on paper. It’s a bit happy, sad, hopeful and sometimes confused. Over the years I have had many paradigm shifts and wore many hats and through the years I have kept journals. So know you get a sneak peek behind the veil of my life and thoughts as I navigated marriage, motherhood, yearning, identity, mental illness and a whole lot more. Only paper understands is both present and future and I give you an opportunity in the pages to explore yourself, your mind, and heart; search for what you need and give it to yourself. I hope you enjoy these entries and that you enjoy even more adding your own entries.

About Talethia Edwards:

Talethia O. Edwards is a wife and mother of 8. Talethia is a proud graduate of THE Florida A&M University where she earned her BA degree in English; currently infiltrating the planning field she is soon to be DURP Alum earning her MSP in Urban Planning at Florida State University next spring. Talethia known for her work as a grassroots organizer, advocate, and coalition builder in Tallahassee, where she led her community the Greater Bond Neighborhood in the resident led planning process where they developed the Neighborhood First Plan which was adopted by the City Commission and awarded $6.4M investment from the CRA board. The largest investment in a Tallahassee community of color at the time.

About Last Chance Trailer Park:

Welcome to Last Chance Trailer Park, a hidden gem in the heart of Georgia where the lots are shady, and the future bright! In this heartwarming tale by artist and author Mavis Stevens, you'll discover a world that's anything but ordinary, filled with colorful characters and a strong sense of community.

Lucy Fowler finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the role of resident manager when she inherits the quirky Last Chance Trailer Park from her entrepreneurial cousin Bob. . As she steps into her new position, Lucy is introduced to a cast of characters that will steal your heart and tickle your funny bone.

Donna, the self-proclaimed medical guru of the park, draws in her medical experience to court any ailement. . Pandora, a resident who seems to exist in a world of her own.. And then there's Larry, a charming maintenance man who sets Lucy's heart aflutter from the moment they meet.

But this book isn't just about the tingly feeling of romance between Lucy and Larry. It's a collection of Mavis Stevens' own experiences "growing up trailer park." With her signature humor and storytelling flair, Mavis paints a vivid picture of a community like no other, where laughter, love, and a little bit of chaos are everyday occurrences.

Mavis Stevens is a well-established artist known for her ability to "sell happy." From her beginnings at just 15 years old, she has crafted art that brings smiles to people's faces all across the country. Her passion for art was ignited when her father drove her to her first festival, and she declared, "Whatever it takes, this will be my life."

Join Mavis Stevens as she invites you to Last Chance Trailer Park, where life is lived out loud in joy, and the bonds of community are unbreakable. Get ready to laugh, love, and discover the true meaning of family in this heartwarming and entertaining tale. "Last Chance Trailer Park: Where the Lots are Shady and the Future is Bright" is a delightful read that will leave you with a warm heart and a brighter outlook on life.

About Mavis Stevens:

Celebrated author, artist, and lover of life, Mavis Stevens grew up in trailer parks in the South. She found trailer park wisdom in all the folks she met. Today, Mavis loves traveling and attempting to keep her two plants alive. Her favorite foods are watermelon from her park days and sushi from her city-living days. She lives in Americus, Georgia with her cat.