"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!"<br> — E. Lynn Harris, author of <i>Not a Day Goes By<br><br></i>In the bestselling tradition of <i>The Official Preppy Handbook</i>, here is<i> </i>a must-have manual for the BAP and those who love her.<br><br>Black American Princess: <b>1 :</b> a pampered female of African American descent, born to an upper-middle or upper-class family <b>2 :</b> an African American female whose life experiences give her a sense of royalty and entitlement <b>3 :</b> BAP (<i>acronym</i>) : colloquial expression <b>4 :</b> an African American female accustomed to the best and nothing less.<br> <br>Drawn from hours of interviews, archival research, and frequent visits to Prada, <i>The Black American Princess Handbook </i>offers 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.<br><br>In 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?"<br><br><i>The Black American Princess Handbook </i>is 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.