A Prayer For My Prince, the first book of The World According to Marcus series, introduces readers to the love that exists in Marcus' home which influences his view of the world. This first book, written from his mother's perspective, blends poetry, prose, and passion to unveil the cry of an African American mother's heart, raising young black men in today's society. Authored by Keisha M. Allen in the wake of the social unrest resulting from racial injustice and systematic racism in America, this book presents parents and educators with a tool to start crucial conversations that can bring about change.