February 2026 - DocM.A.C. Write Consulting, LLC

Published on: February 28, 2026

Hachette Ends Black History Month With Top Picks, Including It's No Wonder

It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy was among the rounded-up books named by Hachette Book Group to close out Black History Month.

It's No Wonder on Da Capo is available to order everywhere books are sold. Da Capo is an imprint of Grand Central, which is a Division of the Hachette Book Group. Da Capo is dedicated to publishing definitive biographies, memoirs, and narrative non-fiction about music and musicians.

Media contact
Tara Kennedy, Publicity Director
Grand Central Publishing and Da Capo
Tara.Kennedy@hbgusa.com

Published on: February 26, 2026

Essence Magazine Recognizes It's No Wonder Among 'Enlightening Reads' During Black History Month and Beyond

It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy is included on Essence magazine's list of "10 Books That Help Us Celebrate Black History Month All Year Long."

Moy's pioneering accomplishments at Motown as a multihyphenate songwriter-producer and music at large transcend boundaries. Therefore, it should be rightfully recognized in American history because it is.

It's No Wonder is available to order everywhere books are sold.

Media contact
Tara Kennedy, Publicity Director
Grand Central Publishing and Da Capo
Tara.Kennedy@hbgusa.com

Published on: February 25, 2026

It's No Wonder Among Featured Da Capo Books That Highlight Hidden Figures in Music

It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy and Cosmic Music: The Life, Art, and Transcendence of Alice Coltrane are two Da Capo Press books that place the spotlight on female greats who helped to shape modern music.

Did you know that these incredible women also had a connection in a different way?

Fun music fact: Alice Coltrane's sister was Motown songwriter Marilyn McLeod, who co-wrote Diana Ross' megahit song, Love Hangover. Coltrane's nephew, McLeod's grandson, is Grammy Award-winning artist Flying Lotus.

It's No Wonder, Cosmic Music and the other books listed are available to order everywhere books are sold. Da Capo is an imprint of Grand Central, which is a Division of the Hachette Book Group. Da Capo is dedicated to publishing definitive biographies, memoirs, and narrative non-fiction about music and musicians.

Media contact
Tara Kennedy, Publicity Director
Grand Central Publishing and Da Capo
Tara.Kennedy@hbgusa.com

Published on: February 24, 2026

It's No Wonder Featured In The Washington Independent Review of Books

The recognition and honors continue as the Washington Independent Review of Books featured a story about the acclaimed biography It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy.

An article written by Frank Halperin includes a Q&A styled interview with Dr. Christian. In this piece, Halperin sheds a bit more light on everything from how the book received its title to what inspired the author to approach this enigmatic Motown figure. Read more here: An Interview with Margena A. Christian | Washington Independent Review of Books

It's No Wonder is available to order everywhere books are sold.

Media contact
Tara Kennedy, Publicity Director
Grand Central Publishing and Da Capo
Tara.Kennedy@hbgusa.com

Published on: February 20, 2026

Chicago Public Library Selects It's No Wonder Top Pick For Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, the Chicago Public Library (CPL) places a spotlight on Sylvia Moy, the Motown songwriter and producer who bravely broke down barriers in the music industry during the Sixties by helping to shape "the Sound of Young America."

It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy made the CPL's list of top picks. The selection of books, which was curated by staff, cover Black historical figures and moments.

The CPL is the city's free public library system with the Harold Washington Library as its flagship location. The CPL, noted as one of the largest and most community-focused public library systems in the United States, remains a service organization with the mission of being dedicated to reading, learning, and providing equal access to information for all Chicagoans.

It's No Wonder is available to order everywhere books are sold.

Media contact
Tara Kennedy, Publicity Director
Grand Central Publishing and Da Capo
Tara.Kennedy@hbgusa.com

Published on: February 19, 2026

Biographers International Organization Highlights It's No Wonder

The Biographers International Organization (BIO), of which Dr. Christian has been a member since 2022, featured the release of It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy in its February newsletter.

With a worldwide membership of biographers, BIO aims to promote the art and craft of biography, cultivate a diverse community of biographers, encourage public interest in biography, and provide educational and fellowship opportunities that support the work of biographers worldwide.

Dr. Christian's first biography, Empire: The House That John H. Johnson Built, was published in 2018. It was based upon her doctoral research and institutional knowledge as a former longtime EBONY/JET editor at Johnson Publishing Company, founded by Mr. Johnson.

It's No Wonder is available to order everywhere books are sold.

Media contact
Tara Kennedy, Publicity Director
Grand Central Publishing and Da Capo
Tara.Kennedy@hbgusa.com