Ms. Ameen produces two types of pottery: sculpted single wall pots and double-wall, reticulated pieces. It's strong, nimble fingers and even stronger passions for everyday life that are the focus of her ceramic pieces. Her inspiration comes from simple things -- a song, a conversation, a memory, a person she meets. Ms Ameen's impressive pieces are part of the permanent collections of the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center, Wilberforce University, the White House, the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum as well as many other permanent collections worldwide. Now Ameen has put some of those thoughts and inspirations, along with insights into her perspective on life, into her first book, "Ameen," accompanied by stunning photographs of dozens of her signature pieces.