A newly published biography titled It’s No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown’s Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy chronicles the groundbreaking career of Sylvia Moy, the Detroit-born songwriter and producer who helped shape the sound of Motown and was instrumental in hits such as “My Cherie Amour,” “It Takes Two,” and “Uptight (Everything’s Alright).” Authored by Dr. Margena A. Christian, the book aims to illuminate Moy’s pivotal role as Motown’s first certified female in-house producer and a key creative force behind some of the label’s most enduring songs. It draws on extensive research, archival material, and interviews with Moy’s peers to detail her contributions and to restore her place in music history.

While the publication highlights Moy’s achievements and her influence on artists including Stevie Wonder and other Motown legends, members of her family have expressed feeling “terribly betrayed” by aspects of the book’s narrative, according to Billboard. The family’s reaction centers on their belief that certain personal or professional details were shared without their consent or were portrayed in ways they consider inaccurate or hurtful. The biography, which was released in February 2026, has sparked conversation about historical recognition and artistic legacy, and about the responsibilities of biographers when telling the life stories of influential cultural figures.

It’s No Wonder was published on February 10 and is available in hardcover, e-book and audiobook formats. The release arrives amid broader interest in reevaluating and celebrating the contributions of historically under-acknowledged artists in the music industry.