Monthly Archive » September 2008
This page contains 15 entries posted in September 2008
Hip-Hop, Publishing/Literary
Renowned poet Nikki Giovanni is releasing a new book this October called HIP-HOP SPEAKS TO CHILDREN.
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New Sex & The City Book?
Publishing/Literary
According to Publishers Lunch, Candace Bushnell, author of SEX AND THE CITY, has just sold a new book called THE CARRIE DIARIES which will chronicle Carrie Bradshaw's high school years
BackList TV: Episode 0
BackList, Video blog
As another attempt to connect with all you word lovers out there, BackList is starting to create video blogs. This first episode is an introduction to all the changes we're experiencing, but also includes a segment highlighting books. Bear with us, we're new to this. So the quality may be a tad, uh, experimental (read: low budget).
Percy Carey Talks Comics
Hip-Hop, Publishing/Literary
Percy Carey, known to the hip-hop world as MF Grimm is starting a new column about comics for Complex Magazine online. Last year, Carey released SENTENCES, a graphic memoir that detailed his rather eventful life. It's described as a cautionary tale.
Ishmael Reed in Conversation
Events, Publishing/Literary
Had I not received a copy, I wouldn't have known that this past July Ishmael Reed released a collection of essays entitled MIXING IT UP. The pieces were first published in the 'New York Times' and 'Playboy.'
BackList, Felicia's News, News, The Message
BackList and I are featured in the September/October issue of Upscale magazine. Jennifer Hudson graces the cover.
Events
You are invited to the kickoff event for Black Media Professionals. The evening entitled "The State of Black Media" will feature a panel discussion with some of the most dynamic Black executives in the areas of online, magazines, television, and blogging. We will explore how far black media has come, where it's going, and how it is being affected by the fast-changing technology landscape.
Events, Publishing/Literary
Join Mosaic Literary Magazine as we celebrate ten years of presenting the literary arts by writers of African descent. This series of readings; which will take place in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Harlem; will display the diversity of content Mosaic has showcased since 1998. For more information visit http://mosaicmagazine.org.
Omar Tyree: Children's Book Author
Publishing/Literary
Best-selling author Omar Tyree makes his children's book debut this month with 12 BROWN BOYS, a collection of short stories that focus on the lives of Black pre-teen boys. The book is published by Just Us Books, leading publisher of Black-interest books for young people.
Remixing the Art of Social Change
Education, Events, Hip-Hop
This is a two day teach-in dedicated to capacity building for hip-hop non-profits, non profits using hip-hop and non profits that self identify as working with the hip-hop generation.
Faith Evans Tells Her Story
Hip-Hop, Publishing/Literary
I've always wondered many things about Faith Evans. Particularly what drew her to marry Notorious B.I.G., after only knowing him for a short time; what she thought about the overhyped east-west coast rap beef; and what she thinks about the legacy of her her former husband and child's father, Christopher Wallace.
BackList, Events, Publishing/Literary
One of our favorite literary events is rapidly approaching. The Baltimore Book Festival will take place September 26-28. BackList will be exhibiting. We'll be selling copies of my book, providing more information on many of services, selling copies of our newest resource The Bridge is Over, and much much more!
YA for Black Teens
Publishing/Literary
Author Denene Millner takes on the dearth of titles for black teens in this week's Publishers Weekly. She and coauthor Mitzi Miller released HOTLANTA, the first book in their young adult series that's published by Scholastic.
Events, Publishing/Literary, The Message
I've blogged about this event before, but one of my favorite literary gatherings is Hot Book Fun in the Summertime. The first annual one, which was held a few years back, was a ball! I brought my mother with me and she and I danced like we weren't going to dance again.
BackList Archives, Interviews, Publishing/Literary
All of my work has classical elements in it. My parents are Guyanese, and Guyana is a former British colony. So, I grew up with my mother quoting Shakespeare and through my own reading I just developed a love for timeless themes. I am also very influenced by fairytales and other archetypal storytelling. People used to try to discourage me from this path, particularly in my work as a filmmaker, saying that as an African American storyteller certain things may be too high brow. That's nonsense.
The Message: Using Hip-Hop As a Tool of Engagement
To promote the use of hip-hop as an educational tool, BackList had a lesson plan, discussion guide, and syllabus develop... (read more)
Workshops for All Ages
BackList develops and provides innovative, engaging, and educational programming for both youth and adult audiences... (read more)
Step to the Mic
New E-Blast Promotion Service! STEP TO THE MIC and tell our audience about your latest project, product, or upcoming eve... (read more)
Want Felicia Pride at Your Engagement or Event?
Now Booking for Fall and Spring Appearances and Speaking Engagements!... (read more)
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