Monthly Archive » October 2008
This page contains 9 entries posted in October 2008
The "Urban" Debate
Publishing/Literary
Author Paula Chase Hyman has an interesting piece on Ypulse about the marketing of young adult novels, particularly those that feature African American protagonists.
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Fall Book Suggestions at The Root
Publishing/Literary
I hear it all the time. In coffee shops. On panels lamenting the decline in reading. In educational centers. On the street. While out with friends. There aren't any good books published anymore.
Publishing/Literary
When Boston-based playwright, poet and Simmons College English professor Afaa Michael Weaver returns home to Baltimore, he often can be found doing tai chi under the trees at Lake Montebello. The martial art, which he has practiced for 20 years, is representative of his life and work, which seamlessly bring together different worlds -- Chinese culture, the African- American experience and poetry.
Barack & Curtis
Bigger Than Hip-Hop
BackList is all about highlighting individuals and organizations that are harnessing the power of words. Filmmaker Byron Hurt definitely fits that bill. We really enjoyed his documentary HIP-HOP: BEYOND BEATS & RHYMES.
Teen Read Week October 12-17, 2008
Education, Events, News
Teen Read Week™ is a national literacy initiative of the Young Adult Library Services Association aimed at teens, their parents, librarians, educators, booksellers and others who share a love for word.
BackList, Publishing/Literary, Video blog
During the very rainy Baltimore Book Festival (which we need to blog about), I had the chance to interview Ron Kavanaugh of Mosaic Literary Magazine. Ron has been in the game for 10 years and counting.
Tina Fey and Little, Brown
Publishing/Literary
Publishers Weekly has reported that former Saturday Night Live star Tina Fey has inked a book deal with Little, Brown. Fey, who stars in the sitcom 30 Rock, but who has been all over the place because of her Sarah Palin character on Saturday Night Live, is said to have received six million for the deal. Although that number hasn't been confirmed.
Video Games and Reading
Publishing/Literary
The New York Times recently published an article that discusses the emerging role of video games--especially those based on books--as a tool to get young people hooked into reading.
BackList, Publishing/Literary
So there's been lots of talk about the lack of titles for African American teens. BackListed recently discussed what HOTLANTA co-author Denene Millner called a "dearth of books written for African-American teens."
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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