Monthly Archive » October 2008

This page contains 9 entries posted in October 2008

The

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.

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.

Afaa Michael Weaver: Spirit of a Poet

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

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 TV: Episode 1 - An Interview with Ron Kavanaugh

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.

Are Young Black Urban Teens Invisible in the YA Publishing Game?

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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