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Using Music & Lyrics to Enlighten
It's the beginning of the spring season in March on the City College campus, as students prepare for the final week of school before spring break. Adam Freas -- or Freas as he's known by most -- leans back in his office chair while Phonte from the rap group Little Brother is heard faintly in the background.
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My first YA novel, actually, correction, my first novel, PATTERSON HEIGHTS was recently chosen by the American Library Association as a 2010 Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers.
To Blog or Not To Blog?
So for some time now (years actually), I've neglected my blog. See I used to blog all the time when I had the humble little blog I started in 2005 over at Blogger. Granted, I was never daily with it.
First Review for PATTERSON HEIGHTS
While doing some research on Barnes & Noble, I came across a review for PATTERSON HEIGHTS. The first I've seen actually. And it's a great one!
I had the pleasure to visit Ocean County Public Library system for three days in July. It was a packed few days. During my time there, I facilitated four interactive workshops for teens at a juvenile detention center and at three branch libraries. The theme of the workshops was "This is Me" and the young people had the opportunity to create soundtracks to their lives.
Need a Speaker?
Fall is right around the corner and many schools and organizations will begin planning for Spring events. If you're in need of a speaker, consider...me. I know, blatant self-promo. But I wouldn't suggest myself if I didn't believe in the programming I provide.
Listen to Me on Marc Steiner
I had the pleasure of being on the Marc Steiner show yesterday. The show airs on WEAA 88.9 Baltimore. We talked about books, getting youth to read, and hip-hop.
New Column at The Root
Big news! I am the new book columnist at The Root. My first column launched today and it's called "If We Ruled the (Literary) World."
Shout-out to the folk over at ThisisRealMusic.com. They interviewed me last year at the Black Lily Film Festival in Philadelphia. You can check out the interview here. It's very, very hard for me to watch myself. So far I've seen a few moments of it to declare that I'm looking a little crazy. But hopefully, you'll enjoy it!
It's All Love Readings in Baltimore!
This month, IT'S ALL LOVE, the wonderful anthology edited by Marita Golden, is having two readings in Baltimore to celebrate the book. Below is more information. I hope to see you at one of the readings!
Felicia and Phonte
"With "The Message," Felicia Pride has perfectly illustrated the motivational nature of rap music, and how it relates to the hip-hop generation. For those who would argue that hip-hop music is a destructive force, "The Message" shows evidence to the contrary and proves there is positivity in rap music for those who want to embrace it."--Phonte of Little Brother
Check Me Out at Clutch
Shout-out to Deanna Sutton for featuring me on the super e-magazine Clutch.
I'm super excited! Last week, I received my galley of IT'S ALL LOVE: BLACK WRITERS ON SOUL MATES, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, a new anthology edited by Marita Golden. The book, which benefits the Hurston/Wright Foundation, includes my short story "Geraldine's Song."
BackList and I are featured in the September/October issue of Upscale magazine. Jennifer Hudson graces the cover.
Felicia Pride on ReNEWal
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Creative Entreprenuers! Spark Your Fire
THE FIRE STARTER SESSIONS is: an e-book meets video transmission of acumen and love. You: are likely sitting on an empir... (read more)
THE MESSAGE Hip-Hop & Literarcy Enrichment Program
Order Your Signed Copy of THE MESSAGE today! Educational institutions around the country--including high schools, out-of... (read more)
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