23 Feb
Greetings Family,
I was talking with a good friend earlier this week about her desire to become a published author. She then suggested that I write a series of blogs about the topic. As I began the process I initially struggled with a small bout of writers block. A-ha, ureka, ding!…however you like […]
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15 Feb
Greetings family,
Could it be true? Is it possible that African American consumers are bringing down “Black Bookstores?”
A recent survey conducted by GMI, found that “After paying for housing, 70% of African-American respondents spend less than one-fifth of their income at African-American owned establishments. Half spend less than 10% of their income at African-American […]
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06 Feb
The NEA (National Education Association) has put together a recommended list of 100 books for African American children. The list consists of books for every child from pre-kindergarten to high school senior. What is great about this list is that these books are creative, enduring, & endearing. I would however add one […]
Posted in Books, News, Core Books, Education, Literature, African American Books by: TheLitLounge
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04 Feb
Good Morning All,
I decided to take a short stroll through the blogosphere and happened upon a blog entry entitled “Nigglature takes a blow.” The young lady who authored this blog took a stand at her college bookstore by writing a letter to store management requesting that they remove the Street Fiction titles from the section […]
Posted in Books, Literature, Issues, Street Fiction, African American Books by: TheLitLounge
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