30 Mar
Greetings Family,
I’m sure you guys are noticing a trend over the last few posts, but with summer right around the corner its a great time to start planning when and how to attend the numerous events that honor & promote African American books & writers. This next event that I want to talk […]
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15 Mar
Greetings Family,
I have got to take the time to promote this event, The 4th Annual Capital BookFest in Largo, MD on October 4, 2008. Yes, I know…it is two full seasons away, but this is an event that takes place in my home area of Prince George’s County. I will relay more information […]
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07 Mar
Greetings Family,
Please check out the press release for the 2008 National Black Writers Conference being hosted by the Medgar Evers College of CUNY. This is a three day conference being held from March 28-30 in Brooklyn, NY. Below is a brief excerpt from the press release:
The 2008 Ninth National Black Writers Conference: Black […]
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06 Mar
Greetings Family,
Here is a quick excerpt from a review of the graphic novel, Incognegro, by George Gene Gustines of The New York Times.
“Aching to become a more recognized part of the booming, cultural Harlem Renaissance, Zane cuts a deal with his editor: one last investigative report in exchange for the positions of managing editor and columnist. Zane’s […]
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01 Mar
Greetings Family,
All I can say is WOW!
While doing some research on PublishersWeekly.com, I came across an article titled “Incognegro: Passing for White to Expose Lynching.” It talked about a graphic novel, Incognegro, written by Mat Johnson and published by Vertigo. This is a story about an African American journalist, Zane Pinchback, who writes […]
Posted in Issues, African American Books, Fiction, Graphic Novel, New Books by: TheLitLounge
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