MahoganyBooks Presents: The Lit Lounge

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You know I like to keep you all informed of what’s going on in the book industry and today is no different. The NAACP is holding its annual Author Pavilion in Cincinnati, OH on July 15-17, 2008. It’s a great opportunity to interact with your favorite authors & poets. What makes […]

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Seeing that April is National Poetry Month I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite poems. In determining which poet & poem I wanted to start with I had to think about what poetry is to me. At it’s best, a poet/wordsmith paints a picture that tells a timeless story […]

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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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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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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 […]