April 28 - 30, 2016
Detroit, Michigan
Keynote Beverly Jenkins
Host Authors
Elaine Overton
Karen White Owens
For more information:
RomanceSlamJam.org
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Romance Slam Jam 2016 Registration is OPEN! #michlit #amreading #Detroit Apr28-30th #RSJ2016
April 28 - 30, 2016
Detroit, Michigan
Keynote Beverly Jenkins
Host Authors
Elaine Overton
Karen White Owens
For more information:
RomanceSlamJam.org
Subject: Don't Forget: The 2016 Hurston/Wright Award for College Writing Awards Deadline is March 21st!
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Wednesday, March 9, 2016
#Detroit event this weekend & next Little @313Libraries Originals exhibition #michlit #motownwriters #motownlit
Friends of the Detroit Little Libraries campaign:
It's possible you may not have heard of him, but Mike Kelley was one of Detroit's seminal sons, widely regarded as one of the most influential, visionary and prolific artists of our time. He created installations, sculptures, paintings, photographs, video, performance art and more beginning in the 1970s until his 2012 death in Los Angeles. His work is in museum collections around the world.
One of his last pieces was a replica of his childhood home in Westland. Known as the "Mobile Homestead," the structure is located behind the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) and used in accordance with Kelley's last wishes: to exhibit art with a social mission.
We are honored and beyond thrilled to announce that the Little Library Originals exhibition will be on display at the Mobile Homestead for three months starting from Jan. 15- April 24.
The exhibit aims to highlight our efforts to address Detroit neighborhoods that are book deserts -- meaning that many children and adults have few, if any, books in their home. Book deserts in Detroit will be the topic of a panel discussion in April, along with other programs including an artist talk, four story times for kids and book giveaways.
Some of you may recall that the Little Library Originals show was created last summer when 13 artists accepted an invitation to help promote literacy and community in Detroit through the take a book, leave a book movement known as the Little Free Library. We gave the artists plain little libraries, and they transformed them with their artwork. A one-night exhibition, colliding art, literacy and community, was held in August at the 4731 Gallery in the Grand River Creative Corridor.
Since then, we have worked to make the Little Library Originals a traveling exhibit, per the vision of Eno Laget, one of the participating artists. First on display at the Detroit Public Library, and now at the Mobile Homestead.
During the Mobile Homestead show, we will highlight the campaign of Detroit Little Libraries - to expand residents' access to books through the installation of more Little Free Libraries in neighborhoods. Since our launch in September 2014, we have created numerous partners, installed nearly 150 Little Free Libraries in Detroit and distributed thousands of books.
The show will be open every weekend through April 24, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday throughSunday.
Additionally, programs have been planned, including:
*** March 30, 1 p.m.: Live taping of Alex Trajano's podcast, The Beginning of the End, which explores universal themes of humanity through the lens of when things begin to end.
*** April 16, 11 a.m.: Book Deserts in Detroit, a panel discussion, featuring Nell Duke, University of Michigan professor of literacy, language and culture; Satori Shakoor, executive director of the Society for the Re-Institutionalization of Storytelling, and Ethriam Cash Brammer, associate dean of the Center for Latina/o and Latin American Studies at Wayne State University.
Moderated by Mary-Catherine Harrison, University of Detroit-Mercy English associate professor.
*** April 24, 1 p.m.: 826Michigan presents, A Lantern of Fireflies: An Illustrated Treasury of Tales of Adventure, Discovery, and Magic. This publication features twenty Huron High School ninth-graders and a class of second-grade students from Mitchell Elementary, in Ann Arbor. Volunteers from 826Michigan will be reading for this Sunday storytime.
Thanks so much to the artists who have used their art to promote reading in Detroit, and further our and Mike Kelley's vision: Barbara Barefield, Loretta Bradfield, Mary Fortuna, Debora Grace, Jesse Kassel, Eno Laget, Kelly O’Hara, Ndubisi Okoye, Rashaun Rucker, John Sauve, Mitchell Schorr, Pam Shapiro, and Fatima Sow.
Please share this invitation with your friends, and we look forward to seeing you during this very special exhibition.
Warmly,
Kim
Kim Kozlowski
Detroit Little Libraries
Detroit Little Libraries launched a campaign in September 2014 to promote reading and community in the city and there are now nearly 150 Little Free Libraries in front of homes, faith-based organizations, schools, community gardens, small businesses, parks, health care centers and more.
Our partners have included Rx for Reading Detroit, Detroit Rotary, Detroit Kiwanis, Detroit SOUP, Detroit Bikes, Detroit Public Library, Community United for Progress, General Motors, Chrysler, the Detroit News and Free Press, the Boy Scouts, the Girl Scouts, Toys for Tots, the Grand River Creative Corridor, First United Methodist Church of Birmingham, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Novi teachers, and several individuals, including many Eagle Scouts and two young people who make the libraries the centerpiece of their miztvah service project. And, of course, the Little Free Library.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Join #MichLIT author Tammy Turner March12th for The Art of Networking @DetroitLibrary w/#MotownWriters
http://www.meetup.com/michiganliterarynetwork/events/228301717/
The Art of Networking
This workshop will enable and empower the participants with the tools necessary to be successful at building, nurturing and expanding their business relationships. There are tools, tips to enable the career professional, the student and entrepreneurs. This workshop is for the novice networker as well as the more seasoned professional.
B
ooks can be purchased on Amazon or from website at www.MyTammyTurner.com
Saturday, March 5, 2016
Local Radio Host Launches New Book Trailer at Launch Party via @royalpublicity cc: @TeeElice
Local Radio Host Launches New Book Trailer at Launch Party
Detroit, MI (February 24, 2016)-Metro Detroit author will raise her glass to make a collective toast to the fool, a play on words but also the title to her fourth book, Toast To The Fool. The entertaining book release party will take place at The Northwest Activities Center on March 18 from 7:00pm-11:00pm.
Toast To The Fool chronicles the experiences of five friends as they try to recover from their personal bouts with their inner 'fool.' Their missteps guide them through a series of tragedies, betrayals and lies. Their recovery depends on the solidness of their friendship and faith beyond their own insecurities. "The book is likened to an Urban 'Crash,' says Christian. 'It will intertwine the characters to the point where all their actions will culminate with a surprising ending."
Guests of the book launch will be treated to the viewing of 'Toast To The Fool' Book Trailer and a Q & A with the author. Dawn "WisdomThePsalmist" Crooks will recite the poem also entitled Toast To The Fool inspired by the book's debut. Crooks is a well known and sought after Ohio-based poet who has hosted several open mic events in and around Cincinnati.
Tracie also known as 'T Elice the Motor City Sis' is CEO of B Cyde of Multi Media an entertainment resource company dedicated to producing an array of mature, eclectic, creative artistic events & products. Currently B Cyde Multi Media produces The Back on the B Cyde radio show and is launching the B Cyde Books imprint dedicated to debut indie authors through consultation guiding them through the critical first steps of self-publishing co-owner and station manager of 7 Mile Radio, LLC. Christian hosts the highly popular Back on the B Cyde radio show that airs every Saturday at 11am on 7MileRadio.com
For media interviews contact Cheryl Pope at www.royalpublicity.net or by calling 313-412-9053
Friday, March 4, 2016
It's Your Time! The Aspiring Writers Association of American Conference April 23 #AWAOA @TenitaJEditor
Beyond excited for this conference! Don't wait! It will fill up and space is limited. Not your ordinary writers conference! #BIG #DOORS https://www.eventbrite.com/e/its-your-time-awaoa-2016-writing-conference-tickets-20403144354
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Romance Slam Jam 2016 Registration is OPEN! #michlit #amreading #Detroit Apr28-30th #RSJ2016
April 28 - 30, 2016
Detroit, Michigan
Keynote Beverly Jenkins
Host Authors
Elaine Overton
Karen White Owens
For more information:
RomanceSlamJam.org
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