African-American Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators 1st Conference Apr. 25, 2009, Charlotte NC
African-American Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators conference provides new and seasoned writers and artists with opportunities to network and learn from expert editors and published authors and illustrators in Charlotte, NC, April 25, 2009.
“I bet I could write or illustrate a kids’ book.” Has this thought ever crossed your mind? Or are you a published author or illustrator that needs a boost? If so, register now for the history-making African-American Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (AACBWI) conference online at AACBWI.com to be held at the Hilton Charlotte University Place hotel in Charlotte, NC.
New Kid’s Book on President-Elect Obama
KID’S BOOK ON PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA SHIPPING EVEN AS YOU READ THIS
Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) – Noted author of books and other educational materials for children, Carole Marsh, released on November 5 her new book Barack Obama: America’s 44th President, published and distributed by Gallopade International. "November 4, 2008 IS the ‘day that is different’ for African America children," says Marsh, who has been writing black history books for kids 7 to 17 for more than 30 years. "It is the day they got proof that they can be anything they want to be! Perhaps more importantly, they now see proven evidence of why education is so essential and that studying hard in school is certainly worth the effort and a key to success."
Meet Princess Briana
BLACK PRINCESS LAUNCHES THE WORLDWIDE ROYALTY CLUB TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM
Washington, DC (BlackNews.com) – The Princess Briana Royalty Club is a fun online community for children ages 6 to 12 who receive inspiring emails from Princess Briana, play games, and enter contests to win a wide variety of prizes. The announcement of the Princess Briana Royalty Club follows the recent news of Just Like Me, Inc. signing a distribution deal that will for the first time distribute the Princess Briana book in the United States, Europe, and Canada.
Princess Briana is the main character in a fairytale book and movie of the same name created to be as entertaining as other fairytales while inspiring children to value themselves and the unique talents they possess. The Princess Briana Royalty Club is a part of the Princess Briana World created by Just Like Me, Inc. In the process of having fun in this online community children learn to appreciate non-traditional aspects of beauty, the values of friendship, and the importance of fair play. Any child can sign-up from around the world at www.princessbriana.com for free.
Just Us Books Celebrates 20th Anniversary
JUST US BOOKS CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY WITH BOOK FAIR FEATURING BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OMAR TYREE
East Orange, NJ (BlackNews.com) – Just Us Books, the nation’s leading independent publisher of Black-interest books for young people, will celebrate its milestone 20th anniversary with a children’s book fair celebration. The event will be held Saturday, October 25, from 11 am to 3 pm at the Whitlock/Lane Cultural Center of Imani Baptist Church, located at 117 Elmwood Ave. in East Orange, NJ.
New York Times best-selling author, Omar Tyree, whose 18 published books, which include the popular novel Flyy Girl, have sold nearly two million copies worldwide, will be the featured author. Tyree is the author of Just Us Books’ newest release, 12 Brown Boys, a collection of short stories that focus on the lives of pre-teen boys. The book fair will also feature other celebrated children’s book authors and illustrators who will be available to autograph copies of their books purchased at the event.
In the Trenches Trolling for Gems
Brown Bookshelf Opens Submissions for 2009 28 Days Later Campaign
When The Brown Bookshelf (BBS), a website designed to push awareness of the myriad of African American voices writing for young readers, launched last Fall, the founders knew they were filling a void. But the authors, Varian Johnson, Paula Chase, Carla Sarratt, and Kelly Starling Lyons and author/illustrator, Don Tate had no idea the void’s magnitude, until t hey were already knee deep in submissions. “Near ly two hundred author names were submitted in a thirty-day window,” says BBS Co-founder and Young Adult author, Paula Chase. “I don’t think I’ve ever been able to name two hundred African American children’s authors and, no surprise, many of them were authors I’d never heard of.”
Author Launches Children’s Book Series About Autism
Mrs. Williams-Hines and son, Joshua, hope to promote autism awareness and understanding through her No Small Victories book series in which Joshua plays the main character.
Springfield, MA (BlackNews.com) – Author and autism awareness advocate, Jacqueline Williams-Hines, announces the release of her second children’s book in her No Small Victories book series, The Adventures of Suther Joshua from Planet Yethican. Mrs. Williams-Hines is the parent of an 11-year-old son with autism, and a strong advocate for autism awareness and social inclusion. Currently working on the third book in her series, she hopes to introduce various aspects of autism to her son’s typical peers in an effort to promote understanding and acceptance.
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