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Charlotte Literary Festival 2008
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Category: Writing and Poetry
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Susan Jeffers & the director
There will be a special segment at the festival in which the founder of the festival, Darren "Jaz" Vincent, will meet the renowned author of "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyways," Susan Jeffers. The Charlotte Observer conducted a major story last year about the festival director and how Dr. Jeffers' book changed his life..it was the first book he read from front to back! Somehow, Dr. Jeffers learned of the story and agreed to be featured at the 2008 Charlotte Literary Festival.
The Observer article also mentioned two other books that played a important role in the director's life and led him to open RealEyes Bookstore and start the Charlotte Literary Festival. These books were "The Cracker Jack Box, How to Become the Prize" and "Who Moved my Cheese." The author of "The Cracker Jack Box, How to Become the Prize", Dale Henry will also be featured at the festival this year! Dale Henry is an extraordinary and humorous speaker who frequently works with Fortune 500 companies.
- Susan Jeffers will speak at 2 p.m.
- Book Signing at 2:45 p.m.
- Dale Henry will speak at 5 p.m.
- Book Signing at 5:45 p.m.
Tickets are only $10 and the event is FREE to children 12 and under! This is pocket change considering the entertainment we have lined up for you! The Charlotte Literary Festival is hosting some of the best speakers in the country this year. Over 10,000 people will witness one of the biggest inspirational events of the summer. Don't miss out - tickets are limited.
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Michael & Rickie Beckwith
Another figure who inspired Jaz's life will also make an appearance...the one and only Michael Barnard Beckwith. Rev. Beckwith is a world leader and teacher in the New Thought-Ancient Wisdom tradition of spirituality. He is the founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, and cofounder of the Association for Global New Thought and the Season for Nonviolence, extensions of his vision of one human family united on a foundation of peace, based on the spiritual origin of every man, woman, and child. Rev. Beckwith has been a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show and was part of the movie "The Secret." He is author of Inspirations of the Heart (currently nominated as a finalist for the Nautilus Book Award), Forty Day Mind Fast Soul Feast, A Manifesto of Peace, and Living from the Overflow. A special musical performance by Rickie Beckwith will precede Rev. Beckwith's presentation.
- Rickie Beckwith will perform at 1p.m.
- CD Signing at 2 p.m.
- Michael Beckwith will speak at 1:30 p.m.
- Book Signing at 2 p.m.
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Susan Taylor
Susan Taylor is another incredible woman who needs no introduction! She has been the driving force behind one of the most celebrated African American-owned business success stories of the past three decades. Formerly the editor-in-chief of Essence Magazine, Ms. Taylor is now editorial director and the author of several books.
- Susan Taylor will speak at 4 p.m.
- Book Signing at 4:45 p.m.
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Terry Brooks
You can't get better than this. With twelve million books in print and eighteen consecutive New York Times bestsellers, Terry Brooks is a master of the fantasy genre. An avid writer since high school, Brooks was inspired to write fantasy fiction after reading THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Practicing law during the day and writing at night, he published his first book in 1977, THE SWORD OF SHANNARA, which became a New York Times bestseller.
Sci Fi/Fantasy Costume Contest. Wear your favorite Sci Fi costume and the top three (3) contestants will win one of the following:
- $500
- Signed copies of all Terry Brooks' books
- $200 Bi Lo Gift Card
Register at the festival by 4 p.m. (No real weapons, please.)
- Terry Brooks will speak at 6 p.m.
- Costume Contest at 6:15 p.m.
- Book Signing at 6:45 p.m.
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Karrine Steffans
In 2005, New York Times Bestselling Author, Karrine Steffans, released a memoir of her complicated, yet thrilling former life and lifestyle, Confessions of a Video Vixen. Determined to make a difference, Karrine has openly shared her past in hopes to encourage young women, not only in the hip-hop industry but everywhere, to speak out against abuse. She stands by her own belief that "just because you may have started off wrong doesn't mean you won't end up right."
- Karrine Steffans will speak at 8 p.m.
- Book Signing at 8:45 p.m.
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Blue's Clues
Blue's Clues will also be featured at the festival. Blue will make random appearances throughout the day, so don't forget your camera!
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Mike Minter
Mike Minter has been a pillar of the Carolina Panther defense since joining the team in 1997. Known as one of the most consistent performers in professional football, Minter is one of the rare players who has spent his entire career with one organization. He has seen the highs of playing in the Super Bowl and the lows of a team that won only a single game in a 16 game season. As a motivational speaker, Mike's insights are unique, his delivery impeccable, and his credentials unparalleled. He makes his listeners laugh, he makes them think, and, above all, he encourages them to become everything that God intended for them. Mike Minter is truly one of our most cherished community leaders.
- Mike Minter will speak at 7 p.m.
- Book Signing at 7:45 p.m.
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Get Involved
Be a part of history... Tickets only $10. Kids are FREE. Only at the CLF can your children have fun and be inspired by the best in the game at the same time!!!
- VENDORS - Call 704-377-8989 (NO FOOD)
- VOLUNTEERS - Call 704-713-9676
- SPONSORSHIP - Call 704-965-0434
- AUTHORS (Authors Lane) - 704-737-4335
MEDIA INQUIRES: For interviews, sponsorships, and/or individual press release contact Jameka Whitten with JSW Media Group at 704-965-3297 or email jameka@jswmediagroup.com.
For donations for the "Kickoff to Writing" Scholarship Program, call 704-965-0434 or mail check to: RealEyes Bookstore, 3306-A N. Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
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Little Bill
Little Bill is the latest character to sprout from the fertile mind of comedian Bill Cosby, and both the show and the character reflect the wisdom, outlook, and humor of their creator. Bring your kids out to see Little Bill live at the Charlotte Literary Festival.
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Terrie Williams
Terrie Williams founded the Terrie Williams Agency in 1988 after meeting famous jazz musician Miles Davis in the hospital. She began representing him and soon signed on her next big client, comedian Eddie Murphy. Since then, Williams has gone on to represent superstars such as Janet Jackson, Russell Simmons, Johnnie Cochran, Stephen King, and Sally Jesse Raphael, as well as organizations like HBO and Essence Communications. Today, the Terrie Williams Agency is a division of PGP Communications, where Williams serves as vice chair. She also cofounded The Stay Strong Foundation for the well-being of America's youth.
Terrie Williams will be joined by her mentee and author of the memoir, "War of the Bloods," Dashaun "Jiwe" Morris. Dashaun is a former gang member of the "Bloods" and now full-time gang expert.
- Terrie Williams will speak at 3:15 p.m.
- Book Signing at 3:45 p.m.
- Dashaun "Jiwe" Morris will speak at 3 p.m.
- Book Signing at 3:45 p.m.
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Christian Panel
The Christian Panel 2008 brings you a panel of Christian Authors and speakers ready to discuss writing Christian fiction and much more! Essence Magazine's Bestseller Michelle Andrea Bowen, author of Church Folk, Second Sunday and Holy Ghost Corner, is one of the distinguished members of this year's panel.
Also on the panel, New York Times & Essence magazine's bestseller, Jacquelin Thomas initially published in the romance genre but decided to follow the call of her heart to write inspirational fiction. Her books include The Prodigal Husband, Saved in the City, Redemption, and Jezebel. She also has a Young Adult series that deals with teen problems. Thomas feels that today's teens are confronted with many serious issues and need to balance society's demands with Christian values.
New York Times & Essence bestseller, Victoria Christopher Murray, will also be featured. She is author of Joy, Temptation, and several Young Adults titles.
New York Times & Essence bestseller, Sharon Ewell Foster, is the author of several award-winning gospel novels, including Abraham's Well, which explores her Indian heritage. She also wrote Passing Samaria, Riding through Shadows, and many more. Influential author T.D. Jakes calls her "the Picasso of the pen."
- The Christian Panel will take place at 12 p.m.
- Book Signing at 12:45 p.m.
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Sponsorship
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BOOK CLUBS
For book clubs with ten or more people, we're offering you a chance to meet your favorite author and/or speaker! All you have to do is send us an email with your ticket number stating which 2008 CLF author/speaker you want to meet, and why your group wants to meet him or her. We will allow up to 30 book clubs to participate.
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Family Dollar presents the Kickoff to Writing Scholarship
The CLF will begin with the "Kickoff to Writing" program, which gets kids to create their own original comic book or short story. The "Kickoff to Writing" program is designed for children of all ages. Just have your child write a story in which they choose a hero (teacher, parent, or other role model) to save the world by using words instead of magic powers. The first 100 kids to submit the application (it's FREE) and comic book or short story will be invited to the festival. Each student will be awarded, and one will win the Stephanie Mills Scholarship. Others will have their comic book published. Contest deadline: Friday, August 15, 2008. Winners will be announced: Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
The goal of the contest, like that of the whole Literary Festival, is to promote literacy and explore the power of books. We hope this contest will engage students by encouraging them to create as well as read. The experience of writing his or her own book can to have a long-lasting effect on a child and his or her relationship to books. Our goal is to show them that they too can create great literature.
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THE KIDS CORNER
The Public Library will present The Kids Corner. As most of you know, the Public Library knows how to entertain and educate children. So with that in mind, the Kids Corner will be full of fun and exciting activities.
Also, The North Carolina Dance Theater presents..
- Snow White (Dance-A-Story)
- The Nutcracker (Dance-A-Story)
- Peter & The Wolf (Dance-A-Story)
KIDS ARE FREE!!!
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Special Appearances...
Additional New York Times Best Selliers include:
- Mary B. Morrison
- Omar Tyree
- PYNK
- Terri Woods
- Cheris Hodges
Additional Appearances include:
- Grammy Award winner Stephanie Mills
- J. L. KING, HIV/STD prevention activist, educator and author of "On the Down Low"
- Author of ROLLIN WITH DR. DRE, Bruce Williams
- Cofounder of the Harlem Book Fair & Hachett Group publicist Linda Duggins
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Tuesday, June 03, 2008
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The Line UP.........
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Category: Writing and Poetry
Press Release
The 2008 Charlotte Literary Festival will take place September 6th in Uptown Charlotte at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Our mission at The Charlotte Literary Festival is to foster an atmosphere of unity, awareness and growth, through literature, art and culture.
We have something for everyone this year!!! We created a unique arena that inspires, promotes literacy and its fun. Where else would you want to be? The line up includes:
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Susan Jeffers |
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Feel the Fear & Do It Anyway!
The author that wrote the book that helped change the owner of Realeyes Bookstore, Darren Vincent's life! Susan Jeffers, Ph.D. has helped millions of people throughout the world overcome their fears, heal their relationships, and move forward in life with confidence and love.
She is the author of many internationally renowned books including Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway®. As well as being a best-selling author, Susan is a sought-after public speaker and has been a guest on many radio and television shows internationally.
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Susan L Taylor |
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Essence Magazine
Another incredible woman who needs no introduction! Susan L. Taylor has been the driving force behind one of the most celebrated African American owned business success stories of the past three decades. She is the senior editorial executive at the venerable communications company and writes the popular In the Spirit column each month.
A fourth-generation entrepreneur, Taylor was the founder of her own company, Nequai Cosmetics, before becoming ESSENCE's fashion and beauty editor and, in 1981, its editor-in-chief. She is the author of three books: In the Spirit: The Inspirational Writings of Susan L. Taylor, Lessons in Living and Confirmation: The Spiritual Wisdom That Has Shaped Our Lives, the latter coauthored with her husband, Khephra Burns. She is also a greatly sought-after speaker, delivering inspiring messages of hope and possibility that encourage us to reclaim and reorient our lives and society and create, peaceful, productive, sustainable communities.
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Stephanie Mills |
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Grammy Award Winner...
One of my favorite singers of all time, Ms. Stephanie Mills who really needs no introduction! She first came to fame as "the little girl with the big voice" as the star of the hit Broadway play, The Wiz, an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's classic book, The Wizard Of Oz. She had many R&B hits such as "I Have Learned to Respect the Power of Love," "I Feel Good All Over," "(You're Puttin') A Rush On Me," and "Home" along with one certified million selling single, "Never Knew Love Like This Before." The Charlotte Literary Festival will award the "Stephanie Mills Scholarship" to a student during the "Kick off to Writing" ceremony during the festival.
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Terry Brooks |
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Sci- Fi Lovers...
You can't get better than this...With twelve million books in print, and eighteen consecutive New York Times bestsellers, Terry Brooks is a master of the fantasy genre. An avid writer since high school, Brooks was inspired to write fantasy fiction after reading THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Whilst practicing law during the day, he wrote at night and in 1977 published THE SWORD OF SHANNARA.
It became an instant success and became the first work of fiction to appear on the New York Times trade paperback bestseller list, where it remained for over five months. Brooks has been unstoppable ever since. After publishing the SHANNARA trilogy, Brooks retired from law to devote himself to his writing career. He continued to write outstandingly successful fantasy fiction, including the MAGIC KINGDOM series, and it was whilst writing THE WORD & VOID trilogy that George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, personally asked Terry to write the novelization to STAR WARS EPISODE 1: The Phantom Menace. Brooks didn't hesitate and a month before the release of the movie, the book was published with great success. Terry has returned to the SHANNARA series with two new trilogies - THE VOYAGE OF JERLE and HIGH DRUID OF SHANNARA.
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Terrie Williams |
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Stay Strong Foundation
After working for a number of years as a social worker, Williams founded the Terrie Williams Agency in 1988 after meeting Miles Davis in the hospital. She began representing him, and her next big client, Eddie Murphy. Williams is also the author of three books: The Personal Touch: What You Really Need to Succeed in Today's Fast-paced Business World, Stay Strong: Simple Life Lessons for Teens and A Plentiful Harvest: and her latest Black Pain: It Just Looks Like We're Not Hurting. Stay Strong has been used nationwide in schools, and was the catalyst for launching the Stay Strong Foundation, a nationwide non-profit organization for youth.
Williams is also a highly sought-after speaker, and has had speaking engagements with Fortune 500 companies, universities and numerous other organizations. She is the recipient of several awards, including the New York Women in Communications Matrix Award, where she was the first African American woman to win the award, and the Citizen's Committee for the New York Marietta Tree Award for Public Service. This year The Charlotte Literary Festival will feature bestselling author, Terrie Williams along with her mentee Dashaun "Jiwe" Morris(featured in the April issue of Essence magazine).
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Karrine Steffans |
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Video Vixen...
New York Times Best Selling Author, Karrine Steffans, released her complicated, yet, thrilling former life and lifestyle are captured in the pages on her memoir, Confessions of a Video Vixen, making a biography almost obsolete. Although living a not-so-pretty life, Karrine has openly shared her past in hopes to encourage young women not only in the industry of hip-hop but all over, to speak out against abuse and stopping the cycle. She frequently uses her own adage, "just because you may have started off wrong, doesn't mean you won't end up right".
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Dr. Rev. Michael Beckwith & Rickie Beckwith |
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The Secret...
Michael Bernard Beckwith is a world leader and teacher in the New Thought-Ancient Wisdom tradition of spirituality. He is the founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, cofounder of the Association for Global New Thought, and the Season for Nonviolence, which are extensions of his vision of one human family united on a foundation of peace, based on the spiritual origin of every man, woman, and child. As seen on the Oprah Winfrey Show and part of the movie "The Secret". He and his wife, Rickie Byars Beckwith will speak at the literary festival. He is author of Inspirations of the Heart (currently nominated as a finalist for the Nautilus Book Award), Forty Day Mind Fast Soul Feast, A Manifesto of Peace, and Living from the Overflow.
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World Wrestling Entertainment
The "Nature Boy" Ric Flair is an American professional wrestler currently retired from World Wrestling Entertainment. He has been one of the leading personalities in professional wrestling since the mid 1970s and is considered to be among the elite names in the history of the industry, having been a 16-time World Champion.
Ric Flair is a leader in this community, a NY Times best seller and inspirational speaker for adults and children. We're in negotiation with World Wrestling Entertainment, if interested in sponsoring Ric Flair, call 704-965-0434.
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Snoop (TBA) |
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We need your help!!!
Felicia Pearson, also known as Snoop is the star of the HBO series, The Wire. Felicia was raised with both of her parents incarcerated. Her pretty face shows no sign of the pitfalls life had set for her, abandonment, violence and ultimately incarceration.
Felicia's story is proof that one can overcome the odds. She is a great speaker and motivator for all ages. We're in negotiation with Snoop, if interested in sponsoring her, call 704-965-0434.
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The "Best of the Best"!!!
The Christian Panel 2008, brings you a panel of Christian Authors and speakers ready to discuss writing Christian fiction and more! Essence Magazine's Best-seller Michelle Andrea Bowen, author of Church Folk, Second Sunday and Holy Ghost Corner.
New York Times & Essence magazine's best-seller, Jacquelin Thomas, author of The Prodigal Husband, Saved in the City, Redemption, Jezebel and many more, initially published in the romance genre, but decided to follow the call on her heart to write inspirational fiction. She also has a Young Adult collection of books that she feels teens are confronted with so much, that they need to not only hear what the world has to say about those things, but what the bible says.
New York Times & Essence best seller, Victoria Christopher Murray, author of Joy, Temptation, and several Young Adults titles.
New York Times & Essence best seller, Sharon Ewell Foster, author of several award-winning gospel novels, including Abraham's Well that takes you into the journey of her Indian heritage, Passing Samaria, Riding through Shadows and many more! T.D. Jakes says she is "the picasso of the pen"!
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Linda A. Duggins |
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Co Founder of the Harlam Book Fair...
Linda A. Duggins is the Director of Multicultural Publicity at Hachette Book Group, USA. As Co-founder of the Harlem Book Fair, she has helped to create a nationally recognized venue that promotes literacy and literary expressions with writers of the Diaspora. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Caribbean International Literary Festival, held in Antigua, as well as the Board of Directors of the Queensbridge Scholarship Fund, serving college bound students in the Queensbridge and Ravenswood housing developments. Linda represents some of the elite authors in this industry including Terrie Williams, Teri Woods, Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Karrine Steffans and Nalo Hopkinsonand many more.
The CLF will host a "Author's Lane" in which the NY Times Best Sellers will conduct a book signing at the end of it. Linda will conduct a question and answer for all participating authors in the "Authors Lane". So, for all you self publishing and upcoming authors, get your spot now because the spots are running out.
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Become a part of history! This is how the "big dogs" promote their businesses! We're only two weeks away from the deadline for sponsors. Call 704-965-0434 for more information.
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Book Signings
All day long we will have a New York Times Best Selling Author sign their books. Additional names include:
- Mary B. Morrison
- Kimberla Lawson Roby
- Omar Tyree
- Cheris Hodges
- PYNK
- and coming to Charlotte - Terri Woods
- The website will be updated regularly for additions!!
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Partners |
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We partnered with some of the biggest and baddest folks in this community! Partners include:
- Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County
- Charlotte Shout
- 101 Steps 2 Success Foundation
- Family Dollar
- The Carolina Panthers
- Best Buy
- UNC Charlotte
- The World Wrestling Entertainment
- The Blake Hotel
- 704events.com
- You can be next!!!
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THE KIDS CORNER |
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The Public Library presents...
The Public Library presents The Kids Corner. As most of you know, the Public Library knows how to entertain and educate children. So with that in mind, the Kids Corner will be phenomenal! Special guest and shows include:
- SpongeBob Squarepants
- Dora The Explorer
The North Carolina Dance Theater presents..
- Snow White (Dance-A-Story)
- The Nutcracker (Dance-A-Story)
- Peter & The Wolf (Dance-A-Story)
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Kickoff to Writing
Almost forgot to mention...The CLF will kickoff with the "Kickoff to Writing" program. We designed a program in which kids have to draw their own comic book. The "Kickoff to Writing" program is designed for children of all ages. Just have your child create a story in which they choose a hero (teacher, parent, etc) to save the world. They have to save the world by using words instead of magic powers. The first 100 kids to submit the application (it's FREE) and comic book will be invited to the festival. Each student will be awarded, one will win the Stephanie Mills Scholarship, others will have their comic book published. Contest deadline: Friday, August 15, 2008. Winners will be announced: Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
The goal of the contest, like that of the Festival, is to promote literacy. We hope this contest will engage students by enticing them to read and encouraging them to write. We expect the experience of participating in the following activities to have a lasting and rippling affect on the children and their relationship to books. Our goal is to show them that they too can create great literature.
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Limited Space!
FREE for kids 12 and under (two kids per adult). Adults ONLY $10.00
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Contest |
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Win FREE books
Be sure to check our website for the "Author of the Week". Starting July 1st, we will giveaway 2 books every week by the featured "Author of the Week". All you have to do is purchase a ticket for the event and email us your ticket number. Every Saturday we will announce two winners. Winners will be chosen by a random drawing.
Email us at: president@realeyesbookstore.com. Subject: Author of the week
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Mike Minter |
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Former NFL Carolina Panthers
And you thought we were done...
Mike Minter has been a pillar of the Carolina Panther defense since joining the team in 1997. Known as one of the most consistent performers in professional football, Minter is a rare breed having spent his entire career with one organization. He has seen the highs of playing in the Super Bowl and the lows of a team that won but one game in a 16 game season. As a motivational speaker, Mike's insights are unique, his delivery impeccable, his credentials unparalleled. He makes his listeners laugh, he makes them think and, above all, he encourages them to become everything that God intended for them. Mike Minter is also one of our community leaders!!!
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Be a part of history...
- VENDORS - Call 704-737-4335 (NO FOOD)
- VOLUNTEERS - Call 704-377-8989
- SPONSORSHIP - Call 704-965-0434
- AUTHORS (Authors Lane) - 704-737-4335
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
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CLF Sept. 6 ....Just Added..."Best of the Best" African American Authors Panel
The "Best of the Best" African American Christian Authors Panel
Including:
Michele Andrea Bowen — author of Church Folks, Second Sunday & the Holy Corner.
Jacquelin Thomas — award winning, best selling author with twenty-five titles in print including Young Adult.
Victoria Christopher Murray— Essence best selling author of six Christian-based fiction novels including Young Adults.
Sharon Ewell Foster— bestselling, award-winner of gospel novels.
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Friday, May 02, 2008
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The Love and Football Tour 08!!!!!!!!!!
Current mood:  peaceful
Category: Writing and Poetry
Tour Dates:
August 16th: Real Eyes Book Store, Charlotte, NC
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
August 30th: Happy Bookseller, Columbia, SC
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
More dates to be announced
The Love and Football tour:
Starring authors AlTonya Washington and Cheris Hodges
Romance authors AlTonya Washington and Cheris Hodges are putting
passion on the gridiron this summer.
Both authors are showing another side of the strong and sexy men who
run and score touch downs on the field in their newest novels.
AlTonya brings "Rival's Desire" the story of two stars, one a sultry
singer and the other a sexy football player, who are thrust together
to run their grandmothers' business.
Cheris tells the story of a Super Bowl winning wide receiver who
finds himself jilted at the altar and back in the arms of his first
love, the woman who's heart he broke nearly a decade ago in "Let's
Get It On."
Cheris and AlTonya, both South Carolina natives now living in the
Charlotte, NC area, thought, "Since great minds think alike, let's
hit the road together."
The two friends met in 2003 when they were making their debut on the
literary scene. Since that time, AlTonya has published 13 novels,
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