In celebration of Black History Month, the Black Writers' Guild.MD, PG Chapter, presents the 2007
Afrocentric Book Expo Logo
. It will take place in the Mall at Prince Georges located at 3500 East West Highway, (Route 410) Hyattsville, MD 20782 on February 24, 2007 from 10am-5pm. The Mistress of Ceremonies is Ms. Valerie Coleman with Butterfly Press,LLC.
Now in its fourth year, the Black Writers' Guild, MD -- Prince George's Chapter will showcase African-American literary talent.
Some of the participating exhibitors in the 2007
Afrocentric Book Expo Logo
include:
Monique Douglass,Author
Teressa Leath, Author
Ambrose Lane, Sr, Author, Political/Religious Commentator, and Radio Talk Show Host for WPFW
La Shawn Samuel, Author
Robyn Ringgold, Author
Anita Lambert, Author
T.S. Grant, Author
Jude Andreasen, Author
Darrell Cador, Author
Delois Jackson, Founder and CEO of TAN-D Enterprises, Author and Inspirational Speaker
Yvonne Cooper, Author
Jessica Tilles, Author, Publisher, Founder, and CEO of Xpress Yourself Publishing, LLC, Poetic Press (an XYP imprint), Dancing Moon Productions, LLC, Jessica Tilles Ink, and The Writer's Assistant
Bobby Morrison,Author
Jesse Sharp, Author
J.R. Fenwick, Author
Lisa Shepard Stewart, Author
Sheila Riley, Author
Alexis Dobbins, Author
Ella Curry, Author
Leslie Allen, Author
George Wilson, Author
Michelle Sewell, Editor and Founder of Girl Child Press
Michael J.Burt, Author
Express Yourself Books
Dalani Aamon, CEO and Founder of the Harambee Radio Network, Founder of The Aamon Publishing Company, and Author
There will be activities throughout the day. Among them include:
Writing activities for all ages
Meet Black Writers, Editors and Publishers
Entertainment and Workshops
Poets from DC Creative Writing Workshop
The 2007
Afrocentric Book Expo Logo
is an exciting educational, informative, inspirational and entertaining event to meet black writers and learn about the business of being an author. Over 30 authors, writers, agents, publishers and editors will be attending this wonderful event.
For more information about the 2007
Afrocentric Book Expo Logo
, please visit
http://bwgpg.org/2007expo/main.html
About The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – PG Chapter
The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – PG Chapter is a non-profit organization that brings awareness of African-American literary talent. It is under the direction of Ms. Judine Slaughter, Executive Director. It meets on the second Saturday of the month from 5pm - 7pm, at the Karibu Books Bowie Town Center. For more information visit www.bwgpg.org
About Ms. Judine Slaughter, Executive Director, The Black Writers’ Guild, MD – PG Chapter
Ms. Judine Bishop Slaughter is the content owner for the Express Yourself Books web site. She has a Bachelors degree in Organizational Management, and was nominated into Who's Who for Students in American Colleges and Universities. She is also a member of the Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society. Ms. Slaughter has successfully organized the Black Writers' Guild, MD -- Prince George's Chapter for the last three years, by inviting writers and authors to present their expertise on publishing. She uses her expertise as a Competent Toastmaster, book reviewer, book publisher, and author of “Clear Skinned” to promote writers of African descent. For more information about her, visit www.eybooks.org
About the Author
Afrika Midnight Asha Abney is a Native Washingtonian, freelance poet, freelance writer, former host and events coordinator, author of Dancers In The Wind (a re-released self publication poetry book), Voices of Tomorrow (a re-released self - published poetry publication that is divided into four sections, 9-11, Anthrax, Sniper Shooting and War),and Balanced Heart (a self published poetry book). She also is the author of Momma's Journey (a collection of short poems about motherhood).
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