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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Literary Community Unites To Promote A National Day of Reading In Each State
Contact: Teresa Rae Butler for Cyrus A. Webb, Founder of The Write Stuff Literacy Campaign
teresarae@msn.com 414-915-6953 for Milwaukee ONLY
Earlier this year, ABC News reported that over 30 million Americans ages 16 and up were unable to read or write well. This proves what many have said for some time: Illiteracy is an epidemic that is spreading daily, claiming victims of all ages, nationalities and backgrounds.
Shadow Play Entertainment, Conversations Book Club, The Write Stuff Literacy Campaign and their literary partners are excited to announce a historic event geared towards sharing the gift of reading and books across the United States under a show of united support in each state. On Saturday, November 21, 2009 between the hours of 10-6p.m., The Write Stuff founder and host Cyrus A. Webb is working with others in scheduling Reading Parties throughout the country geared towards 1) speaking in one voice in support of encouraging reading, 2) supporting local authors and their books and 3) providing a positive outlet that is sometimes overlooked with all the chaos going on in the world around us.
Each Reading Party will be designed for that particular area by that particular area. Webb and his supporters will only act as a means to promote the event and help strategize where there is a need for assistance. During the time frame selected by each Reading Party, there will be book signings, book discussions or whatever seems appropriate to that host. The events are part of the Art, Books & Beats movement (www.artbooksandbeats.com) which combines the power of visual/literary art, books and music. Those participating will be listed online at www.thewritestufftv.com identified by their state along with what type of event they are hosting as well as the time of their event. All Reading Parties are free to the public. Teresa Rae Butler is Caption for Milwaukee, WI. Please contact her for that state.
If you are in a position to do so, The Write Stuff Literacy Campaign is asking that you bring a new or used book to the event you attend. Book donations will benefit City Kids Foundation, Common Ground Foundation, Everybody Wins, Reading Tree, Adele's Literacy Library and NEA's "Read Across America".
Have questions about this National Day of Reading? Are you an author, book lover, book club or entertainer that would like to attend in connection with our historic literary event? Contact Teresa Rae Butler at teresarae@msn.com 414-915-6953
event: Atlanta Book Lovers' Day
date: August 30, 2008 01:00PM
location: Country Inn & Suites, 759 Pollard Blvd. SW, Atlanta, GA, United States
description: FREE EVENT!! Conversations Book Club, FireFly Publishing and The Street Life Series present "Book Lovers' Day" in Atlanta, GA. Guest authors include Diane Dorce, Jean Holloway, Hotep, Supreme, The Street Life Series, Dwan Abrams, Thomas Green, Jr., Theresa Rae Butler and Electa Rome Parks!
Events include the following:
* 1-2:30p.m. --- Meet and Greet/Booksigning
* 3:00p.m. --- Forum: "The Joys and Challenges of a Published Author"
* 4:00p.m. --- Forum: &...more FREE EVENT!! Conversations Book Club, FireFly Publishing and The Street Life Series present "Book Lovers' Day" in Atlanta, GA. Guest authors include Diane Dorce, Jean Holloway, Hotep, Supreme, The Street Life Series, Dwan Abrams, Thomas Green, Jr., Theresa Rae Butler and Electa Rome Parks!
Events include the following:
* 1-2:30p.m. --- Meet and Greet/Booksigning
* 3:00p.m. --- Forum: "The Joys and Challenges of a Published Author"
* 4:00p.m. --- Forum: "Why Read My Book?" The authors make their case |
