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Harlem Book Fair 2023- Diverse books matter
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The Harlem Book Fair is an iconic annual literary event that celebrates African-American literature, culture, and community. Founded in 1998, the fair gathers authors, publishers, readers, and literary enthusiasts to Harlem, New York, for a vibrant day of book signings, panel discussions, workshops, and performances. It provides a platform for both established and emerging writers to showcase their work, engage in meaningful conversations, and connect with a diverse audience. With its focus on highlighting the voices and stories of Black authors and creators, the Harlem Book Fair serves as a dynamic space for promoting literacy, fostering dialogue, and fostering a...
The Bishops Visit the Olympic Training Center Slovakia
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Madison Bishop, author of Madison explores paint, is a special Olympic gymnast and swimmer. She had the opportunity to visit Slovakia and shared it with us.
Black History Month at Stetson Public Library
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Writer Lucy Gellman from the Arts Council Greater New Haven interviewed Melissa-Sue John and Olivia Lauren John on Wednesday, February 26th at Visual Literacy, a one-night artist and vendor showcase at the Stetson Branch Library on Dixwell Avenue. She writes, "Melissa-Sue John was tired of books that didn’t reflect the two Black girls she had at home. Her daughters, Olivia Lauren and Alyssa Simone, were both budding writers. So the three of them did the only reasonable thing there was to do: they founded a publishing house to tell their own stories." After describing all the other artists at the event, she continues, "The Johns greeted...
Double feature for author and publisher at Lauren Simone Pubs
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We are so excited to share that January ended with double features of our publisher and one of our authors. Co-Founder and publisher at Lauren Simone Publishing House, Melissa-Sue John, was interviewed by award-winning author, novelist, poet, and non-fiction writer, Jean Moore. Learn more as she shares how the company started and how her vision was realized in Finding Your Invincible Summer. Meanwhile, author, Yvette Phillips can be seen on News12 featured for reading to students about Lunar New Year. Democracy Prep High School and Bronx Charter School for Better Learning are the only two schools in New York City that teach Korean...
We are STARS!!
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Olivia Connects rated 5 stars by Reader's Favorite Reviewer!