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Children's Book Panel at 2014 Harlem Book Fair Featuring DuEwa Frazier

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2014 Harlem Book Fair Saturday, July 12, 2014    2:10pm - 3:15pm   Countee Cullen Library - Conference Room B 104 W 136th New York, NY 10030 The Next Chapter: Black Geeks, Heroes, Heroines & Bullies in Middle Grade & Young Adult Books Panel Discussion Featuring: Zetta Elliot ( The Deep, Bird ) Jerry Craft ( The Offenders, Mama’s Boyz ) and DuEwa Frazier ( Deanne in the Middle, Ten Marbles and a Bag to Put Them ) Moderated By: Nina Angela Mercer ( Gutta Beautiful, Gypsy & The Bully Door ) Today's young adult and middle grade market is saturated with stories of vampires, girl cliques, coming of age stories, and teenage redemption. But how do these stories include diverse characters written by authors of color who present themes for "alternate" groups of young readers, ie. Geeks, punks, nerds, sci-fi fans and the like? These diverse, award-winning authors write on a variety of themes which speak to the inte...

EVENT: 2010 Harlem Book Fair Young Adult Book Panel "Jumping Off the Page"

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The 2010 Harlem Book Fair Presents "Jumping Off the Page: Young Readers, YA Books, and the New Literacy" Young Adult Book Panel Discussion Young adult authors discuss the impact their books have on young readers. The authors will share the ways in which they both educate and entertain today’s teen readers. The authors will give a signing immediately after the panel in the mezzanine area of the library. Moderator: DuEwa Frazier Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 11:00am - 12:00pm Countee Cullen Library 104 West 136th Street (near Lenox Ave.) New York, NY 10030 Trains: 2,3 to 135th Street Contact: 800-796-4369 duewa_frazier@litnoirepublishing.com or 212-490-2070 Web: www.qbr.com and www.nypl.org/locations/countee-cullen

EVENT: "Haiku & Handgrenades: Sonia Sanchez" A Tribute

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Legendary Poet, Sonia Sanchez The 2010 Harlem Book Fair, Saturday July 17, 2010 from 3-5pm Presents "Haiku & Handgrenades: Sonia Sanchez" A Tribute Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 3pm-5pm Featuring poets, scholars and musicians: Sonia Sanchez , Haki R. Madhubuti , Max Rodriguez , Willie Perdomo , David Mills, Pineal E. Joseph, Tracie Morris , jazz percussionist Eric Frazier featuring African drummers, Atiba Wilson and the B4 Quartet, and hosted by DuEwa Frazier. Sonia Sanchez will sign copies of her latest book, Morning Haiku (Beacon Press) after the tribute program. Join us to celebrate the life and contributions of Sonia Sanchez! Free and open to the public. This event was funded in part by Poets & Writers, Inc. and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Thurgood Marshall Academy 200 West 135th Street New York, NY 10030 (2, 3 to 135th Street) Contact: DuEwa Frazier 800-796-4369, Harlem Book Fair 212-348-1681