DuEwaWorld News! by DuEwa Frazier

It was a great honor when my book Check the Rhyme: An Anthology of Female Poets & Emcees was nominated in the poetry category for the 2007 AALAS awards! Well it's time for another round of voting for the outstanding books which have been nominated this year. I voted for my favorites, and a few of the authors who are nominated are in my network which is great! The authors I voted for include: Victoria Christopher Murray, Jerry Craft, and of course the beloved Sonia Sanchez ! See below to cast your votes! The African American Literary Awards Show is an entertainment event production and marketing company with a focus on writers and authors. AALAS produces an annual Literary Awards show to recognize, honor, celebrate and promote the outstanding achievements and contributions that African-American authors and writers make to the publishing, arts and entertainment industries. The 6th Annual African American Literary Awards Show will salute Dr. Cornell West, Terrie Williams,...

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

I was so happy to read this week that Dr. Sonia Sanchez has a new book! It is titled Morning Haiku and is due for release in February 2010. Dr. Sanchez is one of my artistic sheroes. Whenever I see her speak and perform I feel blessed to be in the same space with her. She is a legendary poet, author, activist and scholar who has mentored so many poets. Check out her new book, it's certainly on my reading list.

REPORT: A Fire in Harlem - Tribute to Sekou Sundiata at UpSouth International Book Festival by DuEwa On Friday, September 21, 2007, there was a fire in Harlem! A fire was created from the mouths, hearts, and minds of the artists who performed and read in tribute to the late, legendary poet and performer, Sekou Sundiata at the UpSouth International Book Festival at Harlem Stage at The Gatehouse. The entire festival this year was dedicated to the memory of Sekou Sundiata (1948-2007). Around 7:40pm the program began with a graceful introduction by the mistress of ceremonies, Malaika Adero, founder of the UpSouth International Book Festival. Malaika informed the audience that the evening's program featuring Sonia Sanchez , Danny Simmons and Queen Esther, was in tribute to Sekou Sundiata, who had been a longtime friend of hers. She told a funny story of how Sekou called her out of the blue one day and said, "I'm standing right here in front of your church." Malaika...