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For Immediate Release: February 1, 2005 Media Contact: Stephanie Taylor It!s A Lifestyle Media Phone: (845) 893-3037 stephanie@itsinny.com Nyack African-American Author Conference & Book Fair WHAT: The Nyack African - American Author Conference & Book Fair will feature a panel discussion with authors of Urban and Street novels, and esteemed members of the African-American academic community. Fans of African-American Urban and Street novels can also meet their favorite authors, and have an opportunity to purchase their books. WHEN: Saturday, March 19, 2005 10:00am - 5:00pm WHERE: Nyack Public Library 59 South Broadway Nyack, New York 10960 (26 Miles from Manhattan, NY) ADMISSION: FREE SPONSORS: Barnes & Nobles, Golden Krust Bakery, Alize, BJ's Wholesale Club, NY Knicks CONFERENCE KEY NOTE SPEAKER: Professor Thomasenia Myers, Purchase College, NY AUTHOR APPEARANCES: Teri Woods author of True to the Game & Dutch ( Panelist ) Relentless Aaron author of Platinum Dolls & The Last King Pin ( Panelist ) La Dawn Black of DJ of 92 Q in Baltimore and author of - Stripped Bare: 10 Tested Truths Dwayne S. Joseph author of The Womanizers & Around the Way Girls Jihad author of Street Life Erick Enck & Nurit Folkes of Teri Woods Publishing with Tell Me Your Name & Triangle of Sins Stanice Anderson author of I Say a Prayer for Me Stephanie Johnson author of She's Got Issues Alan Cramer author of God Helps Those Tim Hampton author of Holding My Own Cris Burks author of Silkydreamgirl Just Us Books History in the Making The Nyack African - American Author Conference & Book Fair 2005 is the first African-American Book Fair in New York that is outside of New York City! Prominent members of the African - American academia and best-selling authors will discuss the birth and life of Urban & Street literature. Urban scribes, Teri Woods of True to the Game and Dutch, and Relentless Aaron author of Platinum Dolls and The Last King Pin are just two of the panelists. The overwhelming popularity of urban novels can be attributed to their perfect mix of action and romance that star African-Americans . Enticing covers depicting African-American men and women even lure shoppers along Harlem's famed 125th street more than the hottest hip-hop albums. Barnes & Nobles, Target, and other stores have already dedicated sections to this rapidly growing genre. The Nyack African - American Author Conference & Book Fair The Nyack African - American Author Conference & Book Fair was established to provide a platform for the discussion of African-American literature between the academic world, authors, publishers, and readers. Sincerely yours, Stephanie Taylor, Library Assistant Cellular: (845) 893-3037 |
