Category: Events

  • Get up, Get out, and Get Something.

    Get up, Get out, and Get Something.

    Literary Lovers join us this weekend at the….

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    For the first time ever Yes We Can! Yes We Did!  is on sale for  $14.99 ($19.99 reg. price). This sale only applies to participants and attendees of the Black Writers & Book Clubs Literacy Festival September 18-19. We Can All Decorate the Same Tree will also be on sale for just $9.99 (reg. 14.99). Ask about our latest title Beautiful Brown Girls and enter for a chance to win an all paid expense to the Beautiful Brown Girls Retreat (Coming February 2016 email for details). We hope to see you there.

    Well-Read Chiefs are reading….

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    Book Talk takes place  Thursday 9/30/15. Any Well-Read Teens who would like to join us let us know. We’d love to hear from you.  Until we read again, remember…

    ~Literacy is Life~ Live!

    JJ

  • Little Glam Readers

    Little Glam Readers

    Little Glam Readers officially started their book club today. The club was started by Indiya Brooks, 8, Chicago, Il and Journee Jones, 6, Memphis, TN. The two girls are cousins who like most little girls in their age group love to play dress up, model and present shows to family and friends, but for this unique duo reading and writing is just as much fun. They love to read and  write! Often times you will find them writing songs to perform, creating stories and plans for their shows. They are also pen pals. Indiya presented the idea late June in her lofty list of things to do for the summer of 2015. Of course the two Little Glam Readers have similar interest but their skill set differs due to their ages and grade levels.

    Indiya’s Pick

    Hey L’il D! Take the Court (encourages all 2-4 graders to join her).

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    Journee’s Pick

    What’s The Big Idea Molly (encourages pre-k-1 graders to join her).

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    In addition to starting the book club the name was established, reading logs/journals were made and personalized book mark making took place at their first meeting. Girls will share commentary on their reading weekly.

    Reading Rocks! Smart girls read! Brains, Brawn and Beauty!

  • Get Up, Get Out and Get Something…Spring Market Expo

    Get Up, Get Out and Get Something…Spring Market Expo

    Get up, Get out and Get Something

    Get up!  Body: Stretch, breath and shake it out. Feels good….I know.

    Get Out: Market Hall Spring Expo

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    The 2014 Market Hall Spring Market Expo
    “Celebrating Business and Community”
    6075 Winchester Rd -At the Hickory Ridge Mall Towne Center
    Saturday, April, 2014
    10 Am to 7 PM
    2014 The Elite Marketing Bureau- Small Business Development & Marketing Firm- and Community Elite- Professional Business Network- will be hosting the first Annual 2014 Market Hall Spring Market Expo . The Market Hall Spring Market Expo is a celebration of business and community that will consist of local business…

    http://www.zvents.com/memphis_tn/events/show/369942909-market-hall-spring-market-expo

    Ballet On Wheels 7th Annual Easter Basket Drive & Free Dance Camp

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     http://www.zvents.com/memphis_tn/events/show/369409025-7th-annual-easter-basket-drive-free-dance-camp 

    Get Something Mind: Reflect on this profound quote from Spiderman 2 that I heard while perusing t.v. channels this week “Intelligence is not a privilege it’s a gift.” Use your privilege wisely.

     A few nuggets I gathered from my reading of Successful Women Think Differently by Valorie Burton: She asked “What’s your Mindset?” Burton shared there are some who have “fixed mindsets” and some who have “growth mindsets”. Which one are you? Not sure? Do some soul searching and purging and find out.

     Soul: In tune with another surprise visit this week, this time from my dad. He is enjoying time with his first born and grand brats in the Mid-South spring weather away from the Windy City. Although my allergies are attempting to murder me I am enjoying him as well, so are the children. I wonder who will show up next week.

                                  Spirit: Be patient. Patience is better than strength.Proverbs 16:32

     Education MattersSchool is still in. Teaching and learning should still be happening. If your kids are like my kids they are probably saying that they have no homework. Make it a point to contact the teacher, check your child’s backpack or give a pop quiz on what they should know. Remember testing time is approaching quickly. Scholars should be resting, studying and eating properly. This is a crucial and stressful time for our kids.

     

    Up and Coming…

    Craigmont High School Drama Club Throwback Theatre  Thursday featuring…Excerpts from The Wiz Thursday April 24th at 2:30pm, 6pm.

    Youth Speak Mid-South will perform Excerpts from The Wiz Tues April 29th at 4:30pm.

     Moms and Mimosas Mothers in Unity Extravaganza

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     Creative Party Representative and Speak To Me have come together to bring you the most awesome event. We cordially invite you to participate in the 2nd annual Moms and Mimosas Mothers in Unity Extravaganza.  The event will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2014 from 12:00pm until 4:00pm at The Hernando Hideaway, 3210 Old Hernando Rd. Memphis, TN 38116.  This is an event to celebrate all of the mothers around the city. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door for attendees. Cash, money orders and pay/pal options are accepted. To purchase tickets email jthepoetress@aol.com or cprpartyhostess@yahoo.com.  

     Vendors Click on the Vendor Application and Vendor Letter below to participate.

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    Jeanine Jones
    Speak To Me Books
    Youth Speak Mid-South
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     ~Literacy is Life~ Live!