MembersFavorites: None Visited: None Comment wall | Upcoming eventsMeet the Author (Thursday, May 23 at 5pm) Come and meet Author and Founder of Role Model Movement Jahmal Cole as he examines the inspiration behind his latest book Athletes and Emcees. Whether on the court or behind the mic, Cole encourages youth to rise above poverty, stigmas, and pressure to be the best they can be. (MDGentleReader)Meet the Author (Tuesday, May 28 at 6pm) Hailed by such notables as Mary Mitchell of the Chicago Sun-Times who said 'Your voice is one that needs to be heard' and Young Adult Specialist of the Chicago Public Library Robin Willard who said 'Thank you for the dedication to improving the lives of teens in Chicago' Author Marcus Jones joins our Meet the Author Series with his book Everyone Has a Story...This is Mine. Find out what leads young men and women to make bad choices leading to drug use, dealing and crime. Chicago native and former gang member, Marcus Jones has quite the story to tell. (MDGentleReader)… (more) Meet the Author (Thursday, May 30 at 6pm) Christian Fiction Author of such wonderful novels as The Kitchen Beautician and Where the Brothers At, Gracie Hill will make her long awaited appearence in our Meet the Author Series to discuss her novel Sorrows of the Heart. An excellent charecter and scene developer, come find out how to sharpen those wonderful writers traits. We will also hear about her newly released Saved, Sanctified and Keeping My Secret, which is available on Kindle and Nook. (MDGentleReader)… (more)Meet the Author (Tuesday, June 4 at 6pm) Author, playwrite, english lecturer, and writing consultant Melda Beaty will discuss her book Lime. Lime is Ms. Beaty's debut novel and explors the notions of beauty and the bonds of friendship against the horrors of domestic violence. Ms. Beaty has authored and edited a diverse cathartic compilation of non-fiction writings. Her current play Front Porch Society was read at the Chicago Dramatist Theatre in 2011. (MDGentleReader)Meet the Author (Tuesday, June 11 at 6pm) To close out our Meet the Author Spring Series we have invited author Ann Evans. Her book Bible Basics for praying in the presence of GOD a way of life, is intended to be a tutor and ready resource that guides the reader through many common concerns relevant to prayer. Ms. Evans is the secretary of CpC Community Prayer Circle and member of the Senior Citizen Advisory Board in the town in which she lives. (MDGentleReader)… (more) |
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