Carole Boston Weatherford

Henry's freedom box by Ellen Levine, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King Jr., Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
Moses by Carole Boston Weatherford, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
When Marian Sang by Pam Munoz Ryan, Brian Selznick (Illustrator)
Nelson Mandela by Kadir Nelson, Kadir Nelson (Illustrator)
Of Thee I Sing by Barack Obama, Loren Long (Illustrator)

Bookfair, Special Event The Northwest African American Museum's vision is a Pacific Northwest region where the important histories, arts and cultures of people of African descent are embraced as an essential part of our shared heritage and future. Ask how you can help! (added from Barnes & Noble)… (more)

Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center’s first day-long author conference boasts nationally prominent authors and professional writing instructors who will offer practical advice on how to improve your work and find the audience you deserve.

Presenters include Sabrina Jeffries on historical romance, Annette Dunlap on researching for your memoir, Carole Boston Weatherford on writing for children, Susan Sloate on "Living the Writer's Life" and on marketing your work, and Robert Wynn on general fiction. The Workshop is recommended for authors in all stages of their careers, whether they are interested in traditional publishing or e-books. Authors will be available for book signings. Registration is required. (macart3)… (more)

Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center’s first day-long author conference boasts nationally prominent authors and professional writing instructors who will offer practical advice on how to improve your work and find the audience you deserve.

Presenters include Sabrina Jeffries on historical romance, Annette Dunlap on researching for your memoir, Carole Boston Weatherford on writing for children, Susan Sloate on "Living the Writer's Life" and on marketing your work, and Robert Wynn on general fiction. The Workshop is recommended for authors in all stages of their careers, whether they are interested in traditional publishing or e-books. Authors will be available for book signings. Registration is required. (macart3)… (more)

OFFSITE EVENT: Cuyler-Gore Park Friday, June 21, 4:00 PM FAB and Greenlight present Story Time & Chalk Art featuring artist Dimitrea Tokunbo

Greenlight is proud to partner with the Fulton Area Business (FAB) Alliance to bring children’s books outdoors this summer with three special Story Times in neighborhood parks and plazas! As part of FAB FRIDAYS, Greenlight will host a children’s book author on one Friday afternoon in May, June and August. Each author will do a presentation of their picture books and art, and then lead kids in a Sidewalk Chalk art project! Events are free, and attendees will receive a coupon for 15% off the author’s books at Greenlight. Today at Cuylor-Gore Park, illustrator Dimitrea Tokunbo demonstrates her drawings from the poetry book Sidewalk Chalk: Poems of the City, and shows kids the joy of creating their own chalk drawings!

Cuyler-Gore Park is located on Fulton St. between Greene Ave. and Carlton Ave.

Location: Street: 686 Fulton Street City: Brooklyn, Province: New York Postal Code: 11217 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)