Signings & sightings.ATLANTA, GA The Urban Griot griot African tribal storyteller. The griot's role was to preserve the genealogies and oral traditions of the tribe. Griots were usually among the oldest men. In places where written language is the prerogative of the few, the place of the griot as cultural guardian is still (Omar Tyree Omar Rashad Tyree was born Antwynne McLaurin in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1969. He graduated from Central High School in 1987. He is currently married to Karintha and together they have two sons. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. ), whose latest book is Cold Blooded, will be speaking at the Decatur Public Library, 215 Sycamore Street, at September 2, at 7 P.M. For information, log on to www.dekalblibrary.org, or call 404-307-8450 ext 2225. BALTIMORE, MD The 9th annual Baltimore Book Festival takes place September 17-19, in historic Mount Vernon Mount Vernon, estate, United States Mount Vernon, NE Va., overlooking the Potomac River near Alexandria, S of Washington, D.C.; home of George Washington from 1747 until his death in 1799. Place at 600 North Charles Street. The event will feature author interviews and signings, poetry readings, live music and more than 125 exhibitors and booksellers. For information call 877-225-8466, or visit www.baltimorebookfestival.com. CHICAGO, IL Denise N. Wheatly, author of I Wish I'd Never Met You: Dating the Shiftless shift·less adj. 1. a. Lacking ambition or purpose; lazy: a shiftless student. b. Characterized by a lack of ambition or energy: studied in a shiftless way. , Stupid, and Ugly, will read from and sign her book on August 31, at 7 P.M. Borders Books & Music, 1539 East 53rd Street 773-752-8663 DALLAS, TX Romance writer Evelyn Palfrey's "Marvelously Mature Romance Weekend" takes place October 8-10, 2004, at the Radisson Hotel, 2330 W. Northwest Highway. Fans can discuss their favorite books and meet their favorite authors. For further registration information, log on to www.evelynpalfrey.com. LARGO, MD Author Karyn Langhorne reads from her book A Personal Matter, September 10, 7 P.M. Borders Books & Music 931 A Capital Centre Blvd. 301-499-2173 NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY Author H. G. Carrillo will read from his debut novel, Loosing My Espanish, on October 27, at 6:30 P.M., at 192 Books, 192 Tenth Ave., 212-255-4022 ST. SIMONS, GA Tina McElroy Ansa, author of You Know Better, presents The Sea Island Writers Retreat in September, October and November, 2004 on Sapelo Island off the coast of Georgia. The series of workshops are open to writers serious about honing their skills and improving their current work. For information and to register, log on to www.tinamcelroyansa.com. WASHINGTON, D.C. "All the Stories Are True: African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. Writers Speak," a literary exhibit honoring nine African American writers, will be on view at the Anacostia Museum and Center for African American History African American history is the portion of American history that specifically discusses the African American or Black American ethnic group in the United States. Most African Americans are the descendants of African slaves held in the United States from 1619 to 1865. and Culture, 1901 Fort Place SE. through December 31. Filmed interviews celebrate and explore the art of storytelling. For museum hours and information, visit www.anacostia.si.edu. |
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