The African American book fair.Saturday, February 7, 2004, from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Community College of Philadelphia About CCP '''Community College of Philadelphia is a community college in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The main campus is located at 1700 Spring Garden Street. Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, Associate degree granting institution with more than 70 , The Gymnasium, 17th and Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA Concerned that bookstores simply do not dedicate enough shelf space and promotional energy to African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. children's books, Vanesse Lloyd-Sgambati, of The Literary, a public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most firm focused on literary ventures, founded the Fair, now in its 12th year. "We draw our crowds by offering a wonderful selection with great titles at affordable prices. We also have author readings and signings as well as promotional giveaways." Lloyd-Sgambati is also the creator of the African American Children's Book Project, a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that encourages children to develop good reading habits and preserves African American children's books. Her counsel to parents: "You're going to buy your child a toy or a video game? Make sure that you also buy a book to preserve the legacy of African American writers." Asked what changes she has seen in black interest children's books in her dozen years, Lloyd-Sgambati responded: "Books are now more issue oriented, such as Bebe Moore Campbell's latest offering." (See BIBR BIBR Bay Islands Beach Resort (Roatan, Honduras) BIBR Backward Indicator Bit Received CHILDREN BOOKSHELF, September-October 2003.) "There are still many books on slavery, but people are also starting to recognize the importance of books about normal family life. Books on hair are still a big; parents often buy them for their younger children," she adds. "I feel that in the past twelve years, lots of the quality imprints like Hyperion, Scholastic, Lee and Low and Just Us Books are doing great stuff. They stay the course and that makes me want to stay the course." And stay the course she will, especially if her next big project gets the green light. Lloyd-Sgambati wants to create a children's book museum with a rich archive to insure that good books See how to find a good computer book. would never go out of print and that our best African American authors will be remembered for generations to come. A 3D Playland Kids Love to Explore! Josh's World, a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). based children's game for the PC, runs on Windows 98/ME/XP. In an effort to create a positive, non-violent game that includes more diverse characters, Josh's World, an interactive computer game for children age 2-9, is one of the few computer games featuring a positive African American role model for young children. Josh's World, in a clear, uncontrived fashion provides children the fun and delight of engaging in a 3D interactive play land they can explore with Josh there to provide help and companionship along the way. Ages: 2-9 Price: $30,00 ($25.00 + $5.00 shipping/handling) Josh'sWorld can be purchased at www.joshsworld.net Microcomputer Resources, Inc. * P.O. Box 267 * Yachats, Oregon Yachats (pronounced "yaw hots") is a small coastal city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. According to Oregon Geographic Names, the name comes from the Siletz language, and means "at the foot of the mountain". There is a range of differing etymologies, however. 97498 * (541) 547-5418 |
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