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The Literary Arts Connection of Texas, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, in collaboration with The Dock Bookshop will host the AllStar Author Showcase, Saturday, February 13, 2010 at The Black Academy of Arts & Letters located at the corner of Canton and Akard streets in downtown Dallas, TX.
The mission of the AllStar Author Showcase (AAS) is to promote literacy and literary arts through the motivational power of sports to ultimately inspire, inform, entertain and empower individuals, families and communities. The event will include local, regional and national authors from various genres; special appearances, guest speakers, live entertainment, book signings, a business expo, a kid-book-zone, food and more on Saturday, February 13, 2010. (AAS is a premier and FREE daytime event.)
Event highlights include: Pre-show cost activities - Spoken Word Unbounded featuring EMMY, Tony, Peabody, award winning HBO Def poet, Georgia Me with various artists, Thursday, February 11, 2010 at The Dock Bookshop; and Pajama Party hosted by New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and an Essence best-selling author, Mary B. Morrison on Friday, February 12, 2010. Live entertainment provided by Dallas-Atlanta base Guest Artist, Kassondra “Von” Rockswell. (View website for pre-show tickets.)
Also there will be a special tribute to and book signing by Mr. Earl Lloyd, who in 1950 became the first African-American to play in an NBA game with the Washington Capitols, was instrumental in integrating professional basketball as a player and coach. Nicknamed "Moonfixer" in college, Lloyd led West Virginia State to two CIAA Conference and Tournament Championships in 1948 and 1949. He was named All-Conference three times (1948-50) and All-American twice as named by the Pittsburgh Courier (1949-50). In 1947-48, West Virginia State was the only undefeated team in the United States. As a player, Lloyd enjoyed a solid NBA career with the Washington Capitols, Syracuse Nationals and Detroit Pistons. During Syracuse's championship season in 1955, he became the first African-American to win an NBA title. In 1968, Lloyd became the first African-American Assistant Coach with the Detroit Pistons. In 1971, he became the second African-American head coach and first African-American bench coach again with Detroit.
Eric Snow, a 14 year NBA veteran and current analyst on Turner Sports’ NBATV, will kick off the release of his new book LEADING HIGH PERFORMERS: The Ultimate Guide to Being a Fast, Fluid and Flexible Leader where he reveals the keys to leading all-stars in any situation. Snow led 3 teams to the NBA finals and now helps corporations and communities reach the championship level.
Participating NBA Wives include: Audrey Griffin, a writer and lifestyle parenting blogger of the popular site “Removing the cape” where she addresses issues concerning child rearing, marriage, parenting, sex and contemporary parenting as it relates to pop culture. Audrey holds a Masters of Arts in Education and is the former Vice President of Behind the Bench: the National Basketball Wives Association; and Jackie Christie who is a model, actress, fashion designer, author and mother of three. She heads the successful record label, Jean Rah Fya records, home to some of the hottest new talent in the business.
Participating local, regional and national authors from diverse genres include: Cynthia Banks(biography/faith & inspiration), Janie Bess(autobiography), Anna Black(romance), Deondriea Cantrice(erotica), Pamela Chapman(fiction/faith inspiration), Tracy Darity(contemporary fiction), Shaneisha Dodson(contemporary fiction), Attorney Bobbie Edmonds(politics/law), Atwan Floyd(urban lit), Priscilla Murray-Gibson(autobiography), Endy Greene(urban lit), Lesley Hal(urban lit), Sherryle Jackson(Christian fiction), Tinisha Nicole Johnson(motivation/self help), LaShawnda Jones(Christian non-fiction), Jacqueline Levermore(children), Nicola Mitchel(urban lit), Pastor Renee Hornbuckle(faith & inspiration), Dr. Steven Haymon(faith & inspiration), Junichi Lockett Jr(motivation/self help), Mary B Morrison(romance & erotica), Tameka Newhouse(urban Lit), N’Tyse(urban Lit), Barbara Porter-Coleman(contemporary fiction/mystery), Francis Ray(romance), Janice Reaves(children), Debra Savage(faith & inspiration), Gerald Simmons Jr (faith & inspiration), Brian Smith(contemporary fiction), Arquila Todd(motivation/self help), Joyce Loreane Tomlinson(autorbiography), Dr Terri Tyler(poetry/faith & inspiration/family/relationships), Joyce Williams(children), Don Willis (family/ relationship) and Keri Wimberly(family/relationships).
This event will attract a wide array of authors, publishers, book clubs, avid readers, artists, scholars, church communities, families, sport enthusiasts and the business community. Proceeds from this event will benefit international book projects as well as local community-based literacy projects.
Sponsors for this event include: The Dock Bookshop, Riggins Construction, VanDock Realty, Air Jam Sports, Banks Entertainment, Unlimited Education and Sports, and TriTV.
Books Clubs include: African American on the Move Book Club, Black Pearls Keepin It R.E.A.L., Books and Beignets (BAB) Book Club, Daughters of Africa Book Club, Dine & Dissect Book Club, Divas Read 2, Divas w/ A Plan, Driven Divas' Book Club, Essence of Women, Got It Like That, Literary Divas BookClub, Phil 4:6 Prayer & Book Club, Readperiod, ReMemories Literary Club, Sapphire Sisters Book Club, Sistas On Books, and Sisterhood of the Traveling Books, Delta Sigma Theta-Arlington Chapter Book Club.
Literacy and Literary Supporters include Texas State Representative Marc Veasey, Fort Worth City Councilman-Danny Scarth, RadioOne, Agape Christian Fellowship, Bold Voice Ministries, Tarrant County SCLC, WeekendBooksTV.com, Big Brothers Big Sisters, African American News & Issues, Black Young Professionals of Dallas, Dallas Metroplex Council of Black Alumni Associations, Arlington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Muhammad Mosque #52, Nappiology, North Texas Speculative Fiction Workshop, and Rearing Our Own To Succeed (ROOTS) Academy.
For more information regarding special guests, workshops, seminars, sponsorship, author/vendor opportunities and a complete listing events and activities, please visit the official website of AllStar Author Showcase.
About Literary Arts Connection of Texas
The mission of L.A.C. (allstarauthors.com) is to support local, national and international literacy initiatives, promote reading and writing and inspire community action that will connect people, improve lives and help protect our environment. L.A.C. carries out its mission through hosting annual festivals, book related events, and hosting various classes and workshops. For more information go to the website or call.
About The Dock Bookshop
The Dock Bookshop (thedockbookshop.com) is the largest African American owned full service bookstore in Dallas/Fort Worth. The mission of The Dock is to inspire, inform, and entertain customers through books and book-related events in a relaxing and spacious environment. The Dock also sells greeting cards, music, magazines, newspapers, coffee & tea, beverages, candles, novelty & gifts items. In addition, the Dock also has over 3,500 square feet to hold meetings and events.
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