Category Archives: Books

August Wilson Comes To Broadway!

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Sandy

The ambitious intentions of a playwright resulted in the impressive, and enjoyable, “August Wilson Century Cycle”. It consists of a play for every decade of the 20th century and chronicles a part of the black experience in America. One of … Continue reading →

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Sir Sidney Poitier – A Gentleman

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Sandy

“Those that stop their questioning at 75, 60, even 30, cut short their explorations and end up with permanently unfinished lives.” (From “Life Beyond Measure: Letter to My Great-Granddaughter”) Mr Sidney Poitier, whom I considered a national treasure, has left … Continue reading →

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Harlem Book Fair July 18, 2020!

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Sandy

The annual event will be different this year. After 22 years of welcoming children and adults to their wide selections of events in person, the 2020 HBF will be “virtual”. ~ “HBF2020 will be live-streamed on Facebook Live, with simultaneous … Continue reading →

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DVD: “Precious“ * The Famous African Lady Detective

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Sandy

“Precious Ramotswe“ is Botswana‘s only female private investigator. The main character of the HBO series, now on DVD. “Precious” is played by Grammy winner Jill Scott. Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose and Idris Elba from “The Wire” are also … Continue reading →

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Toni Morrison, February 18, 1931 – August 5, 2019 *

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Sandy

(Originally posted in 2012) I always get excited when Ms Morrison graces us with a new book. Just released this week, her latest is “Home”, which centers on a man’s two most life battering experiences – while a soldier during … Continue reading →

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The August Wilson Century Cycle

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Sandy

The ambitious intentions of a playwright resulted in the impressive, and enjoyable, “August Wilson Century Cycle” box set. It consists of a play for every decade of the 20th century that would chronicle some part of the black experience in … Continue reading →

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2018 Harlem Book Fair!

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Sandy

On Saturday July 21, 2018, the Harlem Book Fair is celebrating its 20th anniversary with spoken word events, exhibit booths, music, panel discussions and children’s activities. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday in the city. “The vision of … Continue reading →

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19th Annual Harlem Book Fair!

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Sandy

On Saturday, 7/15/17, there will be spoken word events, over 200 exhibit booths, music, panel discussions and children’s activities will be on hand at the Harlem Book Fair. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday in the city. “The … Continue reading →

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2016 Harlem Book Fair!

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Sandy

On July 16, 2016 there will be spoken word events, a forum for Caribbean writers, over 200 exhibit booths, music, panel discussions and children’s activities at the Harlem Book Fair. It’s a great way to spend a Saturday in the … Continue reading →

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The Los Angeles Black Book Expo (LABBX) * 8/17/13

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Sandy

LABBX, the Los Angeles Black Book Expo, returns on Saturday August 17, 2013. This free event, at the L.A. Convention Center,  will have “authors, storytellers, spoken word and poetry performances, musicians, exhibitors, children’s book authors, emerging writers, publishers, booksellers, panel … Continue reading →

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