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The Literary Arts Connection of Texas, a non-profit organization, in collaboration with The Dock Bookshop will host the annual Dallas /Fort Worth Literary SoulFEST September 25-26th, 2010 during National Literacy Month. The Literary SoulFEST is a fun & educational event for the whole family! Mark your Calendars.
Event Location: Meadowbrook Plaza (6637 Meadowbrook Dr, Fort Worth, Texas)
Kickoff event: Lyrical Fireworks, Sept 24th
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Festival Information
Lyrical Fireworks
Literary Parade
Presenting Authors
Guest Authors
Event Highlights
Literacy Workshops
About The Dock Bookshop
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LYRICAL FIREWORKS
A Literary SoulFEST Kickoff Event
Friday, September 24, 2010
doors open @ 8pm
QUEEN SHEBA
JANEAN LIVINGSTON
An Explosive Evening from a Dynamic Combination with International & National Award Winning Performances in Spoken Word/Poetry
Hostess & Performer "Be"
for show questions call 817-457-5700
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LITERARY PARADE
The Literary mystique of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex comes to life in the Literary Parade
Save the date Sept 25th, 10am Parade (parade line-up 9-9:30pm in East Fort Worth)
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RM Johnson
R.M. Johnson is the author of nine novels, including bestsellers The Harris Family and The Million Dollar Divorce. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Chicago State University. In 2009, RM threw his hat into the non-fiction ring, with the release of WHY MEN FEAR MARRIAGE, a detailed look into the hesitation and explanations as to why so many men are reluctant to marry. read more>>
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Victoria Christopher Murray
Victoria Murray has written six other novels: JOY, Truth Be Told, Grown Folks Business, A Sin and a Shame, The Ex Files, and Too Little, Too Late. She was a contributor to the first Christian fiction anthology, Blessed Assurance and the Contributing Editor for the Aspire Women of Color Bible published by Zondervan. All of her novels have continued to be Essence bestsellers. She is also the author of a Christian fiction teen series. read more>>
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Attica Locke
Attica Locke is a writer who has worked in both film and television for over ten years. A graduate of Northwestern University, she has written movie scripts for Paramount, Warner Bros., Disney, Twentieth Century Fox and Jerry Bruckheimer films, as well as television pilots for HBO, Dreamworks and Silver Pictures. She has been nominated for NAACP Image Awards. Attica is the author of the thriller, Black Water Rising.
read more>>
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Brian Smith
Brian Smith, president of Hollygrove Publishing and the bestselling author of several books to including Beater, Nina's Got a Secret, Mama's Lies - Daddy's Pain, and The S.W.A.P Game. read more>>
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Janice Reaves
Janice Reaves, is on a mission is to empower children. She also write strong prose and poetry about rape, street violence in the hope to reveal how senseless and useless violence is. read more >>
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Constance Brown-Riggs
Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN and National Spokesperson American Dietetic Association will share her vast knowledge of nutrition and dietetics. She is the author of Eating Soulfully...and The African American Guide to Living Well with Diabetes. read more>>
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Keith Thomas Walker
Kieth Walker is the author of Fixin' Tyrone, How to Kill Your Husband, A Good Dude, Jewell and the Dapper Dan, Ridin' the Corporate Ladder, Toni's Three Wishes, Colored Rags, Sleeping With the Strangler, Blood for Isaiah, The Finley Sisters' Oath of Romance, a collection of short stories and a poetry collection... read more>>
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Tiffany Warren
Tiffany L. Warren, has several novels: "In the Midst of It All", "The Bishop's Daughter", "Farther Than I Meant to Go", and "What a Sista Should Do". She is also the author of a preteen/teen series under pen name, Nikki Carter... read more>>
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David L. Henry
David L Henry, author and publisher, holds a BS. in Communications and Human Relations and a Masters in Social Work with a concentration in clinical administration. He is author of My life is a Movie, Chalk Outline Confessions... read more>>
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N'Tyse
N'Tyse is abestselling author of My Secrets Your Lies. N'Tyse, pronounced entice, latest works include her sophomore novel Stud Princess Notorious Vendettas, and collaboration novel, Cougar Suites. Her featured shorts include Caramel Latte (Purple Panties II Missionary No More) Sinful Essence (Dialing For Pain) and Illicit Fantasy (Bedtime Stories). read more>>
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Omar Scott
Omar Scott is the author of the best selling novel When A Good Will Goes Bad. Influenced by the great Donald Goines, and with a unique perspective of the streets, Omar sought to share his many experiences and creativity through Urban Fiction. One of the fresh new voices in urban fiction, Omar brings the streets alive with graphic detail and masterful storytelling. read more>>
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Other Exhibitors
The Literature Group
Southern Star Realty Group
Unlimited Sports & Education
MonaVie
To Partipate
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The festival includes a literary parade, author sessions, guest speakers, author/publisher showcase, businesses, live entertainment, literacy seminars and workshops, youth activities/teen talk, storyteller, scrabble tournament, poetry/spoken word, food and much, much more.
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SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS
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Begin with Books - Literacy for Young Children
Literacy begins at birth! Introducing your young child to the joy of reading books is critical for future reading success. Gets instruction on how to prepare your child for reading long before actual reading begins, how to choose appropriate books for different ages, and how to incorporate reading awareness through daily activities.
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Environmental Literacy
A workshop that focuses on the three basic levels of environmental literacy which is environmental awareness, personal conduct knowledge, and city resources.
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Adult Literacy
Come learn about establishing, equipping, operating, supporting, and resourcing literacy programs for your church or organization.
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Financial Literacy
Financial education to help consumers understand how to prevent becoming involved in transactions that are financially destructive. Workshop focus on basic financial services and asset building, home counseling, credit management and repair.
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Insights: Baby Boomers and Beyond
Discuss opportunities and issues facing Baby Boomers. Insights will include planning for retirement, life insurance, empty nest, leisure and family.
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Health Literacy
A workshop focused on helping individuals to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
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The Dock Bookshop is the largest African American owned full service bookstore in Dallas/Fort Worth. Our mission is to inspire, inform, and entertain our 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. The Dock Bookshop is a New York Times, Essence and Dallas Morning News Best Seller reporting bookstore. www.thedockbookshop.com.
The Dock Bookshop is nestled off of Interstate-30, which is the only direct connection between downtown Fort Worth and downtown Dallas, Texas. The Dock is surrounded by three major universities, junior colleges, progressing communities and minutes away from the entertainment district of Arlington - home of the Dallas Cowboys, Six Flags Texas/Hurricane Harbor, Rangers Ballpark and more. Dallas-Arlington-Fort Worth has an estimated population of 5.5 million.
For More Details
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