Today at the Detroit Public Library, Gerald McBride talked about his book God and the DJ A memoir. Gerald McBride is the CEO of Voice Over Productions and host of the nationally syndicated Old School House Party Radio Show, reaching over 30 markets nationwide. He shared many fascinating and inspiring stories about his life and career. His belief in God and that God has plans for him carried him through the ups and downs of his life.
Heavenly birthday Louise Meriwether! Born May 8, Louise Meriwether was a novelist, activist, and journalist. She is known for her debut novel, Daddy Was a Number Runner.
Today I will feature tween books from the BCALA 2023 Best of the Best (BOTB) list. These authors capture the voices, behaviors, attitudes, and feelings very well and with authenticity. The titles are:
Book 1: Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key by Tracy Occomy Crowder
Book 2: Not an Easy Win by Chrystal D. Giles
Book 3: On Air with Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
Happy birthday Kimberla Lawson Roby! Born May 3, Kimberla Lawson Roby is the award winning New York Times bestselling author of the Rev. Curtis Black series–15 books total. She is also working with women to help them become the women God created them to be using her book and workbook.
Heavenly happy birthday Sterling A. Brown! Born May 1, 1901, Sterling A. Brown was a poet and folklorist. His notable works are The Negro in American Fiction and Negro Poetry and Drama.
Sterling A. Brown’s most famous poem: “Strong Men”
Belated heavenly birthday Calvin C. Hernton! Born April 28, 1932, Calvin C. Hernton was a poet, sociologist and professor. His notable works were:
Belated heavenly birthday Jessie Redmon Fauset! Born April 27, Jessie Redmon was a poet, an editor, author, and educator. She was the literary editor for The Crisis. She was also a key figure during the Harlem Renaissance. Here are a few of her notable works:
Happy birthday Marilyn Nelson! Born April 26, Marilyn Nelson is an award-winning children’s and young adult poet, author, and professor. Here are just a few of her award winning books:
Brian G. Gilmore is a poet, writer, and professor. He is the author of five books:
Today, it’s about having fun on a Friday. Starting with:
Book 1: Water, Water a classic by Eloise Greenfield; illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist
Book 2: Soggy Like Cush Cush by Karly Pierre; illustrated by Kristen Uroda.
Book 3: Black Diamond Kings by Charles R. Smith; illustrated Adrian Brandon
Book 4: Under the Neon Lights by Arriel Vinson
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