Day 7 is Marti Dumas, author of Secret Society of Rebel Girls. More information about this author can be found here:
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later: Day 6 Robert Liu-Trujillo
Robert Liu-Trujillo, author of Fresh Juice, is the Day 6 featured author. More about Robert Liu-Trujillo can be found here.
The Brown Bookshelf 28 Days Later: Day 1 Virginia Hamilton
Good news!!!! At least to me! The Brown Bookshelf is back with its 28 Days Later Campaign! Love it! Day 1 Virginia Hamilton
The Brown Bookshelf Day 1 of 28 Days Later
The Brown Bookshelf, a group of African American children’s and young adult authors and illustrators, hosts it annual 28 Days Later. 28 Days Later showcases some of the best African American children’s and young adult authors and illustrators.
Day 1 features Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of human rights activists, the late Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz. She is the author of Growing Up X and a children’s book, Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X. Read more about Ms. Shabazz by clicking here.
African American Literary Events
Two literary events are launched this month.
2013 African American Read-In, sponsored by The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) For more information, click on this link: http://www.ncte.org/action/aari/packetinfo
The Brown Bookshelf, founded by African American authors and illustrators, launches 28 Days Later, which celebrates African American authors and illustrators of children’s literature. For today’s featured person, click on this link: http://thebrownbookshelf.com
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