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$15,000 for The Steinbeck Fellows Program. Follow the link in the bio for more details.
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Director & Publisher, on-site location Honolulu, HI. Link in the bio.
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Two $25,000 prizes will be awarded to contracted writers for their work. See more details at liftedunited.com
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One thing’s for sure…there is a clear difference between when Tracy and Karis, encounter a creepy moment vs. horror writer Cindy. Can you spot it?!?
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Next on the LIFTed UNITED PANELS we’re chatting with author Cherie Jones @cheriejoneswrites and author Catherine Adel West @cawest329 on October 14th, 2024.
Click the link in the bio to rsvp. This was a lovely chat! Can’t wait for you guys to check it out.
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Author @kennedyryan1 spotted at @steamylitcon, with “ICONS like THEEEE @jenkins_beverly and the incredible @authornalinisingh.” She posted pictures with @farrahrochon and @myahmeetscute as well.
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@afroribooks an amazing book store in the UK hosted @therealeve book launch in conversation with @louisefidelia
October is officially Black History Month in the UK and we love to see it!! Shout out to Afrori Books! #blackhistorymonth
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At the end of our panel, author Denise Crittendon @denisecrittendon7 gave Khalia and Karis so much grace and words of wisdom.
We hope you feel as motivated as we do from this much needed pep talk. Happy Monday!
The link to this conversation is now in the bio.
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Tomorrow we return and welcome authors Denise Crittendon @denisecrittendon7 and Khalia Moreau @awkauthkcm to the LIFTed UNITED panel.
On the panel we discuss slowing down, being mindful, and managing stress in the world of stories.
Tune in any time after 10am. There will be a link available in the bio where you can rsvp.
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Author @nikolehannahjones stopped by the famous @marcus.books in Oakland and had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Blanche. Marcus Books is the oldest Black bookstore in the country, founded by her parents.
She writes, “If you pre-order 1619 Project: A Visual Experience from Marcus Books or any other Black-owned bookstore, you get the set of beautiful art cards featuring original artwork from the book.” She has a link in her bio to claim your postcards.
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Author @edwidgedanticat discussed her latest collection of essays: “We’re Alone.” In an inspiring conversation with @robincostelewis, the two explored the profound connection between literature and history.
Check out the full conversation on our media archive @libraryfoundla and @aloudla conversation series.
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Author Brandon Hoang @brandonhoangwrites celebrated the end of his book tour for “THE CROSSBOW OF DESTINY “ with a series of cool photos.
He tags; @iamvanhoang @cblee_cblee @thanhtan. And organizers and hosts @onceuponatimebkstore @thebookjewel @littlesaigonbookst @viviann_do @amandasbrews @carolynkhuynh
“The Crossbow of Destiny” is available now!
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Author NaNa Ekua @nanaekuawriter snapped photos from her first “Congressional Black Caucus,” at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C. Her book “My Parents Marriage” is out now.
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Author Sarah Raughley @s_raughley posted photos from the @tellingtalesorg festival in Canada hanging out with fellow authors @lisellesambury and @ako.onome, moderated by @nadialhohn_author of @sankofaspen ❤️ Support Black Canadian stories!
Thanks to @epicbookshamilton for selling out books at the festival!
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Author Remica L. Bingham-Risher @remicawriter at the Furious Flower Poetry Conference last week hosted by @furiousflowerpc
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Legitimate question are you a new or established writer and this is a major concern for you? We spoke to writers Shubnum Khan @shubnumkhan and Yvette Lisa Ndlovu @lisa_teabag to get there thoughts on the topic. Listen for Shubnum's encouraging response.
This is from EP. 7 titled Building Bridges 2
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Authors @pdjeliclark and @mkasante share their view of Hip Hop. This clip is from EP. 20 Beyond Boundaries 11.
Let us know what you think in the comments and make sure to check back for more LUM POD.
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Join us for a special event!!! LIFTed UNITED will host Nigerian author Damilare Kuku for the American release of her second book “Only Big Bum Bums Matter Tomorrow,” a hilarious and thought-provoking book about self-love, family and influence.
July 30th, 2024 at 11am PST RSVP available in the bio. #books #bookevent #nigerianwriter #bookish #bookstagram #liftedunited #africanwriter #damilarekuku
Get ready for this thought-provoking conversation on black life from two extremely talented authors.
Fiona Williams @fionawilliamswrites novel 'The House of Broken Bricks' tells a story of a black family grappling with the arrival of twins, one presenting as white and the other as black.
Poet Ama Codjoe's debut 'The Bluest Nude' explores what it's like to be gazed upon shifting between the role of artist and subject.
Join us in conversation July 23rd, 2024 at 11am PST.
RSVP link is in the bio.
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I feel so proud and excited that Brazilian author Djamila Ribeiro @djamilaribeiro1 who published the book "Where We Stand" about a society shaped by the legacies of enslavement, white supremacy, and sexism and offers a compelling intervention into contemporary discussions of power and identity. Will be headed to the United States!!!
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