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Why black boys aren't reading
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Started this discussion. Last reply by ruby morris Sep 4.

 

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Children's book signing at Borders, Islington
October 3, 2009 from 12pm to 5pm
September 15
Hi all Great idea for a group. Let's tweet together! Follow me at http://twitter.com/karenandrea1
September 7
We identify and highlight authors on Twitter. This group provides a front row link to you, your followers, and your "Tweets." List your name, 'Twitter address' (use link feature here to make this clickable)
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Ruby F. Morris You are so right, it should be instill as a young child, small children are being babysit by televison. I read to my children when they was small.. Some young children can not talk, why? because the television speak for them. Childre…
September 3
Karen, I belong to a growing number of people of bloggers who promote people of color writers. We are blogging brown. We promote multicultural literature and I personally mentor two teens who read and review works by people of color. We need to do…
September 3
Not only are black boys not reading, but black girls are not reading either. I think this is due primarily to video games played on the television, television stories, and anything that they find interesting to watch on the television. More time is…
September 2
I write sword and soul for that very reason. My stories contain black men in positions of power doing the right thing. There's excitement, but there's also responsibility. I sell many books to parents that share them with their teenage sons. I'm pla…
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karen andrea added a discussion
Check out this interesting article about why black boys aren't engaging with reading. I've long shared the view that children of all ethnicities need to see themsleves reflected in literature to relate to it, to own and participate in it, as sadly g…
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Hi Theresa I'll be over here in the UK, but wishing you a successful book launch. I had one a few weeks ago - breathe and enjoy! Karen
July 21

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Hometown:
Manchester
Currently Reside In: (City, State, Country)
London, UK
I'm a . . .
Reader, Writer
Website:
http://enchantedlibrary.com
Have You "Freed Your Inner Book" Yet?
Yes
What You Need to Know About Me:
Karen Andrea graduated in Law from Sheffield University, UK. After years working as a solicitor, she quit her full-time job to pursue her dream of creative writing. She is a member of the Soociety of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators specialising in writing fiction for the Children and Young Adult market. The Enchanted Library is her debut novel.
London is her adopted home, loving the diversity, greenery, creativity and local buzz. When not scribbling, Andrea enjoys sunshine, yoga, daydreaming and people-watching in the abundance of local cafes.
Andrea is involved with local literacy initiatives and regularly attends local schools to give workshops on creativity. Many schools are now reading her novel in class. Andrea is concerned with diversity issues, especially education in the Afro-Caribbean community.

http://www.amazon.com/Enchanted-Library-Karen-Andrea/dp/1849231826

For anyone who wants to check out my new kidz book!
Peace x

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At 1:01am on September 7, 2009, Kim Wilson said…
The pic is cool. Leave it that size; it's not botering anyone.
At 12:51pm on September 4, 2009, Theresa Kwofi said…
Yes, Karen, My Book Event was very successful and I thank you for your moral support.
At 1:05pm on September 1, 2009, Georgia Wells said…
Hi Karen:
That sounds good. You are the only person I now know in London. It is great to have friends around the world.
At 10:34pm on August 31, 2009, Georgia Wells said…
Hi Karen:
Thank you for the friend request. I pray all is well.
Georgia Wells
At 4:15am on August 30, 2009, Sandra Rafaela said…
Hi Karen
Thanks for the friend request!
Nice to see Europeans in this network as well..
From the Netherlands,
Sandra Rafaela
At 1:23am on August 13, 2009, Eric at BooksofSoul.com said…
The Enchanted Library has been posted at the Books of Soul website -- http://booksofsoul.com/2009/08/the-enchanted-library-by-karen-andrea/

We would not only welcome your comments and contributions to the site, but would welcome the opportunity to conduct an interview with you to promote your new book. See our past interviews at http://booksofsoul.com/category/author-interviews/

Contact us at authors@booksofsoul.com
At 12:17am on June 19, 2009, Nedra Woods said…
Hi Karen, my name is Nedra Woods, author of "Easy Like Sunday Mornin". I saw your post about needing a review. I would be happy to review your work, as I also need reviews. My email is nikkiwoo@msn.com, you can also check out my site www.nwoods.biz so you can get more info on my book. I look forward to being review buddies!
At 7:28am on June 18, 2009, Freya R said…
Hi Karen

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