All posts tagged "books"
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New Michael Jackson Book by Legendary Concert Promoter Leonard Rowe Published to eBook by FastPencil
FastPencil and Leonard Rowe today announced the availability of Rowe’s book, “What Really Happened to Michael Jackson, the King of Pop: The Evil Side of…
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Michelle Obama Picture eBook for Children Now Available as iPhone App
MobiStories continues its sharp rise in iPhone app development with their cutting edge presentation of both interesting and fun books for children of all ages…
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Michelle Obama’s brother writes a memoir
The news might have set off alarms in some past administrations: The president’s brother-in-law has written a book. But you won’t find dirty laundry in…
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Teaching Tolerance Magazine Examines the ‘New Segregation’ in U.S. Schools
More than 50 years after Brown v. Board of Education offered the hope of integrated classrooms, today’s schools not only remain racially segregated, but are…
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Nick Cannon to Produce Multimedia Book Series With Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing
Nick Cannon, an internationally known award winning actor, comedian, musician, screenwriter, producer, and business mogul, is joining forces with Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing Division…
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R. Kelly to Release Memoir With SmileyBooks
R & B superstar R. Kelly (born Robert Sylvester Kelly) will publish his memoir with SmileyBooks, the publisher announced today. A three-time Grammy Award winner…
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Dr. Maya Angelou Honored For Lifetime Achievement by Glamour Magazine
Glamour magazine announces its annual Women of the Year tribute with 11 extraordinary and inspirational winners and one special-recognition honoree. Glamour‘s honorees have made unprecedented…
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D.C. Sniper’s Ex-Wife Releases ‘Tell-All’ Book
Mildred Muhammad is not scared silent any longer. Her book titled ‘Scared Silent’ recounts her 12-year marriage to convicted D.C. sniper John Allen Muhammad. She…
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Berry Gordy to write intro for Jackson memoir
Motown founder Berry Gordy will write the introduction to a reissue of Michael Jackson’s memoir, “Moonwalk.” A statement released by publisher Harmony Books says Gordy,…
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Hip-Hop Mogul Jay-Z Writes Book On Rhymes, Inspiration
Multitalented rapper Jay-Z is planning on releasing a book that will tell the stories behind his lyrics, The New York Observer reports. The book deal…
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Michael Jackson Death Revives Interest In Tell-All Book
As the entertainment community and the rest of the world continue to reel over the sudden and unexpected death of “King of Pop” Michael Jackson,…
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New editions of 4 King books in the works
Four books by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. that have been long out of print will be published again under a deal with Beacon…
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New Groundbreaking Book Covering Barack Obama’s Life
OBAMA: The Historic Journey, a new groundbreaking, beautifully written and illustrated book covering Barack Obama’s life, from his childhood through his inauguration as the 44th…
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New Novel Highlights Importance of Family Storytelling
In her new novel, “Sprouting Seeds”, Jamila D. Smith champions the lost art of storytelling as an important means for honoring cherished ancestors and sharing…
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Book Examines How Athletes’ Legacies Improved With Understanding of Race
The new book “Reconstructing Fame: Sport, Race, and Evolving Reputations,” examines the legacies of Jackie Robinson, Roberto Clemente, Curt Flood, Paul Robeson, Jim Thorpe, Bill…
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NEWSWEEK Cover: The Meaning of Michelle
Without even stepping into the White House, Michelle Obama has already accomplished a great deal in raising the profile of African-American women, Newsweek National Correspondent…
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Former Editor-In-Chief of The Source Magazine Releases Memoir
Kim Osorio had a front-row seat for all the biggest beefs in hip-hop, but in STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE, Osorio’s explosive memoir available in stores…
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New Novel Follows Trials and Tribulations of Young Girl and Her Famous Friends
What happens when Nelson Mandela, Abraham Lincoln and the Pope meet? Find out in “AFRICAN GIRL” (published by AuthorHouse – http://www.authorhouse.com), the debut novel by…
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Grandmaster Flash Portrait Session And Book Signing At Book Soup
Grandmaster Flash poses for a portrait at Book Soup June 27, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The icon was present to promote his new book…
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Tony Rose Celebrates Success of African American Pavillion at Book Expo
The Fifth Annual African American Pavilion at Book Expo America 2008 was recently held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California (May 30…
