LITERATURE
August 16, 2017
Carolina African American Writer's Collective - A Trio of Poets
7pm
Her book has been selected as the second entry of the Palmetto Poetry Series by the University of South Carolina Press. We welcome DéLana R.A. Dameron (left), who shares her new collection, Weary Kingdom: Poems, selected as the second entry of the Palmetto Poetry Series edited by Nikky Finney, with us on Wednesday, August 16, at 7 pm. She is a member of the Carolina African American Writers' Collective, and is joined by two other members and poets, Lenard D. Moore (right) and L. Teresa Church (bottom right). Lenard is a writer of poetry, drama, essays and literary criticism, and has been writing and publishing haiku for over 20 years. His most recent collection is A Temple Looming. L. Teresa Church is author of Beyond the Water Dance.
Quail Ridge Brooks
North Hills
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh
www.quailridgebooks.com
September 30, 2017
Kelly Starling Lyons & Vanessa Brantley-Newton - 'Jada Jones' Launch Party
2pm
North Carolina is full of talent, and two of its brightest lights in children's books are on hand today. Kelly Starling Lyons (left) returns on Saturday,September 30, at 2 pm for the debut of her new series, Jada Jones. Kelly inaugurates the series with the first two books: Jada Jones: Rock Star and Jada Jones: Class Act. Of course, there will be a launch party to celebrate. Jada is brought to life visually by renowned NC illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton (right), who also joins us. From the author of Ellen's Broom, Tea Cakes for Tosh, and more and the illustrator of Early Sunday Morning, One Love, and others, it's the start of an engaging new protagonist in chapter books for ages 6+. Join us for kids' activities, fun and refreshments at the launch of this series. May Jada have many adventures. Signing Line Ticket event: Receive a ticket for the after-program signing line with the QRB purchase of either Jada Jones book. The earlier the book is purchased, the earlier the position in the signing line.
Quail Ridge Books
North Hills
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh
www.quailridgebooks.com
August 16, 2017
Carolina African American Writer's Collective - A Trio of Poets
7pm
Her book has been selected as the second entry of the Palmetto Poetry Series by the University of South Carolina Press. We welcome DéLana R.A. Dameron (left), who shares her new collection, Weary Kingdom: Poems, selected as the second entry of the Palmetto Poetry Series edited by Nikky Finney, with us on Wednesday, August 16, at 7 pm. She is a member of the Carolina African American Writers' Collective, and is joined by two other members and poets, Lenard D. Moore (right) and L. Teresa Church (bottom right). Lenard is a writer of poetry, drama, essays and literary criticism, and has been writing and publishing haiku for over 20 years. His most recent collection is A Temple Looming. L. Teresa Church is author of Beyond the Water Dance.
Quail Ridge Brooks
North Hills
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh
www.quailridgebooks.com
September 30, 2017
Kelly Starling Lyons & Vanessa Brantley-Newton - 'Jada Jones' Launch Party
2pm
North Carolina is full of talent, and two of its brightest lights in children's books are on hand today. Kelly Starling Lyons (left) returns on Saturday,September 30, at 2 pm for the debut of her new series, Jada Jones. Kelly inaugurates the series with the first two books: Jada Jones: Rock Star and Jada Jones: Class Act. Of course, there will be a launch party to celebrate. Jada is brought to life visually by renowned NC illustrator Vanessa Brantley-Newton (right), who also joins us. From the author of Ellen's Broom, Tea Cakes for Tosh, and more and the illustrator of Early Sunday Morning, One Love, and others, it's the start of an engaging new protagonist in chapter books for ages 6+. Join us for kids' activities, fun and refreshments at the launch of this series. May Jada have many adventures. Signing Line Ticket event: Receive a ticket for the after-program signing line with the QRB purchase of either Jada Jones book. The earlier the book is purchased, the earlier the position in the signing line.
Quail Ridge Books
North Hills
4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh
www.quailridgebooks.com
