Celebrating African-American Literature 365 days a Year!

SLS Recommended Reading List January 2008- June 2008

The Sankofa Literary Society’s Main Book Club members have selected the reading list for the first six months of 2008. Each month our reading group selects 1 non-fiction title and 3 fiction titles for the members to discuss.

We read a diverse selection of books each year. In 2008, we will post all reviews to Amazon, Black Planet Books, also to the Borders and Barnes & Nobles message boards,  LibraryThings, EDC Creations pages at aNobi, Bebo, Gather.com and the SLS Book Club Center.

Here is the recommended reading list:

January

Ryan C. Greene-Success Is In Your Hand

Anita Ballard Jones-Dancing Willow Tree

Francis Ray-Only You

D.L. Sparks-All That Glitters

February— SLS Black History Month Book Fair Online

Anita Hackley Lambert- F.H.M. Murray… Forgotten Pioneer for Civil Justice

Paula Chase-Young Adult Del Rio Bay Clique for the Young Adults

Donna Hill-On the Line

Keith Lee Johnson-Hell Has No Fury

D.J. Parhams-Blues for Annie Mae

March

Deborah Slappey-Pitts-Shadow Living…Paintings of Grief

Sherryle Jackson-author of Soon and Very Soon

Marissa Monteilh-Something He Can Feel

Shon Majette-Coincidence

April

Joshua McClure-Almost Persuaded…Now to believe

Carla Sarratt- Freshman Focus for the Young Adults

Alicia Coston- She’s Killin’ Me

Pat G’Orge-Walker-Somewhat Saved

Ingrid Brown-Village Vengeance

May

Elissa Gabrielle- The Triumph of My Soul

Anastasia Cassella Young— Anastasia’s Mind Fog

Desiree Day-One G-String Short of Crazy

Kenda Bell-For Every Love There Is a Reason

June

Cheryl Lacey Donovan-Women What the Hell are You Thinking

Tinisha Nicole Johnson- Searchable Whereabouts

Henri Edmonds-The Georgia Avenue Bus

J. J. Michael-Newly Released Life Is Never As It Seems

You may purchase the majority of these books at the SLS Bookstore, if you want to read along with us. Once you read the books please post your reviews at the Sankofa Literary Society BookClub Center .

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Sankofa Literary Society Intimate Conversations Show

The Sankofa Literary Society Intimate Conversations Show is for anyone who is interested in writing books, publishing books, reading great new books, preserving art, and exploring our music. Sankofa Literary Society is a literary organization which seeks to enrich the lives of African American people by providing information and inspiration through opportunities for education, fellowship, and entrepreneurship.

Join our weekly The Sankofa Literary Society Intimate Conversations Show and meet today’s hottest authors and literary leaders.


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Thank you for taking the time to review our information. Hopefully, it will bring you much success in 2008.

Ella D. Curry, President/CEO of EDC Creations PR
Website: www.edc-creations.com
Live at your level, but believe on another!—-Tyler Perry

SLS Black 365 Network

SLS Book Store Now Open
http://astore.amazon.com/sanklitesoci-20

Black Authors Network Radio

Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
Listener and special guest dial-in number (646) 200-0402

Sankofa Literary Society

Sankofa is an Akan word that means, “We must go back and reclaim our past so we can move forward; so we understand why and how we came to be who we are today.” I believe in the Spirit of Sankofa fully! I will not forget the people who trusted me and have helped me launch this new venture. The spirit of Sankofa is my brand, the EDC Creations PR brand!

Important Links

SLS Interview Questions
http://sankofaliterarysociety.org/interviewquestions.html

SLS Official Chatroom
http://sankofaliterarysociety.org/slschatroom.html

Black Authors Network Internet Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Author-Network
Listener dial-in number (646) 200-0402

Black History Book Fair Social Network
http://blackhistory365.ning.com

SLS Bookclub Center:
http://slsbookclubcenter.ning.com

EDC Creations PR @ BlackPlanet
http://www.blackplanet.com/EDC1Creations

SLS Literary Paradigm Shift
http://edc1creations.wordpress.com

Sankofa Literary Society Main Page
SLS Homepage:     www.sankofaliterarysociety.org

EDC Creations PR @ MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/edc1creations

Black History 365 Author’s Network @ MySpace
MySpace URL: http://www.myspace.com/blackhistory365

Black History 365 Author’s Network @ BP
http://www.blackplanet.com/EDC1Creations

Meet The Sankofa Literary Society

Sankofa is an Akan word that means, “We must go back and reclaim our past so we can move forward; so we understand why and how we came to be who we are today.” The symbol is based on a mythical bird that flies forwards with its head turned backwards. This reflects the Akan belief that the past serves as a guide for planning the future, or the wisdom in learning from the past, in building the future.

The Akan believe that there must be movement with the times, but as the forward march proceeds, the gems must be picked from behind and carried forward on the march. We give thanks to all those who helped us get to where we are today. This group “must go back and bring forth” all those who have a dream and are not afraid to work at seeing it in living color.

The Sankofa Literary Society and EDC Creations provides authors, artists, reviewers, journalist and book clubs, innovative website design advice, marketing and branding tips with a special focus on the African American literary community. We provide a venue, in the spirit of Sankofa, to showcase our newcomers and old friends in the literary world. The SLS was founded by Ella Curry, the owner of EDC Creations, to give back to the literary community the things she has learned while building her vast literary network.

Website: http://www.sankofaliterarysociety.org

What the SLS Has To Offer—Enter the SLS Paradigm Shift

Sankofa Literary Events Bookstore
You may purchase the books related to our featured shows and author chats, in our SLS Events Bookstore. Check the store often, because we change our front page theme frequently, in order to showcase the authors appearing weekly.
Website: http://astore.amazon.com/sanklitesoci-20

SLS Audio Book-club
SLS Audio Book-club is for all book lovers who want to receive daily book previews in their email account. Authors and poets will reading from their latest releases and share their news, as well as their latest events. You may register for the SLS Audio Book-club to win free books and to be invited to private chats with today’s hottest authors.

You may sign up for our SLS Audio Book-club by visit our website and entering your email address. The sign up box is at the top of the page, in the left hand corner. We hope to see you on the next release!
Social Network: http://slsbookclubcenter.ning.com
Enter SLS Book-club: http://www.shelfari.com/groups/13544/about

Note: Authors we are accepting all books for our daily previews. Email Ella for your showcase in our SLS Audio Bookclub Blasts. ellacurry@edc-creations.com

The Black Authors Network (BAN) Talk Show
The BAN Radio Talk Show is an open forum for ANY African-American community leader, concerned parent, book club, educator, writer, poet, or author to promote their products, services, or business. We are a “community voice” programmer! We welcome the African-American community to our radio show to showcase quality literature, provide insightful information and to share in the power of our collective voice.

We aim to improve our image and to bring the PRIDE back into our global community. We are presenting seeking weekly co-hosts for the show! You are invited to host your own segment on the BAN Radio Talk Show. We welcome anyone with a positive message to deliver to the world! Just Ask, Ella.

BAN Call-in Number: 646-200-0402
BAN Website: http://www.edc-creations.com/banhome.html
BAN Online Newsletter: http://www.edc-creations.com/ban1newsletter.html

The Black Vibes 365 Talk Show
Come join our round-table discussions each week as we tackle a number of topics relevant to improving literacy and our image within our community. Each week, The Black Vibes 365 Talk Show interviews special guest authors, community leaders, educators, and experts from various fields in publishing, who want to make a difference in the lives of Americans.

This is the home of the “Intimate Conversations—Noon Day Quickies”. Tune in each day for a 30-minute Intimate Conversation interview with today’s hottest speakers! BV 365 also has its own newsletter of the audio interviews. Sign up today so you never miss a show, they will come to your email account!

Contact Ella Curry if you would like to be included in our 30-minute noon day interviews at: ellacurry@edc-creations.com

Black Vibes 365 Call-in Number: (347) 324-5929

Black Vibes 365 Talk Show Website: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Black-Vibes-365
Black Vibes Newsletter: http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?html=352823
Subscribe to BV365: http://www.feedblitz.com/f/f.fbz?Sub=352823

EDC Literary Divas
Explore the writings and musings of Ella D. Curry and the EDC Literary Divas! Inside our informative and entertaining ezine you will find articles to inspire you, invoke romance, increase your awareness, educate you, and most of all bring back a sense of pride and direction for people of color!

All the writers for The EDC Literary Divas are professional writers, business owners, or published authors! Join us as the sistahs bring our community to the top! We are now accepting application for EDC Literary Divas.
Website: http://edc1creations.wordpress.com/literary-divas

On The Shoulders of Giants Journal
The On The Shoulders of Giants Journal (OTSOJ) is an all male blog, created to show African-American males that we do care about them and we want to support them in every way. EDC Creations is currently seeking male single-parents, male athletes, business owners, pastors, doctors, community leaders, lawyers, writers and poets for a New Blog called, On The Shoulders of Giants Journal.

We will host monthly radio shows to bring the news to the world. The On The Shoulders of Giants Journal, radio broadcast, will take place the first Sunday of each month.

Male- to-Male Intervention and Support Network
Real Men | Real Issues | Real Help
See Your Message Change the World!

This blog will showcase African American men at their BEST! Each male author of the blog will post daily musings, poetry, short stories, or just tips for other men to ponder. Please let me know if you would like to be one of the official male writers, authors, and bloggers. Each male blogger will share information that can lift his brothers and sister up!
Website: http://edc1creations.squarespace.com/shoulders-of-giants

The Black History 365 Network
The Black History 365 Network aims to bridge the gap between authors, publishers, book clubs, and the avid readers. We all make up the fantastic and dynamic world of literature! Each group is just as important as the next and we all need each other.

We can not hope to succeed alone—-sharing will bring us all up! This site is the home to everything BLACK-video history blogs, featured authors, community message boards, and help tips for the literary community. Home to the all male bloggers, On The Shoulders of Giants Journal and our Black History 365 campaign.

Black History 365 Website: http://edc1creations.squarespace.com
Black History 365 Social Network Center: http://blackhistory365.ning.com

Parent Company-EDC Creations

EDC Creations is a Prince George’s County, Maryland marketing, branding, and promotions firm that specializes in Internet book promotions and PR, graphic design, Internet marketing campaigns, publishing websites, and marketing materials for small to medium-size businesses, new authors and individuals. Our award-winning team offers exceptional design, outstanding service and quick turnaround time without the high costs, impersonal attitude and expensive rates of a larger marketing agency.

The Sankofa Literary Society and EDC Creations provides authors, artists, reviewers, journalist and book clubs, innovative website design advice, marketing and branding tips with a special focus on the African American literary community.

EDC Creations offers:

• Full-service direct and indirect marketing campaigns
• Exemplary graphic design and marketing materials
• Imaginative website and image development
• Impeccable book publicity campaigns
• Flawless Internet marketing plans

We assist authors and businesses that are too busy to tackle the cyber- world or to take care of the behind the scenes activities of the day-to-day corporate front. We are virtual publicists, marketing specialists, book coaches and brand developers. Let us make life just a little easier!

Main Website: http://www.edc-creations.com