E. Lynn Harris Tribute Tour for Mama Dearest
Written by RAWSISTAZ · September 22, 2009 · 424 views
Today marks the book launch for the latest E. Lynn Harris book, Mama Dearest. Sadly, he passed away on July 23, 2009 before publication of what will be his final book. RAWSISTAZ will hold a special online celebration on Friday (10:00AM-until) in tribute & celebration for those interested in discussing this wonderful author and his work.
The book launch is scheduled for tonight. Please help take it to #1 on the Bestsellers List.
09/22/09: BOOK LAUNCH – ATLANTA, GA
Outwrite Books @ 7:30 pm
991 Piedmont Avenue
Phone: 404-607-0082
Hosted by: Eric Jerome Dickey, RM Johnson, Clarence Nero, Tracie Howard, Laura Gilmore, and Etta Harris
In addition, Friday has been declared as E. Lynn Harris Day and authors, colleagues, friends & fans will gather together across bookstores nationwide to celebrate his memory. The family will also hold a special memorial Friday, Sept. 25, from 6-9 p.m., at the Georgia International Convention Center, near Hartsfield Jackson International Airport.
Friday, September 25, 2009
E. Lynn Harris Day: Author tribute tour at bookstores across the country
BALTIMORE, MD
Barnes & Noble @ 7:00 pm
1819 Reisterstown Road
Phone: 410- 415-5758
Hosted by: Tracie Howard
BIRMINGHAM, AL
Books-A-Million @ 7:00 pm
140 Wildwood Pkwy
Phone: 205-942-4220
Hosted by: Brandon Hammons
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CLEVELAND, OH
Joseph Beth @ 7:00 pm
Legacy Village
24519 Cedar Road
Phone: 216- 912-1975
Hosted by: Lolita Files
CHICAGO, IL
Borders @ 7:00 pm
2210 W. 95th Street
Phone: 773-445-5471
Hosted by: Yolanda Joe
DALLAS, TX
Barnes & Noble @ 7:00 pm
7700 West Northwest Hwy
Phone: 214-739-1124
Hosted by: Mary B. Morrison
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DETROIT, MI
Borders @ 7:00 pm
5601 Mercury Drive
Dearborn, MI 48126
Phone: 313-271-4441
Hosted by: Terrance Dean
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HOUSTON, TX
Barnes & Noble @ 7:00 pm
7626 Westheimer
Phone: 713-783-6016
Hosted by: ReShonda Tate Billingsley
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Books-A-Million @ 7:00 pm
25A 1910 Wells Road
Orange Park, FL
Phone: 904-215-2300
Hosted by: Tina McElroy Ansa
LITTLE ROCK, AK
Presented by Pyramid Books
The Mosaic Templars Cultural Center @ 6:30 pm
500 West Ninth Street
Phone: 501-372-5824
Hosted by: Celia Anderson and Rhonda Holmes
LIVINGSTON, NJ
Barnes & Noble @ 7:00 pm
Livingston Mall
112 Eisenhower Parkway
Phone: 973-758-1310
Hosted by: Karen Hunter, Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire and Karen Thomas
LOS ANGELES, CA
ESO Won Books @ 7:00 pm
4311 Degnan Blvd.
Phone: 323-290-1048
Hosted by: Tananarive Due
NEW ORLEANS, LA
Afro-American Book Stop @ 5:30 pm
7056 Read Blvd
Phone: 504-243-2436
Hosted by: Clarence Nero and Ms. Dupre
NEW YORK. NY
Borders @ 7:00 pm
10 Columbus Circle
Phone: 212- 823-9775
Hosted by: Erika Kendrick and Sean James
PHILADELPHIA, PA
Borders 21 @ 12:30 pm
1 S. Broad, Suite 100
Phone: 215-568-7400
Hosted by: Brenda L. Thomas
SAVANNAH, GA
Barnes & Noble @ 7:00 pm
7804 Abercorn Extension
Phone: 912-353-7757
Hosted by: Dr. Bertice Berry
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WASHINGTON, DC
Borders @ 7:00 pm
931 Capital Centre Blvd
Largo, MD 20744
Phone: 301-499-2173
Hosted by: Victoria Christopher Murray and Kimberla Lawson Roby
RAWSISTAZ Literary Group was founded in 2000 to support and promote the work of African-American authors. The groups, on and offline, represent close to 600 readers, writers, aspiring writers, and others interested in literacy and the impact on our communities.
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