Headline (SCBC Headquarters) - Our mailbox is stuffed, but keep send those books for the African American self published author awards and the mainstream author of the year coming!  As always, you can review our rules for award submission.

Summer 2008 is upon us and libraries across the U.S. start their annual summer reading programs.  This year, if your child or other children you know participate, encourage them to pick up a book authored by an African American.  There are books written for various ages by new and veteran African American authors.

And if you know a teen, encourage them to pick up a teen series novel this summer written by an African American.

Enjoy summer reading and the adventure a book brings!

Read-read...!

The Lit Spot

What would Nina Simone do? That’s the question 25-year-old Shay Dixon asks of her de facto spiritual adviser, the late great High Priestess of Soul, when she finds herself depressed, evicted from her apartment, and about to flunk out of grad school.

Author Carleen Brice’s debut novel, Orange Mint and Honey, is an Essence “Recommended Read” and a Target “Bookmarked Breakout Book.”  The seasoned Denver writer has also written for various publications including Mademoiselle, the Chicago Tribune, the Denver Post and BET.com. 

The SCBC is happy to have Ms. Brice as our June List Spot author!

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Press Kit
Email: carleen@carleenbrice.com
Web: www.carleenbrice.com

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Review Central (SCBC Reading Room) - Avid and seasonal readers can submit reviews for the SCBC site!  Everyone would like to know what you think of the newest author or that favorite author of yours.  We are currently looking for reviews from readers who have read the following titles:           Submit your reviews no later than the 20th of each month.  Please Click Here to utilize our review form.  Sharing your word!

A book to... Author Doris Greenlee would like to share her new release with readers and avid readers alike. Released in January 2008, How Did I Get in This Mess offers you a glimpse into the marriage of Carol Rice Moneymaker. Visit the author at: dorisgreenlee.com

Author Interview Learn more about veteran author Montré Bible.  Releasing his series of Christian fiction, he has just completed his third book. Click here to read his author interview.   *** Authors submit your interview and see it here!

Books for the Shelf We highlight a variety of books to diversify your bookshelf.  Books can be purchase here online or at local African American booksellers. Lori L. Tharps Terrie Williams Edwidge Danticat Michael Eric Dyson