Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair

Saturday, August 26

10:30 am – 11:30 am
"Build-a-Book". Ages: 5-10
A perfect event for young children to learn about the fundamentals of reading. Margo Klein will be presenting the workshop and demonstrating the different parts of a book. Children will also learn how to make and decorate their own book which they will be able to take home to share with the family. Join Margo Klein for a fun filled and educational event! (Please use this form to register.)
10:30 am – 11:30 am
“Identifying Collectible Books and First Editions”. Ages: General Public.
Come and learn from Fred Holt, who has been working with antiquarian and collectible books for the past 18 years, how to identify a collectible book. Holt will also provide information on determining a book is in face a first edition. Please feel free to bring in books you wish to have appraised by Mr. Holt at the end of this wonderful workshop. (Please use this form to register.)
11:00 - 12 noon
"Keeping Your Family Alive"
Kim Robinson tells how she came to write her families history, starting in the 1800’s to 1997. She will also read an excerpt from her Dallas Bestseller The Roux in the Gumbo. She will explain how researching your family can help you in your life to break negative cycles, find the strength that has been passed on to you through your ancestors. Blacks were not allowed to read or write and we have a lot of catching up to do. Most of the recognized history books were not written from our point of view. It’s time to change that and tell how our families have persevered and survived through slavery, reconstruction and segregation.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Poetry Workshop: “From Griots to Hip Hop…From Green Eggs and Ham to Slam: This is Poetry”, Peni-El Raphakumwah (Age appropriate: 18 yrs+)
New to the world of poetry? Then this workshop is for you! Come and receive a begginers introduction to poetry from Peni-El Repahakumwah where she will review everything from language devices such as similies and metaphors to structures such as cinquain and diamantes. After learning the basics, Peni will also discuss structureless poetry that is akin to the spoken word movement. You will not leave this workshop empty handed either! Throughout Peni's presentation participants will have the opportunity to write original pieces in each style and leave with a skeleton of his or her own manuscript! (NOTE: Please use this form to register.)

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
“Illustrating with Kadir Nelson”. Ages: 6-13 yrs.
Kadir Nelson will discuss his career background and share how he became a nationally renowned artist. While detailing the illustration process from start to finish, Nelson will discuss the importance of following your dreams to achieve your goals. (Please use this form to register.)
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Teen Dating Violence: “Love Doesn't Hurt”, Alexus Rhone. Age appropriate: 13 yrs+.
An overview and interactive discussion of violence in teen relationships based on Trek and Ferris’ relationship in Backseats and Bleachers: A High School Love Story, by Alexus Rhone. We’ll cover: How to identify violence in teen relationships; The signs of abuse Dating violence myths; Warning signs of perpetrators (abuser); How to address the situation if you or your friend are in an abusive relationship. This workshop is recommended for teens (14-18), college students, and parents of teens.
(Please use this form to register.)
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
“The Art of the People”. Ages: 14-18 yrs.
At “The Art of the People”, led by Aroid Neal, students will gain a sense of self, and become part of a rich ancestral tradition through the art of pottery. Plates, vases and bottles are used to create beautiful artworks adorned with cultural symbols, patterns and images that depict African and Mexican Heritage. (Please use this form to register.)
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
“I Can’t Afford to Marry You”. Ages: 18 and over.
Marilyn Logan, “The Money Lady”, will be presenting a workshop on her book, “I Can’t Afford to Marry You: A guide to understanding the true cost of love”. Come and learn about the importance of the link between financial security and your relationships. This topic is extremely relevant to today’s society and both teens and adults are invited to attend!
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
“Life” by Leo Sullivan. Ages: 21 and above.
Join a representative from Triple Crown Publications in a discussion of one of their hottest novels, “Life”. A synopsis of the book follows: Synopsis: Hope Evans is an eccentric college student, born and raised in Miami's notorious Pork and Beans Projects. All her life, Hope has dreamed of becoming a lawyer and one day helping her people out of ghetto oppression. By some uncanny fate, Hope meets the handsome thug, Life, in the midst of his desperate attempts to elude a massive police manhunt. Their brief encounter leads to a liaison of lust and passion, but with vast differences they soon part ways. Years later, Hope and Life meet again on opposite sides of a courtroom. Life, one of the biggest drug kingpins in the United States, is on trial for his life. On the other side of the courtroom is Assistant US District Attorney Hope Evans, who is holding a deep, dark secret. The infamous kingpin, Life, is the father of her child. Please visit: www.triplecrownpublications.com to purchase the book and read it before the event so we can hold an open discussion group.

Deidre Johnson is Sales and Marketing Manager with Triple Crown Publications. Triple Crown Publications is an urban and hip-hop literature publishing company that services urban readers. The company purchases quality urban and hip-hop manuscripts, publishes and distributes them throughout the urban community and within mainstream literary circles. The company continues to grow and hopes to continually uplift and enlighten readers from around the country. Deidre has a Bachelors Degree in Organizational Management from Paul Quinn College, Dallas, TX.