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Written by Claudette Milner
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Controversial Author Claudette Milner will Join Niki Giovani, Omar Tyree, Crystal Andrus and Other Authors at the Charlotte Literary Festival August 12,13, 2006 The Charlotte Literary Festival will be held on August12th and 13th, 2006. Controversial author Claudette Milner will join featured authors Niki Giovani, Omar Tyree and Crystal Andrus. There will be up to 80 authors present for this event. The purpose of the event is to promote literacy.
Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) July 31, 2006 -- August 12th & 13th WTVI and RealEyes Bookstore presents, The Charlotte Literary Festival featuring the world-renowned Nikki Giovanni. Also featuring Crystal Andrus, Omar Tyree and Patrice Gaines. All four featured authors will be at The Neighborhood Theatre Sunday, August 13th @ 6pm. Advance tickets $25
The festival will host over 80 authors. "How To" workshops, live entertainment, vendors, a kid's corner and more!.
Milner is the author of "Children of Plains Estates." She will be signing copies of her book on August 13, 2006 at 3:00 pm at Realeyes Bookstore.
“Children of Plains Estates" is a book of inclusiveness. It crosses racial and economic lines of division. It's goal is to bring light to the struggles and victories of children. The goal of the author is to break down the barriers that separate us by forcing the reader to confront their own stereotypes and bigotries. AIDS, racism, child molestation, drugs, alcoholism, domestic violence, are not issues that happen to other people. They are issues that affect all of us. The purpose of this book is to begin the dialogue in order to confront the issues. No other novel has its pulse on the heartbeat of America. Ms. Milner is currently shopping her second book.
Betsy's Literary Page wrote: "Claudette Milner's novel, Children of Plains Estates is the perfect definition for the melting pot called 'America.'"
Milner made this statement about attending the Literary Festival. "I am excited about being a part of this event especially in my home city. Charlotte Mecklenburg has failed our youth. Our schools are not meeting current curriculum standards. They have taken the first step in accepting the challenge put forth by the court system by hiring a new superintendent of schools. This is only a beginning. In order to meet the goals of the state it will take a combined effort and commitment from elected local and state officials, the board of education, educators, parents and students. There must be an overhaul of the school board and county commissioners. It is time that our children become the priority instead of our sporting arenas and NASCAR. It is time we elect officials that are concerned about the education of our children. Let your vote count. It is time for the citizens of Charlotte to be advocates for our children.
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