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‘Literacy March Across Harlem’ brings message and books to Harlem Book Fair

Posted on July 22, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Dozens of Harlem residents held their favorite books high on Saturday as they marched from 135th St. and Fifth Ave. up to Malcolm X Blvd. to kick off the annual Harlem Book Fair. Continue reading →

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Feature: An interview with Max Rodriguez

Posted on July 11, 2010 by | 3 Comments

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By Janee Nesbitt

Max Rodriguez is the founder and publisher of QBR The Black Book Review, a national literature review that focuses on authors in the African Diaspora. He is the founder and director of Harlem Book Fair (HBF), the nation’s largest African-American book festival and publisher of HBF publishing, who collaborates with Author Solutions, Inc., to target African-American and Latino readers and writers. With the up and coming Harlem Book Fair on July 17th, I sat down and interviewed  Mr. Rodriguez on hot humid day in Harlem. Continue reading →

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Sonia Sanchez Tribute at the Harlem Book Fair

Posted on July 5, 2010 by | 1 Comment

On Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 3pm – 5pm, poets, scholars, and musicians come together to honor the legendary poet, educator, playwright, and activist, Sonia Sanchez.  The 2010 Harlem Book Fair presents “Haiku & Handgrenades: Sonia Sanchez,” a tribute to Sonia Sanchez.  Confirmed participants include:  Sonia Sanchez, Haki R. Madhubuti, Max Rodriguez, Willie Perdomo, Tracie Morris, DuEwa Frazier, David Mills, Pineal E. Joseph, jazz percussionist, Eric Frazier featuring African drummers, and Atiba Wilson and the B4 Quotet (flute ensemble). Join us for this celebration!  Free and open to the public.  This event was funded in part by Poets & Writers, Inc. and the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Continue reading →

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