Join the online LISTENING PARTY for the Hiphop and Books cd today!

Join us on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST) on http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive where we will give listeners worldwide a first listen to the entire compilation cd being released by the HIPHOP AND BOOKS coalition. (Are you one of the artists featured on the project? Feel free to call in and talk about the experience of being a part of this historic project! Do you just like what you hear? Call in as well as let us know---and make sure to spread the word! The call-in number is 1.347.426.3645.)

This is one project that all music lovers will want in their collection! HIPHOP AND BOOKS: The Compilation includes new music from both new faces in hiphop as well as established artists in the business.
Only this project can bring together fresh Hip-Hop, R&B, and Spoken Word. Enjoy the sounds of Big A ("I Don't Need You"), Blak Circle ("We In Here"), C. A. Webb ("Again"), C-James ("Worlds Collide"), C-Murder ("One False Move"), Dj Down South ("Like It Ain't No Thang"), Dream Team Stars ("Love Potion"), Duane Scott ("Wave Yo Hands"), Eddie Wright ("Rethickulous"), Jon Boy ("Rize Up"), Josh Gates ("Look Back At It"), K.Lipsey ("Mississippi Po Boy"), Jack Squad ("Welcome 2 Da Jack"), OndreaNicole ("Rock My Body" and "Like What You See" with Trill) and Trill ("Gettin' My Airplane On" and "Like What You See" with OndreaNicole)!

Presales are going on right now with the album being available throughout the country on Saturday, June 28, 2008. The album retails for only $10.00 (12.50, with shipping included). Proceeds benefit the Hiphop and Books Project!

Music is already being gathered for Volume 2 that will be released in August 2008! Artists interested in being a part of the project should email Hiphop and Books Founder Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com. Questions about the Hiphop and Books project can be directed to Webb in email or by calling committee member Berlinda White at 601.307.1851.

http://www.hiphopandbooks.com                              http://www.myspace.com/hiphopandbooks

Hiphop and Books welcomes STATUS QUO from MTV's AMERICA'S BEST DANCE CREW

Hiphop and Books welcomes Dance Sensation STATUS QUO as a proud Supporter

The Hiphop and Books Initiative is pleased to announce that more star power has been added to our mission of encouraging reading and the importance of staying in school. We are pleased to announce that the fantastic dance group STATUS QUO from MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, Season One is now a proud supporter of our music and literacy campaign.

(NOTE: If you can't see any of the following, visit http://truconversations.blogspot.com/2008/06/hiphop-and-books-welcomes-dance.html )

Known for their skills and their determination, Status Quo will be on the road with the project beginning in July 2008 through the end of the campaign in late September 2008. "I am glad to have Status Quo and KGMissinglink Entertainment working shoulder to shoulder with us to encourage and educate our future," says Cyrus A.Webb,32, Founder of Hiphop and Books. "This history-making project is really picking up steam, and we have more surprises in store so make sure to visit http://www.hiphopandbooks.com often."

The management of Status Quo had this to say to Webb: "Status Quo would like to thank you for allowing us to become a proud sponsor of the Hiphop and Books Project. We are pleased to be able to support such a good cause. The Hiphop and Books project is a positive and influential music and literacy program traveling from state to state educating young minds on the importance of reading and education through Hiphop & R&B.

"Music and entertainment have become such a powerful tool amongst our youth that it is up to us teach them how books can provide you with enough knowledge to become a rapper, singer, Dancer or actor that not only has talent but understands the business side of the industry which can definitely create longevity as well as assist in mastering your craft. There are so many great books that are availabe and relevant to the music and entertainment industry that our youth can take advantage of and have fun learning through them.Status Quo is proud to be in the company of so many other credible artists who support this worthy movement and care to make a difference."

Status Quo is in good company. They join recording artistis C-Murder, Josh Gates, Jon Boy, Atllas, C. James, Omega Red, Trill, Big A, Jack Squad, Eddie Wright, OndreaNicole, Shawty Jizzle, Chamber, Nino, Blak Circle, Duane Scott and more. To find our more about Status Quo and their upcoming projects, visit http://www.myspace.com/sqdancecrew. To contact their management, call 857.212.3509. To find out more about the HIPHOP AND BOOKS project, contact Berlinda White at 601.307.1851 or cawebb4@juno.com. Visit http://www.myspace.com/hiphopandbooks and http://www.hiphopandbooks.com.

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CONVERSATIONS LIVE! debut on Tues. June 24th w/author Terrance Dean

Conversations Book Club is pleased to announce that "Conversations LIVE" is now making its debut on Blog Talk Radio! This will begin on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 12p.m. CST (1p.m. EST) with Bestselling author Terrance Dean, author of HIDING IN HIPHOP (Confessions of a down low brother in the entertainment industry). 
"Conversations LIVE!" can be found online at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive and can be heard online worldwide! Moderated by Conversations President and host, Cyrus A. Webb, this is the author's first LIVE hour-long interview with Conversations about the book that has been written about in Newsweek, Time, Essence and on the internet worldwide. Webb will also discuss how Dean will be working with the HIPHOP AND BOOKS literacy initiative beginning in July 2008.

 

This is one program you don't want to miss! For more information, contact Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616. C'MON. JOIN THE ADDICTION: Get hooked on books!

http://www.thebestbookclub.info

http://www.hiphopandbooks.com

http://www.myspace.com/hiphopandbooks

http://www.truconversations.com

THIS WEEK'S REVIEW: HOW TO WOW by Frances Cole Jones

Conversations Book Club Founder and President, Cyrus A. Webb, is pleased to share with readers his review of author Frances Cole Jones' book HOW TO WOW that appears today in the state of Mississippi's largest daily newspaper and online worldwide. (see below)

 

To read his review of Jones' book click (or copy and paste) this link:

http://www.rankinledger.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080621/LIFE/806210310/1003

Conversations hosts the "2nd Annual Statewide Book Club Meet and Greet" in Mississippi!

ARE YOU READY FOR THE MOST EXCITING BOOK CLUB MEETING OF 2008?
Conversations Book Club, in partnership with Richard Wright Library and their literary partners, will be hosting the "Second Annual Statewide Book Club Meet and Greet" in Jackson, MS on Saturday, June 28, 2008. The event will take place at the Richard Wright Library (515 W. McDowell Road * Jackson, MS) and will be geared towarded allowing all book clubs and book lovers throughout the state to come together and discuss what unites them all: BOOKS!



SATURDAY, June 28, 2008
11-12:00p.m. --- Meet and greet with authors and book lovers (Bring your lunch as well as your books to get them signed)
12-1:00p.m. --- FORUM: The Business of Books (Authors discusss the joys and politics of publishing)
1:15-2:15p.m. --- FORUM: The Pros and Cons of Book Clubs (Can they do more harm than good?)
2:30-3:30p.m.--- What are YOU reading? Book lovers speak about what's hot and what's not.

Each session will be moderated by Conversations Book Club President Cyrus A. Webb. CONFIRMED Guest authors include Bestselling authors Diane Dorce' (author of DEVIL IN THE MIST and 52 BROAD STREET), Electa Rome Parks (author of LADIES' NIGHT OUT, ALMOST DOESN'T COUNT, LOOSE ENDS, THE TIES THAT BIND and THESE ARE MY CONFESSIONS), V. L. Green (WHEN DESTINIES MEET), Supreme Understanding (HOW TO HUSTLE AND WIN), Voncele Savage (A LETTER TO MY SISTERS) and Tina Brooks McKinney (ALL THAT DRAMA, LAWD MO' DRAMA and FOOL STOP TRIPPIN').

Admission to the day's events is free.

For more information, contact Berlinda White at 601.307.1851 or Cyrus A. Webb at cawebb4@juno.com. If you are a book club or author who would like to participate in the scheduled discussions, email Webb at cawebb4@juno.com.

C'mon, what are you waiting for? JOIN THE ADDICTION: Get hooked on books! http://www.thebestbookclub.info.

Bestselling author Tina Brooks McKinney kicks off Walmart Conversations!

"WALMART CONVERSATIONS" Book Club kicked off on Monday, June 16,2008 and will continue every 3rd Monday at 6p.m. at the Wal-Mart on HWY 18 in Jackson, MS.

First of all Conversations Book Club would like to thank our literary partner, Savvy Book Club, for taking good care of our guest, Bestselling author Tina Brooks McKinney. Savvy had McKinney as a guest during their book club meeting on Saturday and spent time with her on Sunday before joining us for the debut of this exciting new book discussion group in South Jackson.

Also joining the Walmart discussion was book club member/author Voncele Savage. This group hopes to continue to encourage reading in the South Jackson area.

To Tina we say thank you for you continued support of the work we are doing in Mississippi and beyond. We didn't get to spend as much time with you during your second trip, however, we know you were well taken care of.

For more information about the Walmart Conversations Book Club, visit http://www.walmartconversations.com.
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Bestselling author Trice Hickman: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

 

Bestselling author Trice Hickman's first trip to Mississippi and even her first book promotion in Memphis, TN were an ultimate success June 13-14, 2008---thanks to all of you!

After a blow-out day on Friday, June 13th in Mississippi, Hickman kicked off Saturday, June 14th with her first book sale at McDonalds in Canton, MS when stopping for breakfast.
She along with Conversations Book Club members Cyrus A. Webb and Voncele Savage made the trek to Memphis, TN where they had a discussion at Borders and were even able to meet some friends of Hickman's other half. Once again books were sold, and a productive weekend came to an end.
We are already talking with Trice Hickman about her next trip to Mississippi. For more information about the author, visit her online at http://www.tricehickman.com. You can order her book UNEXECTED INTERRUPTIONS there and get your copy autographed.