Conversations Book Club & TRU Publishing are excited to announce the CONFIRMED DATES for upcoming "Hiphop & Books" Rallies that will be held throughout the United States. Hosted
by Cyrus A. Webb, the events will be to entertain lovers of hiphop as
well as promote the cause of reading across the country. At the end of
the day, Conversations & TRU want others to JOIN THE ADDICTION and get hooked on books! (Conversations Book Club President Cyrus A. Webb seen here with National Recording Artist/Mississippi native David Banner. Banner wrote the Foreword to the book Country Fried Soul: Adventures in Dirty South Hiphop by author Tamara Palmer.)
- SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2008--- 1-5p.m. @ Smith Park in Downtown Jackson. Rally will include performances by Trill, G-Money, E of Causin' Drama Entertainment, Britt, Lil' Half Ounce, Ondrea Nicole and more! Concession-style food will be available as well as vendors on hand. ADMISSION FREE. For details, call 601.664.8805.
- SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2008 --- 7-9p.m. @ Comfort Inn O'Hare International (2550 Landmeir Road * Elk Grove Village, IL) * Rally features recording artists TBA as well as information about the importance of reading and staying in school. Admission, $5.00. For details, call 601.664.8805.
- SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2008 --- 7-9p.m. @ Best Western (HWY 78--- 5024 Lamar Ave. * Memphis, TN) * Rally features recording artists TBA as well as information about the importance of reading and staying in school. Admission, $5.00. For details, call 601.664.8805
- SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2008 --- 1P.M. @ Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown (246 Baronne St. * New Orleans, LA) Rally featuring encouragment from Rapper/Author C-Murder and bestselling authors Brian Smith, Tony Lindsay and Dedra Johnson! Admission, $5.00. For details, call 601.664.8805.
- THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008 --- 4-6P.M./ 7-9P.M. @ Quality Inn & Suites Arlington (1607 N. Watson Rd. * Arlington, TX 76006) Two rallies will be held featuring recording artists (TBA) as well as information about the importance of reading. $500 in new books will be given away at each rally to the most represented school.
- FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008--- 4-6p.m./7-9p.m. @Quality Inn & Suites (9041 Westheimer Road * Houston, TX 77063) Two rallies will be held featuring recording artists (TBA) as well as information about the importance of reading. $500 in new books will be given away at each rally to the most represented school.
- SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2008 --- 7p.m. @ Quality Inn & Suites (2705 E. South Blvd. * Montgomery, AL) * Rally featuring Bestselling author Angel M. Hunter (author of SISTER GIRLS, FAKING IT and TURNED OUT) Admission free. Details, call 601.664.8805.
- SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2008 --- 7p.m. @ Comfort Inn & Suites (795 Pollard Blvd. * Atlanta, GA 30315) * Rally featuring recording artists TBA as well as information about the importance of reading. Admission is $15.00 which includes a copy of Jacki-O's book GROWN & GANGSTA, published by TRU Publishing. Details, call 601.664.8805.
- SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2008 ---11-3p.m. / "2nd Annual All 4 One Statewide Book Club Meet & Greet". This event is open to all book clubs and book lovers that are in the state of Mississippi as well as chapters of Conversations Book Club that meet all over the United States. Admission is free and you are encouraged to bring your lunch for the break. Our special guests include Bestselling auhors Electa Rome Parks and Diane Dorce'. Details, call 601.664.8805. http://www.hiphopandbooks.com