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When asked
how she can write about other organizations, Audra simply
states, "All of our organizations were based on the
same premise, public service and the cultural, social
and civic betterment of our communities. The historical
information of all of our organizations is public domain,
and since I am a writer, I do extensive research, have
focus groups from each of the organizations to help
keep me in line and I let my natural, creative talent
and ability do the rest."
Her natural
talent continues to pay off as the resounding appreciation
for this trend setting idea is noted throughout the
African American greek community to the music industry
where she was a publicist and marketing executive for
many years. Audra has also received many accolades for
her literary contributions including those from New
Jersey's Secretary of State, Regena Thomas as well as
a congressional recognition and an official proclamation
from Dr. Joyce Beatty from the Ohio House of Representatives
just to name a few.
Audra's unique delivery of information about fraternities
and sororities continues to keep members in the greek
community happy as they struggled to find periodicals
to explain their organizations to their children.
Fresh Publishing has managed to fill a void in the marketplace
for positive children's books about African American
fraternities and sororities and honestly boasts the
originators of the Divine Nine children's book series.
"All of my sorority sisters will be really proud of
My Mommy Is An AKA, it is truly a one of a kind, literary
masterpiece and an heirloom to pass down to our children
that is done in a cute and colorful format promoting
literacy," states AKA member Cheryl Bell from the Atlanta
Tribune.
Interested
parties will have a one-of a kind opportunity to meet
the author and personally get their book signed on Saturday,
May 7th at Tarrazu Gourmet Coffee Bar located at 265
Ponce DeLeon Avenue, N.E., in Midtown Atlanta from 3:00-5:00
p.m. Executive Realty Group and A Class Scholars Day
Care are sponsoring the event, which will prove to be
an exciting and fun filled afternoon for those patrons
receiving their books one day prior to the release date
of Mothers Day, Sunday, May 8th. The only other way
to receive a specially autographed copy of the book
is to be one of the first 100 pre-ordered copies at
www.teachmegreek.com
or call 1-866-302-2669. The retail price is $18.99 plus
tax.
The first-ever
children's book series chronicles the nine existing,
also known as the Divine 9 African American greek letter
organizations in an inspiring light that will educate
young children and youth about the positive influences
of sororities and fraternities and their historical
contribution to African American culture and history
as we know it today. Other titles in the series include:
My Mommy is a Delta (www.mymommyisadelta.com),
My Mommy is a Sigma Gamma Rho (Mothers Day 2006), My
Mommy is a Zeta (Mothers Day 2006), My Daddy is a Kappa
(Christmas 2005), My Daddy is an Omega (Christmas 2005)
My Daddy is an Alpha (Fathers Day, 2005), My Daddy is
a Phi Beta Sigma, (Fathers Day, 2006) and My Daddy is
an Iota Phi Theta (Fathers Day, 2006). Visit www.teachmegreek.com
for these other titles.
Here
Is What Is Being Said About "My Mommy Is An AKA":
"I
just love it! It's a really nice book , and it just
goes to show that there was no biasness in the writing
of My Mommy Is An AKA. Actually, somebody told me that
this book is better than the other one." -- Dr.
Yvonne Culbreath - AKA/Assistant Principal-Heritage
Academy
"Ths
is a wonderful children's book that a fellow greek sister
has done to acknowldedge all of our ogranizations with
illustrations so that all of our children can enjoy."
-- Jolene Butts Freekman/AKA/1987 Fall - Clark University
"This
book is just adorable." -- Tangela Johnson- AKA/
Nu Lambda Omega/March 2005
"I
love it." -- Pamela Hurt/ AKA/ Nu Lambda Omega '92
"The
book is beautifully done. My daughter loved it and it
was a joy to see her capitivated with the bright illustrations
and well written verse." -- Felicia Waldon AKA -
Spring 1989 Beta Alpha FAMU
Don't miss your chance to get your autographed copy
for Mother's Day on Saturday, May 7th from 3:00-500
p.m. at Tarrazzu Gourmet Coffee Bar located at 265 Ponce
de Leon Ave. in Midtown Atlanta.
For other Divine 9 children's books, visit www.teachmegreek.com
PRESS CONTACT: Audra P. Jackson, Fresh Publishing, 679-933-1597,
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