By Michael L. Counter, Jr. – Dallas South News Intern
The 7th Annual Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair and Arts Festival will take place Friday, August 28, through, Sunday, August 30, 2009. This family event will include panel discussions with authors from the Dallas-Fort Worth and surrounding areas.
Workshops will be held covering creative writing techniques, insight into the writing industry, as well as how to encourage children to read and enjoy learning. Poet Sonia Sanchez will host the community breakfast beginning at 8am on Saturday morning. Spiritual leaders and writers will also host workshops on personal development and healthier spirits.
Children will enjoy the Children’s Breakfast hosted by author Carole Boston Weatherford at the African American Museum. Lela Bell’s Hip Hop Dance workshop is sure to bridge the gap between yesterday’s bookworms and today’s entertainment-savvy youth. Admission is free and adequate parking is available. However, advance reservations and fees apply to special events and each such event is listed on the program.
Be warned that special events have limited seating. That includes “Porkchops and Politics” at noon on Saturday with Dallas County District Attorney Craig Watkins. Seating for this event will be limited to 50 participants, and $10 will get attendees a meal from South Dallas Cafe (event location) along with Mr. Watkins lecture.
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The Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair and Arts Festival starts at 2pm on Friday afternoon, and will be held at the African American Museum at 3536 Grand Ave. at Fair Park, Dallas, Texas 75210.
Michael L. Counter, Jr. is a Dallas South News intern and attends Midwestern State University. He is completing his Bachelor’s degree in English with a focus in media studies.
Edited by Shawn Williams
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