2011 national library week schedule

SISTER SOULJAH VISIT

WHEN: Tuesday, April 12

WHERE: Massachusetts Hall

TIME: 6 p.m.

Sister Souljah has authored three bestsellers: “The

Coldest Winter Ever,” “No Disrespect,” and Mid-

night, A Gangster Love Story.” As a community ac-

tivist, Souljah organized against racially-motivated

crimes, police brutality and the miseducation of ur-

ban youth. She produced and promoted several out-

door rallies and concerts in Harlem, N.Y., which drew

nearly 30,000 youth each times.

ANNUAL BOOK FAIR PRESENTATIONS

WHEN: Thursday, April 14

WHERE: Leonard E. Dawson Health

and Human Resources Center

1st presenter: Shiela Martina

TIME: 9:30 a.m.

Shiela Martina is a storyteller from Walterboro, S.C.

She recently wrote and published a children’s book ti-

tled “Hannah and Dexter: The First Meeting.”

2nd presenter: Wes Moore

TIME: 11 a.m.

Wes Moore is an author, youth advocate, Army combat

veteran, businessman and nonprofit leader. Heis com-

mitted to helping young people redirect their lives and

supporting the parents, teachers, mentors and volun-

teers who care for and work with our nation’s youth. A

portion of his proceeds from the sales of “The Other

Wes Moore” are being donated to the U.S. Dream

Academy and City Year.

There will be several local authors

participating in the book fair. Barnes

and Noble Book Store will be primary

bookseller.

For more information on this event,

contact Dr. Marie Martin at 803-780-

1229.