Just heard from the Barbara Bush Foundation about “A Celebration of Reading 2010” for Dallas. Returning to the Meyerson, former first lady/former first mother Barbara Bush (pictured reading to children) will hold the annual readathon featuring incredible authors on Monday, Nov. 8.
The lineup of authors includes a person who was recently a part of the Genesis Women’s Shelter luncheon. Follow the jump for the current list of scribes including a wimpy kid.
- Donovan Campbell was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon and a Bronze Star with Valor for his time in Iraq. His best-selling novel, Joker One: A Marine Platoon’s Story of Courage, Leadership and Brotherhood is the extraordinary story of one Marine platoon’s brotherhood, honor, and sacrifice during Iraq’s battle of Ramadi.
- Jeff Kinney is the best-selling author of the blockbuster series of books – Diary of a Wimpy Kid. All books in the series have been instant New York Times bestsellers. A live-action Wimpy Kid movie was recently released by Fox 2000. Jeff’s sense of humor appeals to youth and adults alike, making him one of the best-selling authors in print today.
- Leila Meacham, after retiring from a rewarding teaching career, submitted the manuscript of Roses for publication, and has since watched her debut novel climb the New York Times Bestsellers List to the ranks of its Top 10. Publishers Weekly calls Roses an “enthralling stunner and good old-fashioned read” that marks the return of the southern epic genre.
Condoleezza Rice (pictured), former National Security Advisor and Secretary of State under the administration of President George W. Bush, has agreed to a three-book deal with Crown Publishers. The first and yet unnamed memoir is due out in 2011. It will provide a glimpse into her role in protecting American security and shaping foreign policy during the extraordinary period from 2001-2009.
BTW, Condoleezza recently was the the keynote speaker for the Genesis Women’s Shelter luncheon. Oh, you thought it was going to be Barbara’s son. So far, no. But we’ll keep you posted.
