The Fifth Annual Brother 2 Brother Literary Symposium
October 3 - 4, 2008
Houston, Texas

The Plight

For the fifth year, the Brother 2 Brother Literary Symposium (B2BLS) is bringing together a collection of nationally published African-American male and female fiction writers who have gathered to identify ways at which they can advance literacy in their communities.

Topics for Discussion

It’s about time that we get together and talk about the issues that affect our communities and illiteracy.

These topics include:

• How do we work with the school to get the most for our children?
• Is education important and necessary?
• Why is the drop out rate 50% for Black males and 37% for Black females?
• Do authors have a responsibility to the community?
• What are life’s alternatives when you can’t read?
• Why is reading thriving in prison?
• And more…

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A Positive Influence

Most African-American fiction writers recognize the deficiency of African-American men reading fiction today. Concerned about the downward trend of African-American fiction readers, the group is structuring and conducting a symposium to address these concerns.

To bring about a lasting impression on current and future readers, we’ve gathered the community, booksellers, educators and literary enthusiasts to invoke a positive, measurable impact that we hope to continue.

Nothing Short of Historic

Just imagine critically acclaimed, nationally published African-American writers in the same room with the community. They’ll share their knowledge and love for literature with African-American and minority youth, from eight and up.

And it’s FREE! Yes, the symposium is free and open to the public.

Make no mistake this is nothing short of historic. Why? We’ll have:

• Engaging panel discussions;
• Free writing workshops;
• Discussions on how to get parents creatively involved with their children’s reading and school; and
• Hundreds of books will be given away just for your participation.

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If We Read, They Read

The dire need to address the literacy problem in our cities, specifically the lack of literacy among young people is imminent.

With many public school children scoring below grade level on Standardized English Language Arts tests, it is clear that young people are simply not being endowed with one of the basic fundamental life skills: the ability to read.

The inability to read directly affects the future of this economy and our country.

Fiction Reading Is…

Fiction reading is that intricate combination of imagination and consciousness. Fostering a love of reading is our goal. And it’s our desire that you’ll use the symposium as a springboard for boys’ reading groups and programs across the country.

Join Us

Come out and join us for a spectacular event that combines literacy awareness, special guest author’s presentations, an educational component, book signings, anthology of short stories, and extensive discussions on why “African American youth and adults have struggles reading and completing their educational goals?”

There has never been a literary event that promotes literacy and hosts so many Nationally Published Authors in one place at one time.

This is a family event. That’s open to the public.

For event details click here.

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