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LeBron James’s Lyrical Children’s Story “I Promise” Encourages Compassion in Young Readers

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/I-Promise.jpg I Promise (HarperCollins), written by basketball legend LeBron James, is an inspirational poem that tells a story of love, understanding, bravery and encouragement. It holds a message that’s so important for readers today, especially with the social movements sweeping our country right now. I Promise comes at just the…
Jessica Fitzpatrick
August 11, 2020
Children's Books

Inspiring Viral Poem of the Pandemic “And the People Stayed Home” Becomes Heartwarming Children’s Book

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/booktrib_KittyOMeara_AndThePeopleStayedHome.jpg "Wisdom that can help during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. She is challenging us to grow." — Deepak Chopra "An eloquent, heartwarming reflection that will resonate with generations to come … encouragement for a brighter tomorrow." — Kate Winslet —∞— It’s all too easy to let disappointment and loss…
Chelsea Ciccone
November 10, 2020
Fiction

Poetry That Finds Intimacy With The Reader

The man whose poetry has attracted a celebrity following including Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, Tom and Rita Hanks, Harry Styles, Ariana Huffington and Khloe Kardashian is out this month with his new, highly anticipated work. Every Word You Cannot Say (Andrews McMeel Publishing) by Iain Thomas explores loss, growth and…
Jim Alkon
February 11, 2019
Fiction

From Stage to Screen to Poetry with Israel Horovitz

Adapting a piece from the theater to the silver screen isn’t so unusual. Making the move when you’re 75 isn’t quite so typical. Award-winning playwright Israel Horovitz certainly knows the material: he’s making his directorial debut with the dramedy My Old Lady, an adaptation of one of his own plays.…
Jordan Foster
October 1, 2014
Fiction

Here’s Why Edgar Allan Poe Still Matters

Celebrating the death rather than the birthday of the master of the macabre, is only fitting. On this day October 7, 1849 Edgar Allan Poe died at the age of 40 after he was found in a gutter on a side street in Baltimore, Maryland. Some people say he died…
Matt Gillick
October 7, 2016
Author Discovery Zone

Tammy Spears

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Tammy-pic-for-iUniverse-Blog-2-19-18-300x300.jpg Tammy Spears Poetry Poet who writes heartfelt pieces to inspire others Tammy Spears is the author of an inspirational poetry book Flutter of an Eye which was published through iUniverse of Bloomington, Indiana. The book was written and dedicated in memory of her beautiful mother Diana Hullings who passed…
BookTrib
February 5, 2021