June 21, 2008

Atlanta reads Thirteen Moons

Author Charles Frazier brings Indian culture to lifeCharles Frazier, author and winner of the National Book award for his bestselling novel "Cold Mountain," will be the keynote speaker for the 2008 Gwinnett Reads program that features his latest book, "Thirteen Moons."

The summer reading program encourages metro Atlanta adults to read the same book as they participate in activities throughout the county reflecting aspects of the story's plot and culture.

This year, the program will culminate in a major public event featuring Charles Frazier, who has been honored by the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation for his dedication to helping save the Cherokee language and culture. "Thirteen Moons" has become a high-profile part of Frazier's efforts to help the Cherokee's preservation efforts.
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3 comments:

  1. writerfella3:28 PM

    Writerfella here --
    Ode To Gwinnett Reads (2008):

    "So they threw sense away,
    And became readers next day,
    Of the Redneck who lives on the hill,
    Atlantans dined on mince,
    And slices of quince,
    Which they ate with Cherokee spoons,
    They danced to Frazier's 13 MOONS,
    the moons, the moons,
    They danced to Frazier's 13 MOONS.

    All Best
    Russ Bates
    'writerfella'

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  2. dmarks5:30 PM

    Writerfella, are you submitting this to Redneckskin Magazine?

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  3. writerfella2:46 AM

    Writerfella here --
    Heaven forfend! It was a parody of THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT, because it hit the mark exactly. Now dMarks, you can go back to reading your latest copy of MOTHER JONES...
    All Best
    Russ Bates
    'writerfella'

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