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Top-Rated Online Writing School The Novelry Expands to the U.S. Market

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Founded in 2017 by Louise Dean, a Booker Prize-listed author, The Novelry provides writing courses, editing and coaching services to thousands of students annually.

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  • Founded in 2017 by Louise Dean, a Booker Prize-listed author, The Novelry provides writing courses, editing and coaching services to thousands of students annually.
  • "Given the success and interest in our writing school, we are thrilled to bring The Novelry to the U.S. market.
  • “I am so grateful to everyone at The Novelry for their exceptional guidance throughout the writing process of my debut novel.
  • “Their insightful feedback allowed me to grow as a writer, and their unwavering support and encouragement made this entire process a true joy.”

Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀'s new novel is a modern Nigerian tragedy about the rich and the poor

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Nigerian writer Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ took the literary world by storm with her debut novel Stay With Me in 2017.

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  • Nigerian writer Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ took the literary world by storm with her debut novel Stay With Me in 2017.
  • Six years later, she has followed up with an equally brilliant second novel, A Spell of Good Things, which has been longlisted for the Booker Prize 2023.

What it’s about

    • He dreams of attending the best secondary school and hopes to go to university some day.
    • But his dreams are shattered when the government retrenches his father from his job as a history teacher.
    • Her father, who comes from “old money”, is a successful lawyer and businessman known for sponsoring politicians running for elections.

The politics of poverty

    • By contrasting his impoverished family with her upper-middle-class one, the novel exposes the severe class divide that’s deeply embedded within Nigeria’s socio-political landscape.
    • It also demonstrates how Nigerian leaders and politicians keep the children of the masses out of school through their callous devastation of the education system.
    • Put another way, A Spell of Good Things is an honest attempt at highlighting the grinding weight of poverty, which, again, is often a result of the government’s dereliction of duty.

A love letter to Nigerian literature

    • A Spell of Good Things is also a love letter to Nigerian literature.
    • Throughout, the characters make reference to works of foundational Nigerian writers such as Chinua Achebe, Buchi Emecheta and TM Aluko.

A breath of fresh air

    • A Spell of Good Things is a breath of fresh air for so many reasons.
    • First, it’s proof that a contemporary Nigerian story does not have to be set in Lagos or Enugu to have universal legibility.

General Dynamics Land Systems Awarded $258 Million by U.S. Army for 26 Additional M10 Booker Combat Vehicles

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Land Systems announced today that was awarded a $257.6 million U.S. Army contract modification for the second phase of Low Rate Initial Production of the newly named M10 Booker Combat Vehicle, formerly known as Mobile Protected Firepower.

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  • STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Land Systems announced today that was awarded a $257.6 million U.S. Army contract modification for the second phase of Low Rate Initial Production of the newly named M10 Booker Combat Vehicle, formerly known as Mobile Protected Firepower.
  • This latest award calls up 26 additional Booker vehicles.
  • Designed by General Dynamics Land Systems, the highly lethal, survivable and mobile direct-fire combat vehicle melds recently developed and battle-tested designs to dominate ground threats on the multi-domain battlefield.
  • "We are honored to continue to manufacture the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle," said Gordon Stein, General Dynamics Land Systems vice president and general manager for U.S. operations.

Age of Learning Appoints Former U.S. Department of Education Official as Vice President of National Partnerships

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Age of Learning , leading education technology innovator and creator of the widely popular ABCmouse® Early Learning Academy, today announced it has appointed former U.S. Department of Education official Jason Botel as Vice President of National Partnerships.

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  • Age of Learning , leading education technology innovator and creator of the widely popular ABCmouse® Early Learning Academy, today announced it has appointed former U.S. Department of Education official Jason Botel as Vice President of National Partnerships.
  • He will report to Ty West, Chief Revenue Officer, Schools Division at Age of Learning.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230601005058/en/
    Jason Botel, Vice President of National Partnerships, Age of Learning (Photo: Business Wire)
    Botel began his career teaching at Booker T. Washington Middle School in West Baltimore as a Teach For America corps member.
  • Prior to joining Age of Learning, he held the role of Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for FullBloom, a company specializing in education and behavioral health solutions.

Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III & Associates, PLLC Announces Partnership with HSID for RAK Room Events

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Friday, September 23, 2022

Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2022) - The Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III & Associates, PLLC has established a new and exciting partnership with the Houston Independent School District (HISD) for Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Room events. The partnership's inaugural RAK Room will be at Booker T. Washington High School, along with a future ceremony to be held at Lamar High School. A special ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, October 28, 2022, to formally open the new RAK Room in the high school.

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  • Houston, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 23, 2022) - The Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III & Associates, PLLC has established a new and exciting partnership with the Houston Independent School District (HISD) for Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Room events.
  • The project is in line with Houston's Random Acts of Kindness Day (RAK Day), founded by Treveia and David Dennis.
  • The Law Offices of Willie Powells, PPLC, which specializes in criminal law, complex lawsuits, and personal injury cases, will soon be opening the RAK Room at Booker T. Washington HS.
  • Company: The Law Offices of Willie D. Powells III & Associates, PLLC

Digitunity & Jersey City Housing Authority to Donate Over 300 Computers to Youth

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

NORTH CONWAY, N.H., July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digitunity and the Jersey City Housing Authority will give 75 computers to young people who need them for their education, in a public event at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 28, at the Booker T. Washington housing development in Jersey City, New Jersey.

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  • NORTH CONWAY, N.H., July 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digitunity and the Jersey City Housing Authority will give 75 computers to young people who need them for their education, in a public event at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 28, at the Booker T. Washington housing development in Jersey City, New Jersey.
  • We're thrilled to partner with the Jersey City Housing Authority and Electronic Access Foundation to help these young people."
  • The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA), created in 1938, provides affordable housing for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities.
  • The Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) is New Jersey's second-largest public housing authority.

Council of the Great City Schools Presents Norfolk High School Graduate Ayana Askew with $10,000 Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Scholarship for Educational Courage and Justice

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) recently presented Ayana Askew, a 2022 graduate of Virginia's Norfolk Public Schools, with the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Scholarship for Educational Courage and Justice. Sponsored by Curriculum Associates, the $10,000 college scholarship will be used by Askew to pursue a degree in English at Spelman College in Atlanta.

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  • NORTH BILLERICA, Mass., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS) recently presented Ayana Askew, a 2022 graduate of Virginia's Norfolk Public Schools, with the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Scholarship for Educational Courage and Justice.
  • The scholarship is part of the Dr. Michael Casserly Legacy Award for Educational Courage and Justice, named after the Council's former executive director.
  • Askew was the valedictorian of her 2022 senior class at Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk, Va., graduating with a 4.48 grade-point average.
  • "I am pleased to have chosen Ayana Askew as this year's recipient of a scholarship named in my honor," said Casserly.

Christie's Press Release: First Editions, Second Thoughts - An Auction to Benefit English PEN

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Monday, June 13, 2022

First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.

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  • First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.
  • Art works from highly esteemed artistsAnish Kapoor, Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Ai Weiwei and Edmund de Waal are included in the auction.
  • Philippe Sands, President, English PEN, and professor of law at University College London, comments, 'It is thrilling to embark on a First Editions, Second Thoughts auction with Christie's.
  • Today, the work of English PEN is more important and relevant than ever, and this wonderful auction will help in its vital work.'

Christie's Press Release: First Editions, Second Thoughts - An Auction to Benefit English PEN

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 13, 2022

First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.

Key Points: 
  • First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.
  • Art works from highly esteemed artistsAnish Kapoor, Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Ai Weiwei and Edmund de Waal are included in the auction.
  • Philippe Sands, President, English PEN, and professor of law at University College London, comments, 'It is thrilling to embark on a First Editions, Second Thoughts auction with Christie's.
  • Today, the work of English PEN is more important and relevant than ever, and this wonderful auction will help in its vital work.'

31st Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Concludes Seven Days of Memorable Activities

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) concluded its 31st edition, having welcomed thousands of visitors over its seven-day run from May 23 - 29, 2022, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) concluded its 31st edition, having welcomed thousands of visitors over its seven-day run from May 23 - 29, 2022, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
  • It also highlighted the UAE's efforts in the publishing industry and the conferences sector, further promoting the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair on the world stage.
  • The 31st Abu Dhabi International Book Fair presented a wide range of diverse events to participants, including the inaugural International Congress of Arab Publishing and Creative Industries, which hosted 300 speakers, publishers and specialists from around the world.
  • His Excellency Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of ALC, said: "Our strategic objectives for the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair were to convey a respectable image that befits the leading position and positive reputation of the UAE and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, in particular.