Friday, May 6, 2011

AUTHOR Mari Evans

A major figure in African American literature and the Black Arts Movement, Mari Evans is an educator, musician and writer who writes extensively about issues concerning the Black family and community. Her published work for children includes I Look at Me; Singing Black: Alternative Nursery Rhymes for Children; Dear Corinne, Tell Somebody! Love, Annie, a book about child abuse and I'm Late: The Story of LaNeese, Moonshine & Alisha Who Didn't Have Anyone of Her Own, a title for young adults, all published by Just Us Books.

Continuum, a new collection of adult poetry,(Black Classic Press) and her book of political essays, Clarity as Concept: A Poet's Perspective, (Third World Press) are also available. Evan's stage musical, "EYES," adapted from Zora Neal Hurston's classic novel, Their Eyes Were Watching God, has played to standing room only audiences in Chicago and other major cities across the United States.

Mari Evans is internationally known for her work, including her classic poem "I Am a Black Woman" and she is the recipient of the International Literary Hall of Fame for Writers of African Descent. Mari lives in Indiana and lectures throughout the country.

ALSO: Ms. Evans is available for author signings and speaking engagements. Contact her via mail at P.O. Box 483, Indianapolis, IN 46206



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Dear Corinne Tell Somebody, Love, Annie

Singing Black: Alternative Nursery Rhymes for Children

I'M LATE:The Story of LaNeese, Moonshine & Alisha Who Didn't Have Anyone of Her Own











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