DEAR 2009 AFRICAN AMERICAN PAVILION AT BOOKEXPO AMERICA
PARTICIPANT AND ATTENDEE.
We received many thanks as directors and producers of The 6th Annual African American Pavilion at BookExpo America, May 29-31, 2009, John Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City.
There is one particular lady that we would like to thank publicly…To our devoted host for four years, our dear friend, The 2007 NAACP Image Awards Nominee for Literary Divas and Amber Books Author, Heather Covington…We thank you, Heather…. Tony and Yvonne Rose
Dear Heather Covington:
Your beauty is like a rainbow
after a spring storm.
Your passion is like a horn blowing
on Mile's record.
Your talent is like Hollywood
flamboyant with glitter.
Your voice is like forever and ever
is a girl from the Bronx.
Your smile and laugh is like
a warm California day, soothing and sultry.
Your teaching is like we all
want to be in your class.
Your love of books and poetry is like
a soft wind blowing while sitting on the steps.
Your love of writing is like a gift from God.
-Tony Rose
Thank you for making what we do on the days it's supposed to be great, a magical experience for all.
We love you for your love and friendship of us, we trust in you, we believe in all you do.
We thank you, dearest Heather and your wonderful Mother for raising such a beautiful, caring and joyous person like you. Call us anytime at all, any day at all, anywhere at all. We will be always there for you.
Love
Tony Rose, Executive Director and Co-Founder, The African American Pavilion at BEA and Yvonne Rose, National Director, The African American Pavilion at BEA.
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Here’s What People had to say about the 2009 African American Pavilion at Book Expo America:
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Dear Tony and Yvonne:
ONE WORD - WOW! I was honored to be a part of The African American Pavilion (doubly so because the Baker booth was across the aisle from you!)
This was my second time at BEA, but my first time as a published author - and boy was it fruitful & fun.
Thank you so much for all that you do!
With gratitude and thanks
Booker T. Mattison
Author of "Unsigned Hype"
Baker Books Publishing Group, Inc.
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Dear Mr. Tony,
Please allow me to apologize for not getting in touch with you sooner. I did not have your personal e-mail address and unfortunately didn't obtain your business card when I met you. I decided to just e-mail the Amber Publications e-mail listed on your website in hopes that you'll receive. Mr. Rose, it was truly a pleasure and honor for me to not only meet you, but to also have the opportunity to speak with you about my non-profit organization Adele's Literacy LibraryTM during the BookExpo America in New York City on May 30, 2009.
I want to tell you how grateful I am to you for introducing me to Mr. Tom Joyner Jr., as well as giving me the opportunity to present my story on how Adele's Literacy LibraryTM was established. Being able to chat with Mr. Tom Joyner Jr., as well as meeting Mr. Neil Foote, Mr. Thomas A. LaVeist, Ph. D. and Mr. Wil LaVeist during the seminar you encouraged me to attend was an added bonus.
Mr. Rose, if you could please share my website with your colleagues and friends; asking them to support Adele's Literacy Library which empowers people to read. By doing so, they will share in "making a difference" in someone's life through a book - growing readers one book at a time. As you know, owww.AdelesLiteracyLibrary.org ne of Adele's Literacy LibraryTM (A.L.L.) goals is to donate millions of brand new books and bookmarks to various schools and organizations.
Again, thank you Mr. Rose, for making my visit to BEA even more special, and for taking the time from your busy schedule to speak with me. I will be forever grateful.
Adele Ann Taylor
Founder/CEO
Adele's Literacy Library
P: (856) 875-0608
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The Tushe Group
June 01, 2009
Mr. Tony Rose
Mrs. Yvonne Rose
Amber Communications Group, Inc.
National Directors of The African American Pavilion at
Book Expo America
1334 East Chandler Boulevard #5-D67
Phoenix, AZ 85048
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Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rose:
First let me send my humblest Thank You for recognizing me as a 2009 African American Pavilion at Book Expo America (AAP/BEA) Award Recipient as a Special Book Industry Professional.
It has been an honor to work on the AAP/BEA Committee and to watch as Tony and Yvonne Rose work tirelessly year round to run a seamless Pavilion. You manage details which are large and minute seeing to the needs of each exhibitor, Large Publishing Houses, Small Presses, Independent Publishers and Self-Published Authors. The vision to support the written word and Black literature featuring and profiling authors, publishers and other creative professionals from the Diaspora in the publishing industry is a tremendous and not easy undertaking which you perform day in and day out without a lot of accolades.
Thank you for your example of excellence and dedication. With heartfelt sentiment. I am honored to be mentioned in the company of such literary giants and professionals.
Sincerely,
Lynette McMillon
President
The Tushe Group
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Im truly honored to be apart of of Amber Books. I've never dreamed of receiving an award of such gratitude. Im still touched by not just the award but the speech/the people/You Yvonne, and your Husband Mr Tony Rose. I cried on my way home because it seemed like a dream to be apart of the book expo. I look forward to coming next year. GOD and thanks/ there's
not enough I can say to show you how honored I am/ thanks. This email is coming from my phone GOD Bless.
- Dawayne Williams, Author, Reputations Fade Away
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Hi Tony, Yvonne,
Kudos for another excellent African-American Pavilion.
Regards,
Irene Smalls, Author
Kevin & His Dad
Jonathan & His Mommy
My Nana and Me
Don't Say Ain't
Storytelling CDs - Heart Hugs & Holidays, Heart Hugs 4 little 1's and Black Histories
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Tony….it was awesome…as you are awesome….stay the course….luv ya, george
George Fraser, Author, Success Runs in Our Race
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It was a wonderful experience Mr.Tony Rose/Amber Books and thank you African American Pavilion for keeping it positive in the Black and Latino community! It was wonderful meeting and talking with Mr. Wesley Snipes, I'm still humbled by the fact that he so graciously accepted my book. I will see you again next year. Much success!
Ana Rodriguez, Latin Temptress (as seen on YouTube)
Thank you for having me and for being a wonderful host. Your wife is lovely. I learned a lot from everyone there and I will definitely return next year. Thank you for your support and encouragement as well. I have already received a few opportunities that I will explore.
Sincerely,
Ana Rodriguez, Latin Temptress
201 306-6496 (Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry)
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Dear Tony and Yvonne,
Words cannot express my gratitude and joy upon being a part of such a beautiful event. Everyone enjoyed the AAP @BEA and I am getting fabulous feedback. I hope you got back safely and are at home resting.
I was not expecting an award of the magnitude you issued and I am the happiest person ever!!!! I can really upgrade my summer workshops.
Finally, your book is a beauty and I am so proud of you. I don't know how you completed that book with the time it takes to plan the BEA. A phenom you are! I am going to have to request you send me a few of those journals which I left, and so I can get started with the BEA STORY 2009. Loading photos on the site right now. Just grab any you like and add to the collection. Black folks sure are beautiful.
With love and gratitude,
P.S. Look in your mailbox this Friday. Just a token of my appreciation to mi familia. I love you and Therez, Darnelle, Herbert are my sister and brothers. Please take them to dinner on me next week.
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Thanks for an awesome Pavilion at BEA!
I noticed in the email from Reed below this info for next year
"BEA 2010, May 25-27 at the JacobK.JavitsConvention Center"
Are the 2010 dates not a weekend? Could this be correct that it won't be held over the weekend? May 25-27, 2010 is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Thanks again.
The 2009 African American Pavilion at BEA was the best ever!!
eHugs, A.
Adrienne Ingrum
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I know you all must be exhausted. Hope you return to Arizona is a safe on.
What an amazing event! So many moving pieces, and so much great exposure for the Joyners, Sybil and the dozens of other authors and publishers.
Thanks again.
Neil Foote
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Dear Tony and Yvonne
I just wanted to thank you for the opportunity to participate in this year's African American Pavilion at BookExpo America. I look forward to many more!
Best regards,
Felicia Pride
Founder, Blacklist
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Hi, Mr. Rose,
It was really great to meet you and to participate and attend the festivities at the African American Pavilion this weekend. I had a great time interviewing the creators of Zulu Mech 1, in addition to viewing other booths and meeting other attendants.
It's a really great and impressive event. Please keep me in mind for future events produced by your company. I would love to attend and support your projects. Have a really nice day.
All the best,
Alexis
Alexis Garrett Stodghill
Programming Manager, Black Voices/AOL
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Hi Yvonne & Tony:
I hope things are going well for you and you’ve recovered after the show.
Thanks again for everything.
Charisse Carney-Nunes
Author of I Am Barack Obama, Winner 2009 Skipping Stones Honor Award
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Thank You!
Thank you for helping make our Autographing Program
at BEA an overwhelming success!
The feedback that I have received from booksellers and
librarians is extremely positive...and appreciative. I join
them in thanking you and everyone at Amber Communications Group, Inc.
for being such an important part of BEA and of our
Autographing Program.
Again, thank you for helping make Autographing - 2009
a rousing success!
Dave
Dave Holton
BEA Autographing Programs
Kitty Hawk, NC 27949-2185
252-449-7580
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Thanks again to Tony and the rest of the AA Pavilion organizers for
bestowing the award in front of my peers and friends at the African
American Pavilion this year.
Peace,
Troy
Troy Johnson
President, AALBC.com, LLC
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