Local Authors Announce Book Reading and Fundraiser
Two successful local authors have joined forces in a fundraising book-signing to support the launch of a new community-based organization called KIP. The organization will provide powerful education and prevention programs for those in need in our communities.
- (1888PressRelease) August 03, 2011 - WINNIPEG - Authors Kay Alexander and Cendrine Marrouat will be at Winnipeg's McNally Robinson Booksellers to read from their books, Voices of the Forgotten and Five Years and Counting. A Journey into the Mind of Soul Poetry. They will also introduce KIP (Knowledge Is Power) Education & Prevention Programs, their new organization, to the public. The event starts at 7:30 p.m.
The story behind Voices of the Forgotten started a few years ago, when Alexander, an experienced worker in the social services field, became disconcerted by the ease at which victims of misfortune were blamed for their predicaments. She decided to use poetry to tell their stories.
"My ultimate desire is that this book be a call to action," she says. "By showing how victims feel, how their situations make them feel, I want to motivate readers to put away judgement and pity and to strive to make a difference in the lives of the voiceless in our communities."
This desire to reach out to people is something that can also be found in Five Years and Counting. A Journey into the Mind of Soul Poetry. Marrouat uses poetry as well to capture enlightening ideas about life, death, love, challenges, and growth. "The power of the written and spoken word, used in conjunction with mind, heart and soul, creates a universe of possibilities," she says. "Life cannot be experienced fully without them. And it is what I want to show with this book."
Alexander and Marrouat met last November, during Alexander's book launch. They started exchanging emails in which they discussed the topics in their books. Within a few weeks, Alexander shared her vision: An organization that would cater to both those in need and those who serve them through all-inclusive programs. They met again and KIP started to take shape.
A portion of the proceeds raised from the sale of the books during the reading will be used to finance KIP. For more details on the event, visit http://www.facebook.com/kipprograms.
McNally Robinson Booksellers is located at 1120 Grant Avenue, in Winnipeg.
About KIP Education & Prevention Programs
KIP (Knowledge Is Power) Education & Prevention Programs offers all-inclusive programs tailored to the specific needs of at-risk youth, newcomers and low-income people in Canada. KIP provides the necessary tools and equal opportunities allowing participants to become valuable individuals, employees and members of the community.
For more information, please contact:
Cendrine Marrouat, Publicity Manager
(204) 997-0948
cendrinemarrouat ( @ ) gmail dot com
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