Canadian and American writers will connect this upcoming Black History Month at the Toronto Public Library’s North York Central Branch, for the collaborative workshop with Kya Publishing (Toronto) and Elevated Waves (Cleveland) taking place on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. “Writing the Black Narrative: How to Tell Your Cultural Story” will take place in the North York branch’s e-Learning Lab.

“Join our interactive panel discussion with writers Stacey Ann BerryKamilah HaywoodSelwyn Jeffers, and Angelot Ndongmo, sharing experiences and strategies for writing culturally-specific narratives. Writers will also provide individual workshops and share tips and resources for starting, sustaining, and publishing writing projects in a variety of genres. Facilitated by Jameel Davis (Elevated Waves Publishing, Cleveland) and Stacey Marie Robinson (Kya Publishing, Toronto).”

Registration is now available through the Toronto Public Library–spaces are limited. Please register for this free event by calling (416) 395-5639.

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Jameel Davis is a celebrated international award winning Cleveland author, international speaker, writer, and founder of ElevatedWaves Publishing Corporation, the only Black-owned publishing company in Cleveland, Ohio. He serves his community as a Law Enforcement Supervisor and Crisis Intervention Specialist with the Cuyahoga County Sheriff Department. Born and raised in poverty-dominated communities of Cleveland, Davis brings a wealth of first-hand experiences to his work, inspiring readers and audiences with messages of grit, determination, sacrifice, resiliency, motivation, and success. He is dedicated to promoting kindness, understanding, and hope to disadvantaged children and adults alike. A prolific author, his published works include “How Success Became My Focus,” “Cultivating Minds To Own Thyself,” “In Between These Sheets,” “Completely Naked,” and “SEX-Esteem.” He is known for his motivational talks, inspiring poetry, and educational seminars on topics ranging from social and emotional learning to book publishing, family, dating, and relationships.  Davis’s commitment to empowering others and sharing his story has led him to make author and speaking appearances across the country and internationally.

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