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March 17, 2015
Flowered Concrete’s “Zines To Reach Your Dreams Workshop” Soars in Weeks 1 + 2
It’s been a REALLY FUN month thus far at the Cambria Heights Library on the “Zines To Reach Your Dreams” literacy tour and all I can say is that it has been a truly humbling experience working with teens and building their skills. Please be sure to read up on our first two workshop sessions at Cambria Heights as we have one more date (March 19th) on the way before we stop next at South Jamaica in April. For more info, please be sure to subscribe to our blog/newsletter at http://www.floweredconcrete.com and visit our main website for the latest in news, latest book titles and events in your area at http://www.floweredconcrete.net
– Kevin Eleven
“Read To Believe, Write To Achieve”
Originally posted on FLOWERED CONCRETE - "DREAM FOR ANYTHING, REACH FOR EVERYTHING.":
The teens at Cambria Heights display their talents as they quickly get accustomed to the drawing teachings of Alton Taylor (Lead Art Director of Flowered Concrete).
Hello Flowered Concrete Followers,
It���s been a full month since we last informed you all upon Flowered Concrete���s ���Zine To Reach Your Dreams��� literacy tour, headed by both Kevin Anglade, (Founder/Publisher) and Alton Taylor (Lead Art Director/VP). Over the past two weeks, the two have led both sessions by intertwining basic-level drawing with fundamentals in creative writing and as well as enhancing both technique and skill.
Furthermore, the two have honestly been having loads of fun as they have seen results of their mentoring and teaching trickle down upon all of their workshop participants.
Some of the activities the teens have undergone with both Anglade and Taylor are free-writing, free-drawing, read and reflection, improvisational drawing games and team games centered around literacy and drawing���
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March 11, 2015
Kendrick Lamar’s new album is called To Pimp A Butterfly, and it has pretty stunning artwork
The cover art for Kendrick Lamar’s upcoming LP is endearingly fascinating. The Compton MC, has recently stated that he is on a “mission.” A mission that puts lyrics and as well “substantial” art in every sense of the word at the forefront. There is no doubt that in the mainstream today, there currently isn’t a lyricist that is as dedicated to inspiring the masses as Kendrick is. If there is one thing that we should learn from this artwork is that Kendrick plans on telling the story of black America and along the way, he has no plans of remorse for anyone that opposes him. Not only should the black community listen up, but America in its entirety should listen as well. This artist has a lot to say and you can guarantee that he is going to say something…
Originally posted on Consequence of Sound:
Kendrick Lamar has revealed the title and artwork for his upcoming third studio album. To Pimp��A Butterfly is no doubt a play on the title of Harper Lee���s politically charged 1960 novel To Kill A Mockingbird. Meanwhile, the album artwork depicts a group of black men��standing in front of the White House, holding money and alcohol, while a dead judge lies at their feet.
One possible and very logical explanation via Reddit:
The cover and title say all you need to know about the album. These guys are in front of the white house and they���re holding cash, alcohol, and a little kid has his middle finger up. People are pimping this butterfly ��� this beautiful culture, BUT, Kendrick is saying that we are letting it happen. They���re in front of the white house, a huge symbol of freedom, and they���re ignorant enough to hold bottles while���
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March 10, 2015
Intoxicating Ithaca
Shola Gbemi, is a twenty-one year old writer based out of the borough of Queens, in New York City. He is currently in the midst of a press run for his debut novel “Sincerely Mine” which focuses on the lives of two urban college students that are seeking identity, purpose and self-actualization. The writer (in whom I know personally) is a stellar young man who happens to be very well spoken and talented at what he does. Please be sure to follow his blog and subscribe as he prepares to release his debut novel next month.
– Kevin Anglade ( Kevin Eleven)
“Read To Believe, Write To Achieve”
Originally posted on Vision Speaks:
�� �� �� �� �� One thing���and probably the only thing���I missed out on in college was road-tripping. Not for a turn up, not for sightseeing, for whatever. I never had a chance to do it. Now, I can finally cross that off of my list. On Saturday March 7th, I will be launching the ���Sincerely Mine��� College Tour. Every weekend this month, I will be distributing a limited supply of chapter samples to college students all over the northeastern coast of the country. Each sample will contain a chapter excerpt from ���Sincerely Mine,��� a redeemable raffle code that can be entered to win a free copy of ���Sincerely Mine��� this Spring, among other cool prizes (wristbands, T-shirts, etc).��Where to start? I���ll drop a few hints:
�� �� �� �� �� The Ivy League.
�� �� �� �� �� The Big Red.
�� �� �� �� �� The Conception of���
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March 3, 2015
Flowered Concrete Publishing Sessions [Behind-The-Scenes]
Check out some of my latest publishing sessions with Flowered Concrete’s own Alton Taylor as we prepare for our onslaught of books coming later within the year!!!
#floweredconcrete
“Read To Believe, Write To Achieve”
~ Kevin Eleven
Originally posted on FLOWERED CONCRETE - "DREAM FOR ANYTHING, REACH FOR EVERYTHING.":
Dear Flowered Concrete Followers,
As we now enter the month of March, we look forward to many things that we will be apart of. First and foremost, as mentioned before, our ���Zines To Reach Your Dreams��� workshop series��begins today at Cambria Heights Library, secondly, our very own Kevin Anglade (Publisher/Founder) & Alton Taylor (Lead Art Director/Company Consultant) have been hard at work gearing up for an onslaught of projects due to be published later on within the year.
The two have been so dedicated to the company���s schedule,��that they have often been pulling all-nighters throughout the entire calendar month of February on weekends.
Taylor, has been spending many nights throughout the past few weeks at Anglade���s house (Flowered Concrete Headquarters). Now some of you may be asking, ���Is this actually��necessary?���
But the duo on the other hand��seems to think so as they are fully and mutually convinced that their���
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February 17, 2015
Flowered Concrete Set To Embark on Zines To Reach Your Dreams Literacy Tour
On March 3rd, my dear good friend/business colleague Alton Taylor and I will embark on a literacy workshop tour through our Flowered Concrete publishing press. The name of the tour will be called “Zines to Reach Your Dreams” Workshop Series. If you have any teens that live in the Queens borough of New York and/or are interested in learning more info, please be sure to visit the Flowered Concrete blog at floweredconcrete.com
Originally posted on FLOWERED CONCRETE - "DREAM FOR ANYTHING, REACH FOR EVERYTHING.":
Last year at this time, both Alton Taylor, (25) & Kevin Anglade (24) were wondering how exactly they would grasp the attention of readers for their first book reading which took place at the Richmond Hill branch of the Queens Library in May of 2014.
Furthermore, the two had such a successful event that the Assistant Coordinator of Youth Services for the Queens Library system by the name of Melissa Malanuk, caught wind about it and��booked Anglade for a poetry workshop back in December (you can read about it here).
Going forward into the new year, both Taylor and Anglade are excited to announce that they will be traveling throughout various parts of Queens and will visit��several libraries for what will be called the Zines To Reach Your Dreams workshop series.
The workshop, centered on writing and drawing, will put focus on visual aesthetics and work around the special���
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February 11, 2015
The King’s Poem
A good friend of mines by the name of Jam Young has just released his debut mixtape called “The King’s Poet”, and I was fortunate to have��an opportunity��to write a verse for an upcoming segment for��the project’s trailer video. You can��now stream the poem I wrote and performed at Jam Young’s link��below.
February 10, 2015
Kev Elev performing his new poem called “LOVE, UNITY” at ...
Kev Elev performing his new poem called “LOVE, UNITY” at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center on February 7th, 2015 in Queens, New York. The poem is inspired by the disenfranchisement of urban youth and inner turmoil of the black community. Be sure to watch it at the YouTube link below.
January 31, 2015
DMV’s Pharcyde – Shawn Price
This young man right here is doing great astounding things within his community. He is a talented artist, thinker, poet and activist. Please support his cause as I fully endorse him! #DMV
Originally posted on Shawn The Writer:
Hello, I am Shawn Price, a young college student who was born in Portsmouth, VA and raised in Frederick, MD. As I have grown older, I have realized that the DMV area is not the type of place made for prett y pictures. In movies our area only protrays hoods and crime infested places, on the internet we are shown as rough and foolish people, and our kids don���t dream of making it inside of the are.
What I am going to do to make is start up a clothing line and a magazine just for the DMV.
What I want to do with this clothing line is show the ���Pharcyde��� (far side) of the DMV; the better side. I want people to see what I see and know this place as gorgeous. I want people to report possitive news, let young people tell their vision and be paid for���
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January 28, 2015
Book Review: Tales of the 23rd Precinct by Kevin Anglade
Be sure to read my debut novel’s latest review here upon this re-blogged post from Universal Creativity Inc.’s very own Danielle Urban.
��� Kevin Eleven
���Write to Believe, Read to Achieve���
Originally posted on UniversalCreativityInc14:
Tales of the 23rd Precinct is an outstanding novel that will captivate readers interest unlike any other. The novel is well written and has a uniqueness about it that most novels don���t have today. Kevin Anglade wrote his compelling novel by building up his characters and showing the world who they are inside and out. This alone makes it one fabulous read that will never bore you as the characters find themselves within the plot. The three main characters are detectives. Deborah Lane, Luke Fisher, and Frank Mathtews each go through their own journey of self discovery as the crimes and mysteries unfold. ��Suspense at every corner and a thrill that will keep readers reading all night long. I highly recommend Tales of the 23rd Precinct to every reader. The scenes are vibrant and the words come to life. A very intriguing story that everyone must read! Overall, I rate���
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TO23P Celebrates Two Years On The Market With Review From Universal Creativity Inc
My debut novel #TO23P celebrates two years on the market today. Read its latest review here upon the link found within this blog post. A great start to the new year as my team and I prep for the release of its follow-up soon!
– Kevin Eleven
“Write to Believe, Read to Achieve”
Originally posted on FLOWERED CONCRETE - "DREAM FOR ANYTHING, REACH FOR EVERYTHING.":
Our very own author by the name of��Kevin Eleven is now celebrating the two year anniversary of his��debut novel Tales of the 23RD PRECINCTwith a��sparkiling��review from Universal Creativity���s Danielle Urban (Book Reviewer/Blogger/Author). The book is available for purchase now on Amazon for just $7.33 and its latest review can be read here.
For copying + pasting purposes: (just in case the link above doesn���t work) Here is a formal version of the link below.
��� Flowered Concrete
���Dream for Anything, Reach for Everything���
