" 'Promoting literacy one book at a time...'Passionate Writer Publishing chose to start a campaign to promote literacy after one of many events in which readers were in shock that we had African American authors that did not write Urban Fiction. One person (who was African American) even stated that black people do not read. Reading is like a gateway that can open your mind not just to your own surroundings but to the entire world." --- Kelly Aldridge, Passionate Writer Publishing Client Services www.passionatewriterpublishing.com




"Reading is very important because it broadens our horizons as people. It taps into our creative imagination and allows us to travel to other worlds that are beyond the normal scope of reach in our everyday lives. While reading, like going on a fieldtrip, we gather data at firsthand and then afterwards we return to normalcy. However, the adventure and the journey can always starts all over again just by picking up a book and reading." --- Kevin Benton, Author of 'A Field Trip to Hell' www.kevinbentonministries.com

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"A book is the GPS of my mind while I am driving in the fast lane; a primary reason I joined a speed reading team in Boarding School at the age of 13. My ancestors would meet late at night while risk being caught and killed to learn this wonderful gift so many people take for granted. As an international recording artist I need to have an extensive vocabulary. As a result of education, I am now able to read and speak three languages fluently."

Young Dread, recording artist www.YoungDread.com





"Reading is believing in yourself, in your history and in your future!" --- Cherie Johnson http://www.twitter.com/cheriejohnson75


"Reading sparks the mind which ignites a vision, through visions dreams are born. Don't be afraid to dream for when it comes true your LIFE will be the DREAM" --- Michael Silas of BRAVO's STEP IT UP AND DANCE and the Haus of Gaga



"No matter where you live, reading is something you can't get away from. The bottom line is simple: If you can't read, you're not going to be able to function to the best of your ability. That's the message I want to get out to my fans and the world. That's the challenge I'm willing to take it on with TAKE TIME TO READ." --- Bigg Marv, label consultant/star of A&E's HAMMERTIME www.twitter.com/biggmarv


"Some think that just because you sing, dance or rap that you don't have to take education and things like reading seriously. That couldn't be further from the truth. The music industry is a business, and if you are going to be successful in it, you are going to need to know how to read things like contracts, etc. You can't take anything for granted. After the music is gone, you will always have what you know to keep you going. That takes just as much interest in reading as your craft itself." --- Joey Calendar and Brite Mic Entertainment www.britemic.com


"Projects like Hip Hop and Books and TAKE TIME TO READ allow recording artists like me to stand shoulder to shoulder with others doing what I love and promote something positive like reading and books at the same time. Without the ability to read, you're lost. As a father, I realize that even more." --- Kinesis, recording artist