School Experts to Speak at Books Inc. September 14, 2010
Authors Betsy Little and Paula Molligan will speak about private school admission at Books Inc. in Laurel Village on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 7 p.m. Little and Molligan are authors of the new sixth edition of Private K-8 Schools of San Francisco & Marin, and of the fourth edition of Private High Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area. A former admission director and former head of school, Little and Molligan have assisted more than 1,000 Bay Area families in private school admission.
Becoming Pablo O'Higgins: Upcoming Events
September 8: Utah Museum of Fine Art, University of Utah
September 15: The King's English, International Book Club, Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah
September 17: Gallery Stroll, Ken Sanders Rare Books, Salt Lake City (accompanied by exhibit of art by Carmen Paredes, BFA, University of Utah, regarding the Mexican Revolution)
October: Utah Humanities Council Book Festival, Salt Lake City, Utah
November: Paper to be presented to Association for Latin American Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, regarding Pablo O'Higgins
Becoming Pablo O'Higgins: Recent Events
July 15: Talk on Pablo O'Higgins, Jewish Community Center, Salt Lake City
July 1 - 31: Private tours of Las Artes de Mexico and Pablo O'Higgins Works on Print for nonprofits and individuals
Becoming Pablo O'Higgins: San Francisco Bay Area Launch
Artists, writers, curators, art dealers, and scholars came to Books Inc. on 4th Street in Berkeley on May 2 to hear Susan Vogel talk about Becoming Pablo O'Higgins.
Eric Schultheis of Books Inc. said: "A fascinating mixture of art, working class politics/communism, and revolutionary history. This was a great author event match for our Berkeley location, and seemed to have resonance for our studio art community. Perhaps the conjunction of May Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Arizona SB 1070 had something to do with the good turnout ...."
Books Inc., Berkeley
Becoming Pablo O'Higgins: Salt Lake City Events and Media Surrounding UMFA Exhibit
Susan Vogel, author of Becoming Pablo O'Higgins, was the featured speaker at a donors' event and press conference launching the opening of an exhibition of Pablo O'Higgins's art at the University of Utah's Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA) in February, 2010.
The UMFA was one of the first institutions in Utah to acknowledge the importance of and collect works by Pablo O'Higgins, a Utah native who became an important muralist of the "second generation" of Mexican muralists who painted the walls of Mexico City in the 1920s and '30s.
Vogel was interviewed by Reinaldo Escobar, of El Observador, who wrote, "Even though [O'Higgins] was North American he came to identify fully with the soul of the Mexican and gained an incredible connection with the ordinary peasant from south of the border." El Observador, February 21, 2010.
César Arrendondo, writing for Ahora Utah, interviewed Vogel for his article "A Painter Endeared to Mexico." Ahora Utah, February 25, 2010.
Dan Nailen interviewed Vogel and wrote about O'Higgins in Salt Lake Magazine. "They call him ... Pablo," Salt Lake Magazine, February 19, 2010.
The exhibition of 28 of O'Higgins's works on paper runs through September 18, 2010.
Susan Vogel gave a gallery talk to junior high and high school students participating in an after-school arts program through the Mestizo Institute of Culture and Art (MICA) in Salt Lake City, directed by artist Ruby Chacon. On March 5, MICA held a printmaking workshop led by Oakland, California-based printmaker Favianna Rodgriguez at Salt Lake City's Mestizo Coffeehouse and Gallery. Rodriguez said that her work is inspired by the Taller de Gráfica Popular, co-founded by Pablo O'Higgins in 1937.
On April 3, Susan Vogel gave a talk about Pablo O'Higgins to 40 docents-in-training for the Utah Museum of Fine Arts's upcoming exhibit, Las Artes de Mexico.
God's Brothel Author Wins Excellence in Media Award
(Salt Lake City-August 9, 2008) Andrea Moore-Emmett, author of God's Brothel, as been selected as this year's recipient of the Excellence in Media Award, given by the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma. The award is given annually by this organization and the Leadership Council on Child Abuse & Interpersonal Violance, both nonprofit organizations "dedicated to increasing awareness about the problems of interpersonal violence of all forms in our society."
The groups state, "Each year we recognize the top one or two media presentations that we feel have contributed the most toward raising social awareness about child abuse and its potential for causing long lasting pain. This year we are pleased to recognize you for your book entitled 'God's Brothel' and for your research on the A&E documentary 'Inside Polygamy.' We believe you have performed a valuable service by exposing the often ignored problem of the exploitation of children and women in polygamous religious cults."
Moore-Emmett will receive the award at the organization's 13th International Conference on Family Violence, Abuse and Trauma in San Diego on September 14-17, 2008.
Pince-Nez Press, the book's publisher, says that the book is one of the company's best sellers, "mainly outside of Utah where peple are horrified by Mormon fundamentalist polygamy. In Utah, people are conflicted on this topic since many Utahns who have been widowed then remarried in the Mormon Church, including three top Mormon officials, will be polygamists in Mormon heaven, says Susan Vogel, Publisher. "We are very proud of Andrea."
School Experts to Speak at Books Inc.
(San Francisco-August 9, 2008) Authors Betsy Little and Paula Molligan will speak about private school admission at Books Inc. on Chestnut Street on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7 p.m. Little and Molligan are authors of the new fourth edition of Private High Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area and of Private K-8 Schools of San Francisco & Marin. A former admission director and former head of school, Little and Molligan have assisted more than 1,000 Bay Area families in private school admission.
God's Brothel Tops Amazon Bestseller Lists
(Salt Lake City-Nov. 15, 2007) Andrea Moore-Emmett's indictment of Mormon fundamentalist polygamy, God's Brothel, has topped Amazon.com's Bestseller lists for the past six weeks. Currently the book ranks #3 in the category of Fundamentalism, #3 in Gender & Equality and #48 in Women's Studies. Pince-Nez Press, the book's publisher, says that the surge in sales likely is attributed to the Warren Jeff's trial and conviction and the polygamist past of presidential hopeful Mitt Romney. "People are interested in all aspects of polygamy, especially learning about it from people who have left," says Susan Vogel, Publisher. God's Brothel has received worldwide attention, including feature articles in the UK's The Guardian, and Germany's der Spiegel, and author appearances on CNN and Fox. For more information, please contact Susan Vogel, 415-218-0010.
The Mormon Tabernacle Enquirer
by The Sugar Beet Staff, edited by Christopher Kimball Bigelow
Mormonism with a twist! Celebrate the endearing idiosyncrasies of the land of Zion with the authors of the Sugar Beet, the online satirical newsletter that is now a book!
Christopher Bigelow Kimball and Paul Browning appeared on Park City TV on October 24!
Release Party: Thursday, November 16, at 7 p.m. at Sam Weller's Zion Bookstore, 354 So. Main Street, SLC This party included a surprise appearance of a Utah Valley housewife who grabbed the microphone to complain about stereotypes. Well, okay, it was one of our (unnamed, male) authors in a wig and apron. The food competition was stiff and the winners deserving. The Browning family won the jello competition with a heinous- colored jello brain. Made of kiwi flavored jello it actually tasted good if you could get past the fact that you were eating a brain. The yummy selection of funeral potatoes were going to be tough to judge until the appearance of a mystery casserole submission arriving in a padded, thermal pack with a calligraphed label and a sterling silver server. Maybe a bit fancy for a Mormon buffet, but author Eric Samuelson deemed cookbook author Marguerite Henderson's chicken casserole the overwhelming winner. Marguerite won a trip to Moab!
Nov. 17 (7 p.m.): Borders, Provo (4801 University Avenue): These former missionary-authors know how to sell! They greated store customers with "Have you heard of the Mormon Church? Would you like to learn more?"
Nov. 18 (2 p.m.): Borders, Murray (132 E. Winchester, across from Fashion Place Mall) People streamed in at 2 p.m. sharp to buy books for family members, friends, and Utah expatriots!
Nov. 22: Author Stephen Carter appeared on Fox News Salt Lake City talking about the book! (His tie matched the book cover. Nice, Stephen.)
Nov. 30 (7 p.m.): Borders, Logan: A great turn out in this college town!
Encore appearance December 9, 2006 (2 p.m.): Borders Murray. Two appearances in the holiday season at this fun-loving Borders! Thanks, Cammie!
Dec. 9: The Provo Daily Herald runs a FULL PAGE review of the book on the front of its Life and Style section. http://www.heraldextra.com/content/view/202632/
Dogs of Salt Lake City & Park City
by Mary Ann Parkinson and Robert Eckman
Authors Mary Ann Parkinson and Robert Eckman and representatives of Rocky Mountain Rescue Dogs appeared on Park City TV on October 11 at 6 p.m.
Oct. 7 (2 p.m.): The authors and four rescue dogs and their humans spoke at the launch party for the book at The King's English. These heroic dogs and their humans were awe-inspiring. Speakers for Rocky Mountain Rescue Dogs included Barbara Altum and Kozi, Mindy Badovinatz and Rottiki, Dave Richards and Cowboy, Stephanie Ingman and Jake, and Nancy Hochmeister, who spoke of her dog, Ivey, to whom the book is dedicated. The event was standing room only and raised money for Rocky Mountain Rescue Dogs. it was a sight to see these dogs, some of which weigh more than 100 pounds - paw-print the books - some of their paw prints took up a whole page! (Below is Cowboy, a rescue dog with the highest certifications, that worked at 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. He is FEMA-certified. His human is Dave Richards.)
The Deseret Morning News covered this event (Rocky, our "biker pooch" had his picture on the front page!). Check out the fabulous photos: http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/1%2C1249%2C650197247%2C00.html
Oct. 14 (2-4 p.m.): Borders in Murray. Learn how dogs help children learn to read! Dogs from the R.E.A.D. project of Intermountain Therapy Animals will "speak" about how they encourage young children to read with confidence. Borders, just south of Fashion Place Mall (Winchester Blvd. & State St.) This event benefits Intermountain Therapy Dogs. (The Reading Education Assistance Dogs® program improves children’s reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a dog. But not just any dog- R.E.A.D. dogs are registered therapy dogs who volunteer with their owner/handlers as a team, going to schools, libraries and many other settings as reading companions for children.)
God's Brothel, in the news
Andrea Moore-Emmett was interviewed on April 17, 2006 on WABC radio in New York and on April 24, on NBC-Korea. On May 10, she appeared live on the Paula Zahn Show on CNN. Moore-Emmett previously appeared on Fox's The O'Reilly Factor. Vicky Prunty, one of the women whose stories appears in God's Brothel, and director of Tapestry Against Polygamy, appeared on Anderson Cooper 360 on May 11, 2006 and on Fox's The O'Reilly Factor on May 16. Andrea Moore-Emmett spoke at the International Cult Studies Association Conference in Denver, Colorado, in June. She was on KDIA AM 1640 in the San Francisco Bay area on 6/16 /and 6/23 (see www.womantalk.us or www.changingworldviews.com). On July 5, she was on a radio show in Sweden. The week of September 18, 2006, Andrea will fly to New York to appear on the newest talk show, the Dr. Keith Ablow show. The program airs in Salt Lake City on KJAZZ Channel 14 at 11 a.m. and in Los Angeles on KTTV Fox 11 at 4 p.m. and in New York on Fox 5 at 10 a.m.
Alyce Desrosiers, LCSW, author of Finding a Nanny for Your Child in the San Francisco Bay Area, gives workshops
Alyce Desrosiers, LCSW, gives workshops on finding childcare at Newborn Connections, California Pacific Medical Center. For information, please call 415-600-2616. She will give a workshop on finding a nanny at Parents Place in San Francisco on Monday, July 24 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call 415-359-2455.
Learning Disabilities book reaches San Francisco schools
Parents Education Network has purchased copies of Kim Glenchur's book on Learning Disabilities for 50 public schools in San Francisco. Glenchur was a speaker at their inaugural conference on preparing children for college.
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