La. High School Students Meet Author for Literary Mentor Experience --"Idol-Style"

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr 29, 2009 -
How many high school students have the opportunity to meet and personally interact with the author of their required reading books?

Three years ago, Amite High School English teachers, Anita Morse and Wilkie Magee assigned their students to read and do a project based on For Molly—the first novel by Pineville, La. author Vicki Allen—and The Return—Allen’s third novel and the mystery/suspense sequel to For Molly. That assignment prompted Allen to visit the classroom and, eventually, to invite them to Pineville for the “For Molly Tour,” an excursion to see the key locations described in the book.

On May 1, in conjunction with the release of Allen’s fourth novel, “Drink One To Me, Christian Bennett”—the fictional account of an American photographer traveling in Mexico—Amite High School students will once again spend time with this Louisiana author-cum-literary mentor when she returns for her third visit.

May 1 Media Opportunities

9:30 a.m.—10:30 a.m.—Amite High School—Interview and capture still/video images of:
- Louisiana’s own, Vicki Allen interacting with some 120 Amite High School students
- Amite High School students—Harley Davis (11th grade), Jasmine Chaudrey (11th grade) and Joseph Mensah (12th grade)—aspiring writers who will read their work aloud so that Allen can—just as American Idol® guest coaches do—provide feedback, encouragement and coaching
- Amite High School English teachers, Anita Morse and Wilie Magee
- Amite High School Principal, Michael Stant, who has encouraged creative enrichment programs

3:00 p.m.—5:00 p.m.— Bayou Booksellers—Interview and capture still/video images of Local fans as they meet the author to get their books signed at:
Bayou Booksellers @ 203 East Thomas Street, Hammond (or additional NO location)

Anytime:
- Review the book—Request a copy of “Drink One To Me, Christian Bennett” today
- Get more information about Vicki Allen and “Drink One To Me, Christian Bennett”—including book excerpts, high-resolution photos and more. Contact Tracy Clement at 770.401-8753 or TClement@robintracy.com.

For interviews with Vicki Allen, please contact Tracy Clement at 770/401-8753 or TClement@RobinTracy.com.

Additional media materials are available online at: http://pressroom.prlog.org/RobinTracyPR/  

High Resolution photos of Vicki Allen and graphics of Vicki Allen's books are available online at:  http://picasaweb.google.com/VickiAllenBooks