White House Service Achievement Award Recipient, Author AJ McQueen releases "Art of Life" Book

HOUSTON - Nov. 4, 2013 - PRLog -- The official book launch for author AJ McQueen’s “Art of Life” will be November 8, 2013 at 7 p.m. at Lone Star College CyFair location at 9191 Barker Cypress Road Cypress, Texas  77433. The evening will also feature the unveiling of The Young Houston’s Magazine Fall and Winter issue 2013.  Several Houston fashion brands such as The Dan Redd Company and Jonev Online shops and Kitoflex Korekushun will also be participants in the red carpet event. The event is open with free admission to the public and colleges such as Houston Baptist University, University of Houston, Texas Southern University, Prairie View A&M and more.

AJ McQueen is a poet, author and motivational speaker with a vision of generational success and also the Founder of Educated, a non-profit organization dedicated to a mission of developing and implementing initiatives to inspire youth to see past their afflictions and to press into new beginnings. The St. Louis Native was sent to Houston, Texas in his teenage years after getting heavily involved in gang activity and being shot, and having critical injuries rendering him inches away from death. McQueen has been featured on BET’s 106 and Park, McQueen is a recipient of the White House Service Achievement Award by President Barack Obama, and he was awarded by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee with the Congressional Certificate of Recognition Award as well as other acknowledgements.

Lee quotes, “Art of Life represents the story of a young man taking charge of his life and showing others the beauty of life. AJ McQueen is a talented young writer who brings forward different ideas and a fresh perspective.”

“Art of Life” was constructed to reach people of all ages, backgrounds and walks of life; it is especially beneficial to those who seek to grow intentionally. McQueen is a firm believer that life is art, not science, and he expresses that through revealing God’s artistic abilities in creating art through life’s challenges, relationships, and many other situations one may encounter. “Art of Life” is a combination of biblical principles, personal testimonies, revelatory knowledge, impactful allegories and poetic expressions that will give a different lens on some of the most common situations that life brings. Anyone that aspires to have a deeper understanding of life and wishes to grow spiritually, socially and emotionally should purchase “Art of Life”.

“Art of Life” is economically priced at $12.99 and will be distributed nationwide with availability in India, China, Australia, Canada and the United States. Retailers such as Barnes & Noble, Books of USA, Books-A-Million, Books Inc, Half Price Books and other online bookstores including Amazon and Amazon UK will carry “Art of Life”.

For information on booking AJ McQueen for motivational speaking opportunities, or for donations and sponsorships please visit www.AJMcQueen.com or contact (832) 543-3011.

For information on media opportunities, appearances and interviews with AJ McQueen or concerning “Art of Life” book signings please contact Pauline Clement at (832) 731-6712.