Th Point at Otterbein University 60 Collegeview Road Westerville, OH 43081
The Edwards Family Brieanna Wilkoff
Saturday, September 17, 2022 1 pm – 4 PM
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Sponsors
A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the organization, Black Children’s Books and Authors
Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Book Festival
Hampton Publishing House, LLC And Melica Niccole
Read to Lead/Write to Enlight is a concept. It’s a motto and way of life. It’s a call to action about the natural process of allowing reading and writing to become a part of your daily activities and supporting authors, whether they are local, out of state, or from another country. We love literacy, whether it’s from Ohio, New Jersey, Florida, or France. We hope you get engaged with us on this literacy journey toward reading, leading, writing, and enlightening.
Read to Lead/Write to Enlight Initiative
Information About Event:
This is the first annual book festival that will be held at Otterbein University. The event is geared toward spotlighting local authors with the potential to also include a few authors from other states or countries as well. Authors will have the ability to sell their work, talk with attendees, and get the community engaged in reading, writing, and literacy activities. Authors will be provided lite refreshments and one of their books will be purchased to provide as a giveaway to one of the attendees. Attendees will be afforded the opportunity to win one of the free giveaways, such as: a free book, kindle, gift card, or $25 in cash. More information found at MelicaNiccole.com.
Our vision is to create material that matters. We produce books that engage the community and provides knowledge of many societal matters. One of our goals is to produce material that coincides with real life experiences and gives creative inspiration to those who are motivated by literature, whether it is written, spoken, or visual interpretations of text. We indulge in the opportunity of creating literature in a way that grasps the minds of readers and takes them on a journey to self-discovery. Some of our topics relate to love, friendships, marriage, sisterhood, brotherhood, domestic violence, depression, history, how-to information, social ills, and other subjects that help the readers to understand the moralities of the subject matter.
Previous Events/Projects:
Hampton Publishing House, LLC
Hampton Publishing House and Melica Niccole have either hosted or participated in these events: The Children’s Book Festival, New York Book Bag Drive, Yonkers Special Needs Fair, All Black Midwest Bookfair, Career Discussions at Otterbein University, National Black Book Festival, Collingswood Book Festival, National African American Read-In Event, Mid-Ohio Indie Author Book Festival, Investment Discussion Groups, Inspired Word NYC, Autism Speaks Philly, Independent Authors Book Expo, Newark Public Library, Annual ‘Read to Achieve’ Book Festival, and Children’s Book Donation Drive.
2:00 pm- Author Reading…Brieanna Wilkoff
3:15 pm Author Reading…Siarre Lashelle
Schedule of Events
2:30 pm- Author Reading… Ron Buster
3:30Masseypm- Author Reading… Sarah Johnson
2:15 pm Giveaway
3(Jaws):00pm – Giveaway
4:00 pm – Giveaway/Closure/Thank you
1:45 pm- Author Reading… Jamilah Ewing
2:45CunninghampmAuthor Reading… James A. Wright
1:00 pm- Welcome and Giveaway
3:45 pm Author Reading Colette R. Harrell
1:15 PM Author Reading… Abby L. Vandiver
1:30 pm Author Reading…Tyler Porter
Featured Author
James A. Wright (Jaws)
Author of Pharafaneelya Thriller Series
James A. Wright Sr. (Jaws) was born in Lima Ohio. Raised in a military family, he traveled a lot throughout his childhood. He currently lives in Columbus, Ohio, where he works in various engineering fields, such as electrical and Information Technology (I.T). He has received 8 film festival awards, named a finalist 7 times, and received an honorable mention.
Check out his website at Pharafaneelya Social Media Twitter @Pharafaneelya Twitter @Jaws1275 Make sure to follow him, buy a book, and support!
Featured Author
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Tyler Porter
Social Media Facebook Tyler Porter Books Twitter @AuthorPorter
Author of Love Before Law, Vengeance Before Virtue, Dead of Winter, Shadow of Justice, Rage Before Redemption, Sleeping Beauties, and True Justice
Tyler is an American Author with a focus on suspenseful, thriller novels. He launched his writing career with the debut of his novel, Love Before Law
Check out his website at Tyler Porter Books
Instagram @BirdieBookCafe
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Birdie Books
Sponsor
Independent Book Store
Birdie Books is an independent bookstore and cafe located in Uptown Westerville’s Historic District. Currently located at 74 North State Street Unit C, Westerville, OH 43081.
Visit their shop online and in person, grab a book by one of your favorite authors, purchase a gift card for a friend, and follow them on Instagram.
Check out their website at Website-Read Birdie Books
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Author of The Devil Inside Me: Finding Jesus in a Life of Struggle
Instagram @AuthorSarahJohnson
Facebook- Johnson Sarah Personal Page
Make sure to follow her, buy a book, and support
Featured Author
Sarah Johnson
Sarah oversees accounts payable at an engineering firm in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is a Christian author with a passion for sharing the Word of Christ.
Make sure you grab a copy of her book
Jamilah is a native of Mansfield, Ohio. She started her career as a professional hair stylist. Her journey led her to Columbus, where she opened her own salon, Mahogany Design Studio.
Featured Author
Author of The Prototype: A Story of True Love
Jamilah Ewing
Check out the prototypethenovel.com EhpicPublishing.com
Social Media Instagram @AuthorJamilahEwing Instagram- @Ehpicpublishing Instagram @CharlesEwing Instagram @noveldrue
Ron “Buster” Cunningham Author of Unwrapped Gifts
Featured Author
Ron “Buster” Cunningham is a newcomer to the title published author. Although Unwrapped Gifts is his first book publication, his writings span 37 years, beginning with poetry. His haikus and sonnets won middle school writing contests, and his talent would eventually progress him into a lyricist, writing both R&B and Hip Hop.
Social Media
Make sure you follow him, support, and buy a book
Twitter @InkwelthePoet Instagram- @Businkwel Facebook Ron.B.Cunninham
Check out her website at Saironwen
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Sponsor
Viviana Moyano
Facebook Saironwen Twitter @Saironwen
Viviana was born in Argentina. She currently resides in Peru. She loves books that teach acceptance, selflove, living in harmony with the world, loving your family, against bullying, science, and fantasy. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, etc. @saironwen. You can also find some of her work at
Illustrator
Brieanna Wilkoff
Author of I’ll Be There For You
Check out her website at Brieanna Wilkoff
Brieanna Wilkoff Author Twitter @BrieannaWilkoff
Featured Author/Sponsor
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Brieanna Wilkoff is a debut author who believes wholeheartedly in the power of kindness, the importance of theatre, and the awesomeness of ’80s rock.
Of God’s Everlasting Love. This is the Product. Entire Lives Transformed. Communities Touched And when I look back at all that you taught me, I am humbled.
Simple sayings repeated lovingly. Gently reminding… Of GOD’s Everlasting Love. By small and simple means are great things brought to pass… and by small means the Lord doth confound the wise and bringeth about the salvation of many souls.
Your Reflection…
Simple sayings repeated lovingly. Entire generations crawled into your lap for comfort. And you gave it. Unwavering. Nothing Held back.
Sponsor
In Memoriam of Natricia Ann Hardy Rogers Sr. The Edwards Family
Abby L. Vandiver
Abby L. Vandiver, also writing as Abby Collette and Cade Bentley, is a hybrid author who has penned more than thirty books and short stories. She is both a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. Her latest books are A Killer Sundae as Abby Collette, published by Penguin Berkley and Where Wild Peaches Grow writing as Cade Bentley, published by Lake Union.
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Author of Where the Wild Peaches Grow, A Killer Sundae, and 30+ other titles
Featured Author/Sponsor Previous Otterbein Student
Facebook Author Abby L. Vandiver @AbbyLVandiver @AbbyVandiver
Make sure to follow her, buy a book, and support
Check out her website at Abby L. Vandiver
Author Spotlight
Melica Niccole Social Media Instagram- @MelicaNiccole Twitter @MelicaNiccole
Melica Niccole is an author, poet, creative enthusiast, owner, disability advocate, and Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. She writes multiple genres for individuals 0 + years of age.
Melica Niccole
Author of Good Morning Amira, Football Fumblina, Naturals: The Paper People, All in Together Girls, The New Face of Disabilities, and 17 other titles
Otterbein Graduate C/O 2004
Check out her website at
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Zora Nelson is an Illustrator for Hampton Publishing House, LLC. She has worked with the company for about 10 years and has illustrated and graphically designed many of the company’s books.
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Sponsor Illustrator
@ZoraNelson12 Twitter @ZoraNelson
Zora Nelson
Featured Author
Author of Her Solar Return
Instagram- @ABrownBlend Website- Siarre Lashelle Massey
Social Media/Website
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Siarre Lashelle Massey
Order her book here
Siarre Lashelle Massey is an Ohio born and based writer, storyteller, and artist. Her first collection, Her Solar Return, was published in June 2022.
Author of The Devil Made Me Do It, Tell the Truth, The Devil Won’t, and When She Loves (Anthology)
Featured Author
Colette R. Harrell
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Check out more information about Collette here: Colette R Harrell Media Kit Library.pdf
Colette R. Harrell is an author, poet, songwriter, content creator, entrepreneur, and playwright. Holding a master’s degree, she is a retired director of social services. She believes God has a plan for every life, but you hold the key to manifesting its fullness. She is the owner of Intentional Entertainment LLC and Co founder of COJACK Productions LLC, both Spirit fed entertainment companies that minister through literary, film, stage, and audio platforms.
Make sure you follow her, support, and buy a book
Website- Colette R. Harrell Facebook Colette.R.Harrell Facebook Fanpage- Colette Harrell Fans
Thank you for attending this event. We would love for you to continue to make reading and writing a part of your daily activities.