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Greetings!
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We are excited to welcome Delta Author s on Tou r to the Dynamic and
Historical Eastern Region! A powerful display of tradition, the National Arts
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& Letters Commission has showcased ou r talented Deltas’ literary wor ks
since 2010, providing resources for the writing and publication proc ess,

promoting literacy, and embracing a circle of dialog ue for our new and
avowed readers.

We sincerely appreciate the New Yor k Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma
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Theta Sorority, Incorporated, for hos ting The Pow er of the Pen. The
powerful tour features books of various genres to feed the sou l, from
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children’s literature to spiritual rehabilitation. To our dedicated author s—
Betty Winston Baye, Joy Duckett Cain, Cov ette J. Hamilton , E. Dol or es

Johnson, Melissa Lawson, Kelly Starling Lyons, Stephanie Perry Moor e,
Victoria Christopher Murray, Dr. Deirdra A. Sorrell, and Sheryl Walker—thank
you for persevering toward your goa ls to create these jewels and reading
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opportunities for both members of Delta Sigma Theta and the community
at large. Your work provides a lasting imprint on our rich heritage and
positively promotes African-American imagery and stor ytelling, which
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deserves high commendation!

In “the city so nice that they named it twice,” we know this will be an
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exciting and page-turning experience full of joy, reflection, and laughter.
Thank you again to the New York Alumnae Chapter for your hos pitality and

commitment to this endeavor as we celebrate ou r Delta author s who have
made BOSS moves to help us enrich and Elevate the East!
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Yours in Delta,
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