(Feb. 8,9) My report of Bestselling author Treasure Blue's Visit to Mississippi

(Feb. 8,9, 2013)One word summarizes Cash Money Content bestselling author Treasure Blue's 2 day tour stop in Mississippi promoting his new book FLY BETTY: AMAZING.

Hosted by Conversations Book Club President and Mississippi native Cyrus Webb the author visited with fans in Jackson, Indianola, Ridgeland, Pearl and Brandon, each stop proving more thrilling than the last.

It made such an impact on Blue that he exclaimed at the end of day 2 that this was "the most memorable moment of his literary career."

It all began on Friday, February 8, 2013 at the Bolden-Moore Library in Jackson, MS where Blue was invited by librarian Ms. McCoy to meet with the young book club that met at the library.

Surrounded by about 80 kids Treasure Blue experienced a first: reading books to a younger audience.

Afterwards it was on to Gentry High School in Indianola, MS where Cyrus Webb has a chapter of his new book club "Mississippi Reads".

Treasure Blue met with the book club members, sharing his personal story as well as inspiring them to think now about the future.

 "What are you doing now to live the life you want," he asked. After some engaging back-and-forth, Webb and Blue shared gifts from Cash Money Content with the book club and then headed to the gym where Blue was greeted by 450 high school students ready to hear from him.

During the discussion with the student body Blue shared some of the challenges of his own life and encouraged them to appreciate the gift of education and to be the best of themselves.

From there it was on to Ridgeland, MS where Blue met fans and sold out the inventory at Barnes and Noble within two hours.

The day ended at a meet and greet at Appetizers in Pearl, MS.

Day 2 of the tour began Saturday morning at Subway Restaurant inside of the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Pearl/Brandon.

There Blue was met by fellow authors and fans who had books for him to sign---and in the process he was able to sell out the inventory that Wal-Mart had on the shelves as well.

 

 

The final event of the tour took place at Books-A-Million in Jackson, MS where fans not just from Mississippi but Louisiana showed up to support the author.

 Copies of all of Blue's books were available, however, by the end of the day certain titles sold out.  This event was the most diverse of the tour, bringing out readers of all walks of life.

 

  Blue was also interviewed by the Jackson Advocate Newspaper during this top.

Fly Betty is available now wherever books are sold. Readers looking to stay in touch with Blue can do so personally at www.facebook.com/treasure.blue. You can also find him on Twitter at www.twitter.com/treasurewrites. 

Kid Energy USA Visits Mississippi with Burnie & Earl (Day 3)

NOTE: Read about the first day of the Kid Energy USA tour here.
            Read about the second day of the tour here.

After an exciting and informative week of activities in Mississippi the first leg of the Kid Energy USA tour came to an end on Wednesday, January 24, 2013.

 The team, led by tour coordinator and Mississippi native Cyrus Webb began the day at John McCoy Elementary in Yazoo City. Over 300 students were able to hear the important message about 811, be introduced to Burnie and Earl and given tools to help them share the information with others.

From there the group went to Dawson Elementary in Jackson, MS and met with over 150 additional students, receiving an enthusiastic response.

"It's an amazing thing to watch," says Webb. "They are not only embracing Burnie and Earl but the message they are sharing as well."

The final stop on this leg of the tour was Cheerful Assistance and Care, Inc. in Ridgeland, MS. At the invitation of Michael Bouldin, Webb was able to share Burnie and Earl with the after school program, and in the process got a great testimonial as well.

"I wish we had programs like this when I was growing up," says Bouldin. He shared with Webb that he had lost a few friends to electrical lines that were beneath the ground. "I think this project is more than just about information. It can save lives."

That is the mission of Kid Energy USA and its campaign: to educate in an entertaining way that makes an impact. Look for the next stops on the tour to be announced soon at www.burnieandearl.com. For more information about bringing the campaign to your area contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.

Kid Energy USA Visits Mississippi with Burnie & Earl (Day 2)

Missed the report of Day one of the tour? Read it here.

(Wednesday, January 23, 2013) For the second day of the Kid Energy USA tour in Mississippi featuring Burnie and Earl the group spent the day in Yazoo City, hosted by Mr. Joseph Thomas, Stanley Clark of Real Deal Entertainment and the Hulk Team.

The first stop was Webster Elementary School where over 300 students gathered to hear tour coordinator Cyrus Webb talk about the importance of 811 awareness.

"This was a great experience for the citizens of Yazoo City," says Thomas. "I'm glad that we could host something like this for the kids that will stick with them."

Clark agrees. "There is nothing like kids coming together to be entertained and educated at the same time. I'm glad the Hulk Team and I could bring Burnie and Earl to the area."

After Webster Burnie and Earl were introduced to students at McCoy Elementary, receiving almost a rock star welcome. "You would have thought a pop star had entered the building," says Webb. After showing the video featuring the two characters they entered the cafeteria, sending the kids into instant applause.

"This is exactly what we were hoping would happen," says Webb. "Burnie and Earl are the perfect characters to bring the 811 message home for the kids."

The final stop of the day was Yazoo Citys Boys and Girls Club. Though some of the kids there had seen Burnie and Earl they were still interested in the story and the 811 message.  "You could hear some of them reciting the dialogue of the video along with it," says Webb. "I think that shows how much it is sticking with them."

Burnie and Earl will return to Yazoo City on Thursday as well as finish off the tour in Ridgeland, MS.

For more information visit www.burnieandearl.com. You can contact Cyrus Webb at cawebb4@juno.com or 601.896.5616.