Sparkle Bee Media
The Poetics Noire: Vol. I
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"Creating a buzz around socially conscious media to uplift, inspire, and advance our community."
News
Release Parties
The release party at Status Lounge was a huge success!! Thanks to everyone who came and the pictures will be posted soon!
Opportunities
Sparkle Bee Media's umbrella non-profit organization, The Sparkling Beehive, is seeking donations, consultation, and volunteers to prepare for the 2010-2011 school year. We will be hosting a workshop in Beaumont, Texas and Washington D.C for youth in at-risk communities. Please contact sbmoutreach_sparklebeemedia.com for more information.
Now Available on Amazon
The Poetics Noire: Volume I is now available in Kindle Digital format and in Paperback on Amazon.com. Just search for The Poetics Noire: Volume I.
Media
Galley copies are available for download for the media. Please e-mail, Britany Elise Rickett at berickett_sparklebeemedia.com for the password along with your name, contact information, organization, and prospective date of review publication.
Download here:
Poetics Noire: Volume I
All Rights reserved tel- 1-832-840-4104 address - www.sparklebeemedia.com contact us - sbm_sparklebeemedia.com
About Us
Sparkle Bee Media (SBM) is an individual proprietorship aimed at creating socially conscious media. Our first project is the publication and promotion of The Poetics Noire: Volume I, which is a poetry anthology aimed at countering negative and stereotypical images of minorities in current literature by offering the minority voice on a plethora of issues such as politics, faith, love, and awareness.
Founded in 2007 with the pre-production of The Poetics Noire: Volume I, Sparkle Bee Media is now at a place where we can advance are movement in not only literary circles but also within the realm of social media, lobbying, and television/film production.
Our mission:
To create a buzz around socially conscious media and embrace innovation through positive intellectual and spiritual growth.
The Team
Alanna D. Douglas, Publicist
Alanna is a Houston, Texas native and senior, Public Relations major at The University of Houston. Alanna's marketing prowess has added a postive impact on Sparkle Bee Media. Not only is Alanna a pertinent part of SBM but she also shares the same tenacity in regards to social uplift. Having attended the same high school as Britany, the two have always shared dreams of starting a business, thus making their bond stronger.
Britany Elise Rickett, C.E.O
Britany is a junior, film production major at Howard University from Houston, Texas. After being labeled an at-risk youth, Britany has dedicated her life to servicing her community and accomplishing the extraordinary. Through SBM she hopes to impace change within the media.
Current Projects
THE POETICS NOIRE: VOLUME I ON SALE NOW!!!!
The Poetics Noire: Volume I is a poetry anthology created by Britany Elise Rickett to combat the lack of positive literature in the media that is targeted to minority audiences. Featuring poets from all over the nation including: students at Howard University, Prairie View A&M University, and the University of Houston to name a few, the anthology is a vehicle to get the "rejected" voice into the hearts and ears of the masses. It is time that a new generation steps up to be the leaders and gatekeepers in the fight for socially conscious literature and media..why not start now?
ISBN: 978-0-615-30893-7
Price: $16.95
Release Date: November 2009
APPEARANCES
For booking infromation:
Contact:
Alanna D. Douglas
alanna_sparklebeemedia.com
Only SERIOUS inquiries please.
Available for: Skype, iChat, Phone, E-mail, and Face-to-Face Interviews
MEDIA
Sparkle Bee Media(SBM) is a company fueled by technological innovation. Although it may seem unorthodox by traditional media standards, SBM prides itself on embracing change in regards to social networking, social marketing, and production techniques.
Our presence may be found on Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, Word Press and Youtube.
Check our the official Sparkle Bee Media Blog HERE!
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Galley copies of The Poetics Noire: Volume I will be available for download on Monday, October 26, 2009. If you would like to review the book for your blog or publication please contact:
Alanna Douglas at alanna_sparklebeemedia.com.
Due to the current state of pollution in the world, Sparkle Bee Media, will only be sending out digital files. If it is absolutely necessary that you receive a printed galley for review, please specify in your correspondence (Required: Addressed and stamped envelope).
Multimedia
Sparkle Bee Media is a budding multimedia company with a fresh spirit; we wish to connect globally so we invite you to connect with us!
Follow us on Twitter! ~ Fan us on Facebook! ~ Watch us on YouTube!
Production
lf you are in the Washington D.C area and are in need of assistance with your independent film from pre- to post production please contact us with a brief synopsis of your project (budget, script, timeline, etc. ) along with resume and we will work to connect you with hardworking production crews. We are currently working on partnering with Howard University's Radio-Television-and Film Department.
Britany Elise Rickett
Howard Univeristy
B.A Candidate- Film Production Prospected Graduation: May 2011
Areas of Interest: Directing; Scriptwriting; Sound; Editing
Contact us:
email: General Inquiries: sbm_sparklebeemedia.comAll Other Inquiries:berickett_sparklebeemedia.com(Editor)alanna_sparklebeemedia.com (Publicist)telephone: 832-380-4104 officeHours: 9am-5pm EST32
email:
General Inquiries:
sbm_sparklebeemedia.com
All Other Inquiries:
berickett_sparklebeemedia.com
(Editor)
alanna_sparklebeemedia.com (Publicist)
telephone: 832-380-4104 office
Hours: 9am-5pm EST32
Upcoming..
The Poetics Noire: Volume I
Members of the media, Sparkle Bee Media has galley copies of The Poetics Noire: Volume I available for your review for download.
Please e-mail Britany Elise Rickett at berickett_sparklebeemedia.com with the following information:
Name:
Organization:
Contact Information
Prospective date of review/publication
National Black Book Festival
The Poetics Noire: Volume I will be featured at the National Black Book Festival held in Houston, Texas in May 21-23, 2010. For more information please visit the website. The author and some of the featured poets will be available for book signings and interviews. Save the date!
WHBC 830am Channel 51
The #1 College Radio Station
Sparkle Bee Media's CEO and founder, Britany Elise Rickett, is featured on WHBC 830AM Channel 51's radio station. Her show is every Tuesday and Thursday from 10pm until midnight and features her co-host Miss Kai, the Supersoaker, and special guests.
It's a Partayyyy!
When: December 26, 2009
Where: Status Lounge, Houston, TX
Time: 10PM doors open
What: The Poetics Noire: Volume I Release Party
Get on the VIP Guestlist-
-e-mail names to berickett_sparklebeemedia.com
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