The objective of the Maya Angelou
Milestone Library Project is to
establish a productive living monument in "2008, the Year of Reading", that combines
the evening of the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade with the world renown literary icon,
Dr Angelou's legacy of nurture, education and motivation, to help children lift themselves out of poverty through reading.
The buildings will be ecologically sound and sustainable, using low cost local materials and powered by solar energy.
The design of a nature reserve on the grounds of the buildings, will help the children to learn about looking after their
environment, whilst learning to read.
The libraries will be stocked with books from a list of Black writers. Please
buy a
book for the libraries from our
online bookshop.
When: Saturday, 4th October 2008
6.30 pm (prompt): Reception
7.00 pm: Seated Gala dinner (of Maya Angelou’s special recipes)
1.00 am: Carriages
Where: The Dorchester
Park Lane, London W1K 1QA
Limited Tickets: Strictly first come first served – No tickets sold at the door!
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Be amongst the highly exclusive audience at Dr Maya Angelou’s 80th birthday celebration on Saturday, 4th October 2008. Along with a select few you will hear her deepest thoughts and feelings on the occasion of the Launch of The Maya Angelou Milestone Children’s Libraries – in a big screen presentation she has created especially for those who attend the event. This is to show her deep disappointment that new medical advice has forbidden her to travel at this time. She will be expressing her thanks to each individual who shows their support of this important event in London by providing a signed copy of her poem “And Still I Rise”.
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NatWest Bank
Shepherds Bush Branch
Account Name: Thank U
Account Number: 54259428
Sort Code: 60-11-13
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Maya Angelou Milestone Libraries
Thank U
20 Abbey Gardens
London W6 8QR
Email: info@mayaangeloulibraries.org
