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LAUNCH:
February 2007
Linda Gill
General Manager,
Kimani Press
Evette Porter
Editor, Kimani TRU
Available wherever books are sold.
KIMANI PRESS
233 Broadway, 10th Fl
New York, NY 10279
212-553-4200
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FACT SHEET Overview:
Kimani TRU, a ground-breaking African-American young adult
fiction imprint launches in February 2007 with two exciting
novels by Kimani Press, a new division of Harlequin.
Kimani TRU will focus on the underserved Black teen audience
with contemporary stories that feature compelling
female and male protagonists drawn by best-selling authors,
along with emerging young African-American writers.
These trend-setting novels will be crafted specifically
with the tastes and interests of the 16-19 year old in mind.
Capturing both today's urban and suburban environment�.Kimani
TRU novels will be of interest to all readers of this
generation!
Launch titles include:
FEB 2007
Indigo Summer by Monica McKayhan
Fast Life by Cassandra Carter
UPCOMING NOVELS
The Edification of Sonya Crane by
JDGuilford
Daddy's #1 Girl by Earl Sewell
Can�t Stop The Shine by Joyce E. Davis
Editorial:
Kimani TRU editorial will address the triumphs, issues and
concerns of African-American young adults with candor, wit and
realism. While edgy and
serious subjects will be addressed, the novels will strive for
an entertaining and satisfying read.
The novels will reflect the 21st century coming-of-age
obstacles this generation faces including: family,
relationships, peer pressure, education, sex, drugs, alternative
lifestyles, non-traditional families, money, and all other
primary issues teens face on the journey to independence.
However, the harshest subject matter will not be experienced
directly by the main characters, thus allowing them to face
challenges, but not have significant character flaws. The
dialogue will mirror the current day vernacular, with
references to music, movies, tv, clothes, and tastes of this
trend-setting audience.
Publishing Schedule:
One (1) original per month.
Format/Price:
Trade paperback priced at $9.99.
Page Count/Word Count:
Finished books will have 256 pages, representing approximately
70,000 � 80,000 words.
Key Contacts:
Linda Gill, General Manager
Evette Porter, Editor
Marketing Program:
The marketing plan for Kimani TRU will include targeted
advertising in consumer and trade publications.
The program will also include innovative and creative
outreach to the African-American community at special events,
via internet promotions and through libraries, schools and youth
organizations. Retail
promotions will include counter displays at independent
African-American stores, and shelf-talkers at major national
chains and discount stores.
Merchandising:
Kimani TRU will be merchandised in the Young Adult section, with
cross-over in some retail outlets in the African-American
section. Many retailers
will include a special Kimani TRU shelf-tag.
Website and community forum:
We invite you to visit us at
Writers Guidelines:
Guidelines for Kimani TRU are available at eharlequin.com.
About the Editor:
Evette Porter is uniquely positioned to launch the exciting
young adult program at Kimani Press, a new division of Harlequin
established in December 2005.
Porter has been an integral part of the team since 2003,
as the editor of Arabesque, where she quickly garnered acclaim
with best-selling authors such as Donna Hill, Gwynne Forster,
Janice Sims, Adrianne Byrd and others.
Her deft editing skills and direction have included
innovative projects such as the summer reading series �Sizzling
Sands� which set romances on historical African-American beaches
such as the Ink Well on Martha's Vineyard, and American Beach in
Florida.
Porter has been charged with introducing this trade paper
imprint featuring some of today's freshest literary talent,
which tackles edgy subject matter in a way that young adults
will find compelling, relevant and entertaining.
Prior to BET Books, Porter was the executive editor of Black
Issues Book Review, and served in editorial positions with
Essence, the Village Voice, Crain's New York Business, and a
sought after writer for various consumer magazines.
Porter is a graduate of Harvard University.
Quotes from Evette Porter:
�Kimani TRU is a unique imprint in the YA marketplace, and
will capture the multicultural young adult audience and speak to
them in a voice that relates to the broad range of their
experience in today's complex world.�
�Kimani TRU novels will not only reflect young adult life,
but the stories will be in told in a compelling and creative
way. Both the editorial and packaging will reflect the
exceptional quality of all Kimani Press books.
Young adults, parents, teachers and all organizations
working with teens will appreciate the values and messages these
unique novels offer � something scarce in today's marketplace. �
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