Silent Water (& Dream Books) Productions
Honoring the Difficult & Divine
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Our Mission
We will bring some of the most dynamic writers, artists and activists from diverse backgrounds to uplift books/art and spark change. The Diversity Project is a creative outlet dedicated to female and BIPOC voices, and a consulting agency supporting stores and venues looking to incorporate diverse representation to their customers and communities. The primary goal of The Diversity Project is to use various media platforms and promotional pieces to elevate unique BIPOC and female issues and stories.
Our Focus
Topical issues and relevant books will be presented by writers, other artists and agents of change. For too long BIPOC and women have been marginalized in the literary and activist circles, but recently their stories have become more appreciated and sought after. Now more than ever as the world is facing unique challenges and changing drastically on several levels, people need the healing aspect(?) of diverse and inclusive communities. As such, SWP will creatively and effectively connect the writers/artists with the targeted audiences and merchants.
Our Values
Educate I Entertain I Engage I Inspire
Honoring the Difficult & Divine
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Our Mission
We will bring some of the most dynamic writers, artists and activists from diverse backgrounds to uplift books/art and spark change. The Diversity Project is a creative outlet dedicated to female and BIPOC voices, and a consulting agency supporting stores and venues looking to incorporate diverse representation to their customers and communities. The primary goal of The Diversity Project is to use various media platforms and promotional pieces to elevate unique BIPOC and female issues and stories.
Our Focus
Topical issues and relevant books will be presented by writers, other artists and agents of change. For too long BIPOC and women have been marginalized in the literary and activist circles, but recently their stories have become more appreciated and sought after. Now more than ever as the world is facing unique challenges and changing drastically on several levels, people need the healing aspect(?) of diverse and inclusive communities. As such, SWP will creatively and effectively connect the writers/artists with the targeted audiences and merchants.
Our Values
Educate I Entertain I Engage I Inspire
At SWP, we curate, promote and moderate live and lively topical interviews and other type of events with authors, artists and activists. We do so by using various media platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook and other virtual outlets. Be it for our own SWP events or on behalf of our clients, we provide full service curation. From more simple one-on-one discussions, book promotions and launches, to complex special panel events, we bring all the necessary elements together. Whether virtually or in-person; whether intimate or larger functions, it all matters to us, and these presentations allow us and our clients to engage our audience.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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"Speaking Of ..." series - Paula Farmer in conversation with -
Margaret Kimberley is a New York-based writer and activist for peace and justice issues. She has been an editor and columnist for Black Agenda Report since its inception in 2006. Her recent book, "Prejudential" is a bold and authoritative exploration of America's relationship with race and black Americans through the lens of the presidents who have been elected to represent all of its people.
Join the discussion on Instagram Live @paulawritesreviews: Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 4:00 PT/ 7:00 ET
Julie Rubio - Just a few weeks ago, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts, aka, The Oscars, released a new initiative for diversity. In it, the Academy put forth guidelines for new representation and inclusion standards for Oscars® eligibility in the Best Picture category, as part of its Academy Aperture 2025 initiative. Not surprising, the move was met with a mixture of praise, skepticism and even criticism. Julie Rubio is a longtime independent filmmaker, screenwriter and producer who's award-winning movie, "East Side Sushi" is now available on Netflix. Rubio has particular insight into the film industry and its politics. We'll dive into what these new rules really mean for diversity, for Hollywood and for moviegoers.
Join the discussion on Instagram Live - (address TBD)- Oct. 14th at 3:00 PT / 6:00 ET
Ian Haney Lopez - If you've never had the pleasure of reading Ian Haney Lopez's book, "Merge Left: Fusing Race and Class, Winning Elections and Saving America," or heard him discuss it, you are in for a treat. This book and message is an essential road map to neutralizing the role of racism as a divide-and-conquer political weapon and to building a broad multiracial progressive future. His presentation is confident, passionate, yet affable, accessible and hopeful.
Join the discussion on Instagram Live - (address TBD) - Oct. 21st at 4:00 PT / 7:00 ET
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CALIBA "Virtually Speaking" series -
Paula Farmer will head up the conversation with writer, television commentator and author of the 2016 released book, "Invisible Man, Got the Whole World Watching" They'll be discussing Smith's dynamic and timely new nonfiction book, "Stakes is Hight: Life After the American Dream." Find out why he's a major voice for his generation.
Regional booksellers and publishing insiders join the discussion by registering @ https://www.caliballiance.org/virtually-speaking.html; Oct. 5th at 3:15 PT
Save the date for my talk with the vivacious and inspiring author, speaker and podcast host, Luvvie Ajayi Jones. She truly thrives at the intersection of comedy, justice, and professional troublemaking. We'll be getting early information about her upcoming book, "Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual," due out next spring.
Regional booksellers and publishing insiders join the discussion by registering @ https://www.caliballiance.org/virtually-speaking.html; Oct. 13th at 2:00 PT
MERCHANDISE
Are you tired of seeing the same ol' faces on book totes? They are often dead and monochromatic, and usually men. Not here. With the "Mixed Bag" selection we are featuring diversity and contemporary, along with some classic figures. The project is in early days, with varying stages of production. As soon as the inventory increases, you will be alerted and encouraged to buy for yourself, for friends, family and fellow book lovers.
