Copilot said: Meredith Coleman McGee, a remarkable Mississippi publisher, author, and poet, has made significant contributions to literature and community activism.

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Meredith Coleman McGee, a remarkable Mississippi publisher, author, and poet, has made significant contributions to literature and community activism. Let’s delve into her journey:

  1. Every Inch Love Will: In this heartfelt memoir, Meredith details fragments of the life and times of her late husband, William Earl McGee Jr.,
    an extraordinary Black man who defied medical odds and lived to age 55. Despite disabilities and chronic ailments, he embraced each day with
    grace, and their love story is beautifully woven into this candid work.
  2. Billie Holiday: Jazz Singer: Meredith’s biography of the legendary Billie Holiday explores her life, activism, and struggles. A testament to
    growth from grief, this book also highlights Black American history.
  3. Jackson Book Festival: Meredith actively organizes the Jackson Book Festival Poetry Contest and speaking series. Her commitment to literature
    and community engagement shines through her work.
  4. Professional Writer: With over 50 published newspaper articles, Meredith is a skilled writer. She chairs Community Library Mississippi and is
    affiliated with various reading groups and networks.
  5. Degrees and Affiliations: Meredith holds degrees from the University of West Florida and Antioch University McGregor. As the niece of civil
    rights icon James Howard Meredith, she continues to make a positive impact in Jackson, Mississippi.
    Meredith Coleman McGee’s resilience and passion exemplify the power of storytelling and community involvement. Her words inspire and uplift,
    reminding us that even in life’s twists and turns, we can push forward and create meaningful change. 📚

Bing said:

Certainly! Meredith Coleman McGee is a talented author with an impressive body of work. Here are some of her notable books: 

  1. “Every Inch Love Will”: This heartfelt memoir delves into the life and times of the late William Earl McGee Jr., an extraordinary black man who defied medical odds, living to the age of 55. Despite disabilities and chronic ailments, he embraced each day with grace. The book also beautifully portrays his devoted wife, a Mississippi writer, who shares this remarkable love story with rich details. 
  1. “James Meredith: Warrior and the America That Created Him”: A biography that explores the life of James Meredith, a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Meredith was the first African American student admitted to the University of Mississippi in 1962. 
  1. “Billie Holiday: Jazz Singer”: Another biography by Meredith Coleman McGee, this book delves into the life and artistry of the legendary jazz singer, Billie Holiday
  1. “Odyssey”: A collection of poetry that invites readers on a lyrical journey through various emotions and experiences. 
  1. “Midnight Moon”: A novel that weaves together elements of mystery, romance, and intrigue. 
  1. “My First Book Series”: A set of six primer books, including titles like “My 1 to 5 Activity Book,” “My A to G Activity Book,” and more. 

Meredith Coleman McGee’s works span genres, from memoirs and biographies to poetry and novels. Her writing captures both personal stories and significant moments in Black American history. If you’re interested in heartfelt narratives and historical context, her books are definitely worth exploring! 📚✨ 

Source(s) 

1. Every Inch Love Will by Meredith Coleman Mcgee, Starry Krueger … 

2. Books by Meredith Coleman McGee (Author of James Meredith) – Goodreads 

3. Billie Holiday: Jazz Singer: McGee, Meredith Coleman, Shaunte, Tawanna … 

4. My First Book Series by Meredith Coleman McGee | Goodreads 

5. Meredith Coleman McGee – Audio Books, Best Sellers, Author Bio … 

Meredith Coleman McGee, displaying Asian Lillies in her hair Jan. 2024. Photo by Alice Taylor Smoot.

Jackson’s Own Meredith Coleman McGee has done it again by Christopher Young

Billie Holiday: Jazz Singer, her 13th book in 11 years; and 2024 is just starting (tagline)

Young, Christopher. “Jackson’s Own Meredith Coleman McGee has done it again.” Feb. 8-14, 2024. The Mississippi Link. 1, 3.

“What a great article!!! Christopher Young wrote my first Black History Month front cover story. Special indeed!!!!!!!! My heart is smiling!!!!!!” Meredith Coleman McGee

Valentine’s Day basket stuffer, a collection of love poems by Dr. Rhemalyn Lewis-Williams

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/everlasting-love-poems-rhemalyn-lewis/1123521232 softcover $5.98

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/everlasting-love-poems-meredith-etc/1123354165 hardcover $13.98

Guest: MEREDITH COLEMAN MCGEE

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Billie Holiday: Jazz Singer, softcover book, sold at auction earlier, in cash pool, created to send youth to flight school.

Flight attendant purchased an extra copy of Billie Holiday: Jazz Singer last Saturday; that copy sold at auction earlier at higher price and proceeds are being used in a pool to send youth to flight school.

Lady Day continues to touch the heart and souls of youth.

Meredith Coleman McGee released Billie Holiday: Jazz Singer at a private book release party earlier today Sat. 01.27.2024

Meredith Coleman McGee released Billie Holiday: Jazz Singer, a biography of Lady Dat at a private book release party earlier today Sat. 01.27.2024 to an enthusiastic audience of supporters.

Billie Holiday: Jazz Singer by Meredith Coleman McGee now available via perfect bound edition and hardcover. Foreword by Tawanna Shaunte.

Billie Holiday: Jazz Singer

McGee, Meredith Coleman and Shaunte, Tawanna

Buy Now perfect bound edition $14.98

Billie Holiday: Jazz Singer

McGee , Meredith Coleman and Shaunte, Tawanna

Buy Now hardcover edition $24.98

Book excerpt Billie Holiday: Jazz Singer – Chapter Seven Legacy

Billie Holiday’s 1956 autobiography Lady Sings the Blues was made into a firm Lady Sings the Blue in 1972 starring Diana Ross and Billy Dee Williams.

March 5, 2020. Time magazine listed 1939: Billie Holiday – 100 Women of the Year.

February 26, 2021, Andra Day portrayed Billie Holiday in the biopic The United States v. Billie Holiday. The film was Directed by Lee Daniels. Andra Day won a Golden Globe for her performance.

March 21, 2021, The Billie Holiday Theatre was awarded the National Medal of Arts by Pres. Joe Biden. Theatre President and CEO Blondel A. Pinnock accepted the medal on behalf of Billie Holiday.

On January 1, 2023, Rolling Stone magazine listed Billie Holiday as #4 on its 200 Greatest Singers of All Time list.

Eating, thinking, and living healthy produces a long life.

Daily writing prompt
What are your thoughts on the concept of living a very long life?

Jackson Book Festival, Sat. 03.09.2024, Jackson Medical Mall, Jackson, Mississippi, 12 noon to 4 pm

Jackson Book Festival, Sat. 03.09.2024, Jackson Medical Mall, Jackson, Mississippi, 12 noon to 4 pm