2010 Book Award
National Indie Excellence Awards
FINALIST, Audio Book Fiction
(Congratulations, Cordell, for the #2 spot!)
Writer's Digest International Book Award Nominee for Mainstream Fiction and Genre Fiction
2009 PEN Texas Southwest
Book Award
Nominee
Bengal
Book Award
Nominee
Over 6500 copies sold
in first year,
now approaching
10,000 copies!
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“Light Bread, a first novel by Cordell Adams, weaves a lovely story around the tumultuous 1960s in his creation of Veola Cook--a brave, Black earth mother of wisdom, warmth and wit. But Veola has the strength of goodness and godliness to offer love and comfort to those in need, regardless of the danger she faces, regardless of the unrest in America...and regardless of the color of the many who depend on her.”
- Billie Letts, author of Where the Heart Is (an Oprah Book Club selection), and MADE IN THE USA
We all know her. That go-to person for all our troubles. And in his debut novel, Light Bread, Cordell Adams gives readers that person in the form of Veola Cook, who just about everyone in Parkerville, Texas, comes to count on when they need a little homespun wisdom and propping up. Adams has created a warm, caring, colorful and insightful character who will be a delight for readers. A woman with the wisdom to avoid trouble and the insight to handle it, if it rears its ugly head."
- Robert Greer, author of seven novels in the CJ Floyd mystery series (the latest two, The Mongoose Deception and Blackbird, Farewell), two medical thrillers, and a short story collection.
Cordell Adams' wonderful debut novel, Light Bread, took me back to my youth in East Texas. He describes the times, the people and their circumstances with stunning accuracy. Ms. Veola is a true character and I found myself cheering for her through her tribulations to the satisfying ending."
- Evelyn Palfrey, author of The Price of Passion
“A good book happens when a good story is told or when a story is told well. Cordell Adams’ Light Bread does both. I went back to my own childhood and opened the door to characters who were coming in anyway. The breath and wisdom of Light Bread leaves you wanting more.”
- Bertice Berry, author of Redemption Song, When Love Calls, You Better Answer, and The Ties that Bind, A Memoir of Race Memory and Redemption
“Engaging and engrossing…filled with heartfelt characters and achingly realistic portrayals of a time passed but not forgotten. Miss Veola, Miss Loretta, and Fayetta Dewberry reminded me of women that I have known, loved, and celebrated. Light Bread will make you laugh out loud and praise your ancestors. Hallelujah.”
- Gabrielle Pina, author of Bliss, Chasing Sophea, and Children of Grace
2011 Events:
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Hilton Garden Inn
Chicago, IL 60611
5:00 to 7:00 pm
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Booker T. Washington Arts Magnet
High School
Freshman and Sophomore Assemblies
Dallas, TX 75201
10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Thursday, February 11, 2011
Environmental Protection Agency's
African American Read-In
1445 Ross Ave
Dallas, TX 75201
1:00 to 3:00 pm
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Next Chapter Book Club
Washington, DC (metro area)
2:00 to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Book Club of Irving
Dallas, TX
7:00 to 8:30 pm
2008 - 2010
Events Archive:
Sept. 12 - 14, 2008
Syracuse, NY
Sept. 19 - 21, 2008
Dallas, TX
By Invitation
Sept. 23, 2008
Brooklyn...A Jazzy Place
Dallas, TX
Sept. 26 - 28, 2008
Mobile, AL
Sept. 28, 2008
Dallas, TX
By Invitation
Sept. 30, 2008
Brooklyn...A Jazzy Place
Dallas, TX
Oct. 4, 2008
Tyler, TX
Oct. 5, 2008
Brooklyn...A Jazzy Place
2:00 to 4:00 PM
Dallas, TX
Oct. 10, 2008
Austin, TX
Oct. 11 - 12, 2008
Dallas, TX
Oct. 17 - 19, 2008
Sacramento, CA
Oct. 24 - 25, 2008
Durant, OK
Oct. 26, 2008
Dallas, TX
Nov. 1 - 2, 2008
Dallas, TX
Nov. 7, Dallas, TX
By Invitation
Nov. 8 - 10, 2008
Atlanta, GA
Nov. 14 - 15, 2008
Houston, TX
Nov. 16, 2008
Dallas, TX
Nov. 21, 2008
Jacksonville & Tyler, TX
Nov. 22, 2008
Jacksonville, TX
Nov. 23, 2008
Fort Worth, TX
Dec. 11, 2008
The Vendome on Turtle Creek
Dallas, TX
January 17 - 18, 2009
Washington, DC
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Borders (Uptown)
3600 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX 75204
2:00 to 4:00 PM
Thurday, February 5, 2009
Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
Adopt-A-School Mentoring Program
Jacksonville, TX
11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Sunday, February 8, 2009
NorthStar Club
Lake Tahoe, CA
4:00 to 6:00 PM
Monday, February 16, 2009
Nia Virtual Book Tour
www.niavirtualbooktours.com
7:00 PM CST
Friday, February 20, 2009
Books-A-Million
144 S. Clark St
Chicago, IL
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wine and Chocolate Chats
South Shore Cultural Center
Chicago, IL 60603
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Azizi Books
134 Lincoln Mall Drive
Matteson, IL 60443
4:00 to 6:00 PM
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Resource Center of Dallas
2701 Reagan St. @ Brown
Dallas, TX 75219
7:00 to 9:00 PM
Friday, February 27, 2009
A Wine & Cheese Social Hour & Benefit
South Dallas Cultural Center
3400 S. Fitzhugh
Dallas, TX 75210
6:00 to 9:00 PM, $10 donation
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Barnes & Noble Booksellers Prestonwood Center
5301 Beltline Road, Ste 118
Dallas 75254
2:00 to 4:00 PM
Thurday, March 5, 2009
SE OK State University
Honors Lecture/Presentation
Durant, OK
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Legacy Bookstore
7300 Dallas Parkway, Ste A120
Plano, TX 75024
4:00 to 6:00 PM
Friday, March 20, 2009
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Affair
Residence Inn Marriott
7642 LBJ Frwy (hwys 635 at 75)
Dallas, TX 75251
7 pm - 8:30 pm
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Shaback Sanctuary
4141 Independence Dr.
Dallas, TX 75237
5 to 6:30 PM
Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, 2009
BEST SOUTHWEST BOOKFEST
Lancaster Recreation Center
1700 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Lancaster, TX 75134
www.bestsouthwestbookfest.org
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
H.O.P.E. Inc. Benefit Luncheon
First Presbyterian Church
411 S. Bolton Street
Jacksonville, TX 75766
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Monday, April 6, 2009
Television Taping
Dallas iMedia Network
1515 Young Street, L-1
Dallas, TX 75201
April 17-19, 2009
LIGHT BREAD RETREAT
Desert Breezes Resort
77955 Calle Las Brisas S
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Cathedral of Hope
5910 Cedar Springs Road
Dallas, TX 75235
(after 9 and 11 AM services)
Sunday, April 26, 2009
A View of Dallas Book Club
Dallas, TX 75232
3 PM to 5 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Signings for MOTHER'S DAY EVENTS
Sunday, May, 10, 2009
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Book Signing for Book Club
Dallas, TX 75219
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Book Signing for Book Club/Guests
University Park, TX 75205
June 20, 2009
Hue-Man Bookstore (hosted by)
Harlem Vintage Wine Shop
2235 Frederick Douglass Blvd
New York, NY 10027
5 to 7 pm
Saturday, July 25, 2009
The Legacy, Jacksonville
782 CR 1511
Jacksonville, TX 75766
8 to 9 pm
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Dallas Central (Main) Library
1515 Young Street
Dallas, TX 75201
7 to 8 pm
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Mesquite Public Library
300 W. Grubb Drive
Mesquite, TX 75149
7 to 8 pm
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Alice Givens Jones Foundation
The Ritz Carlton
2121 McKinney Avenue
Dallas, TX 75201
11:30 to 2:30 pm
Monday, August 17, 2009
Jacksonville Independent School District
Keynote Speaker for District Orientation
Jacksonville, TX 75766
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Legacy of Success Foundation Keynote Speaker
Embassy Suites Dallas Market Center Grand Ballroom - 2727 N. Stemmons Frwy
Dallas, TX 75207
11:30 am to 2:30 pm
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Polk-Wisdom Branch Library
7151 Library Lane
Dallas, TX 75232
3 to 4 pm
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Guest Appearance
Book Club Invitations
Dallas, TX
4 to 6 pm
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
DeSoto Public Library
211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. #C
DeSoto, TX 75115
6:30 to 8 pm
August, 2009
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Signing
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Teco Productions/Tribute to Emma Rodgers
Bishop Arts Theatre
215 S. Tyler Street
Dallas, TX 75208
September 25 - 27, 2009
Southeast Independent Bookstore Alliance (SIBA)
Trade Show, Guest Author/Presenter
Greenville, SC 29601
9:30 PM Reading 9/25
8:00 AM to Noon Signings 9/26
Friday and Saturday, October 9 - 10, 2009
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Distinguished Alumni Award, Signings
Durant, OK 74701
5:30 PM Banquet Fri evening
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Sister With Books (SWB)
311 N. L. Robinson Drive
Arlington, TX 76011
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Guest of Women of Vision Book Review
Carrollton Public Library
4220 N. Josey Lace
Carrollton, TX 75010
2:30 to 4:00 pm
Saturday, October 17, 2009
St. Luke "Community" UMC
Keenagers Retreat
"An Evening with Cordell Adams"
Catholic Conference Center
901 S. Madison Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Texas Assoc for Improvement of Reading (TAIR)
Luncheon Speaker/Book Presentation
Newman Smith High School
2335 N. Josey Lane
Carrollton, TX 75006
12:00 noon meeting
(12:30 pm to 2:00 pm appearance/signing)
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Greenville Public Library
1 Lou Finney Lane
Greenville, TX 75401
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Toastmaster: Cordell Adams, MD, Author
POS (People of Substance)
Annual Mardi Gras Ball Extravaganza
Westwego Civic Auditorium
New Orleans, LA
8:00 pm
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Tulisoma Book Club
Dallas, TX
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Dallas Public Library
MLK, JR Branch
Dallas, TX 75215
1:00 to 3:00 PM
Saturday, February 6, 2010
St. Luke UMC/Town Hall Meeting
Health Care Forum/Book Discussion
Dallas, TX 75223
12 noon - 1:30 PM
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Altrusa, Intl of SW Dallas County
Golf Club of Dalllas
2200 W. Red Bird Lane
Dallas, TX 75232
5:30 to 7:30 PM
Friday, February 19, 2010
Lincoln High School
English Classes/Faculty
2826 Hatcher Street
Dallas, TX 75215
10:30 to Noon
Saturday, February 27, 2010
MLK, Jr. Branch of
Dallas Public Library
1:00 to 3:00 PM
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Television Interview with Joan Hallmark
at ABC affiliate, KLTV of Tyler
"Proud of East Texas"
Channel 7 (Tyler), Channel 9 (Lufkin)
10 PM News (CST)
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Repeat TV Interview of 2/27 above
"Good Morning East Texas"
5:00 to 7:00 AM
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Repeat TV Interview of 2/27 above
"Midday"
11:30 AM
(interview available on
www.kltv.com after last viewing)
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Half Price Books
Northwest Hwy and Greenville Ave
7:00 to 8:30 PM
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Open Book Club
Mesquite, TX
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Barnes & Noble
Breakfast/Coffee with the Author
4916 S. Broadway
Tyler, TX 75703
9:30 to 11:00 AM
April 10, 2010
Sisters BookClubbing
Phone Interview with the Author
Shreveport, LA
April 10, 2010
Ebony Connection Reading Group
Lewisville, TX
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
SMU, English Department
Curriculum Guest Author
Dallas, TX 75209
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Writer's Forum
Southside on Lamar
1401 S. Lamar St.
Dallas, TX 75215
10:30 to 1 PM
(to be confirmed)
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Allen Public Library's
Bach to Books Program
300 North Allen Drive
Allen, TX 75013
Additional Tour Dates and Cities to be posted.
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