Author Andrew Snorton to present
at the Lincoln Public Library on Saturday
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[February 21, 2024]
On
Saturday, February 24th, the public is invited to hear from noted
author and humanitarian Andrew Snorton.
Snorton will present a program from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
This is Author Andrew Snorton
The Illinois born and New Jersey-raised author is a Wake Forest
University alumnus. His initial corporate background (auto insurance
claims) is complimented with his involvement with service programs
like Bowl for Kids’ Sake (with Big Brothers-Big Sisters of Metro
Atlanta) and other related programs. However, he reaches for more as
he transitions to teaching in Gwinnett County Public Schools at
Pinckneyville Middle School; he serves as an advisor for the after-
school sports programs, the yearbook, and the Lyricists’ Lounge
Poetry Club (in addition to teaching language arts, social studies,
and journalism). While making positive inroads, there’s more in
store.
He grows as a community presence, ranging from his board membership
on Family Food Festival Atlanta, the LEAD Foundation, Inc., a member
of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc (since 1991), including the
Alphas of Atlanta (which hosts its annual #AlphaDerbyWeekend TM ) ,
along with different advisory boards including serving as a former
president of the Association of Wake Forest University Black Alumni
(2011-15), the university’s Alumni Council (2011-16),
Alumni-In-Admissions, the School of Divinity (2017-22), the Greek
Alumni Advisory Board, and other related entities. And then in 2017,
he expands his reach in adding the title of published author.
His 2017 debut Deeper than
your deepest sleep: thoughts on love with Joseph Snorton,
appeals to readers and fans of poetry who can identify with the
action and energy of love. Based on conversation with a family
member (Joseph) he didn’t know existed until 2014, the 19-chapter
book is an open and sincere poetic recollection of conversation
covering love via the lens of family, friends, community, people in
and out of your life, along with self-reflection through individual
and spiritual retrospectives, allowing it to resonate with any
audience and providing perspective on navigating through head and
heartache and understanding love is attainable.
His 2018 release
9 stories of faith: volume 1,
focuses on the notion that we are all dealing with some sort of life
challenge; however, there are some dealing with major issues each
day. Through the lens of their respective faith (i.e. Christianity,
Hinduism, and Islam), best practices in health and wellness, their
support network, and how they change their way of thinking,
individuals open up about the challenges they face (ranging from
physical health, mental health, life after incarceration, and other
life challenges) and how they still live lives of positivity and
purpose.
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It’s the intersection of faith
and focus leading to self-empowerment and beyond regardless of
your position. While readers don’t have to do things exactly as
others do, there are positive pathways to addressing life’s
challenges to where they still have the capacity to do and be a
positive and meaningful presence and in turn, realizing your
larger purpose.
The 2020 release
nothing Minor (hardcover and
e-book) takes an in-depth yet accessible look for fans at
multiple levels at the National Pastime via the lens of the
minor leagues. Covering 7 games in 8 weeks across the Carolinas,
Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Mississippi, it provides an
intimate and engaging look at the grand old game at the A, AA,
and AAA level.
Complete with player interviews, game-coverage,
photos, and a look at the Negro Southern Leagues Museum (during the
100th anniversary of the league), fans of the game at all levels can
connect with the overall gamesmanship to connecting with future
stars (as to date, at least 6 of the players interviewed are either
on Major League rosters or have seen time at that level) and seeing
the game within and beyond the game.
The 2022 release quotes and
notes: something’s on the horizon, is
the ideal blend of think- perspective piece and journal for readers
in need of encouragement, empowerment, a little challenge, and
shaping your perspective. With a combination of original quotes by
the author (with one exception) designed to spark one’s thinking and
related actions, it’s about taking the initial steps of honing one’s
focus; complemented with the space to journal, readers can formulate
their thoughts and ideas and start aligning them with their larger
goals of their professional, community, and personal growth,
unlocking what is truly inside them and realizing the potential
positives that truly could be within reach and are on the horizon.
[Excerpts taken from Andrew Snorton
press packet] |