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Little, Brown Will Publish Tina Fey Book
NY Observer, October 3, 2008
Earlier this week it was reported in the New York Post that Tina Fey had received an offer of $6 million to write a book.
Late this afternoon, according to a source with firsthand knowledge of the deal, she finalized an agreement with Little, Brown & Co. The book—which was reportedly pitched as a book of humorous essays in the style of Nora Ephron—will be edited by executive editor Reagan Arthur.
According to our source, part of Ms. Fey's deal with the publishing house involves a gift to the foundation Books for Kids that will help sponsor the building of six libraries for schools in under-served neighborhoods in New York.
No word yet on how much Ms. Fey ended up getting paid.
Ms. Fey's agent, Richard Abate of the Endeavor Talent Agency, declined to comment.
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Books for Kids Chosen as "Time to Give Back" Charity
Time Inc., a Time Warner company, is one of the largest content companies in the world. With a portfolio of more than 120 magazines, including some of the world's most popular, powerful and trusted brands, it is the largest magazine publisher in the U.S., and a leading publisher in the U.K. and Mexico. Time Inc.'s popular brands and successful franchises extend to online, television, cable VOD, satellite radio, mobile devices, events and branded products. Each month, one out of every two American adults reads a Time Inc. magazine, and one out of every seven who are online visits a company Web site.
Time Inc. believes both our company and employees have an integral role to play in our communities. By actively supporting several philanthropic organizations, and creating opportunities for employees to become involved, Time Inc. leverages the talents and enthusiasm of our employees for the betterment of our communities.
A key example of this commitment is Time Inc.'s Annual "Time To Give Back" charitable campaign. During this month-long campaign each fall, employees have the opportunity to contribute to one of five featured organizations or the charity or school of their choice. These contributions are then matched by the company. With this match, employees have donated more than $5.25 million since the program's inception in 2002.
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AAF Holds Book Drive for Books for Kids
Up to 5,000 children served by the Books for Kids Foundation may receive a new book thanks to the generosity of The American Advertising Federation and its many chapters, and club and corporate members. The AAF is coordinating a nationwide book drive from Oct. 27-Nov. 18 to benefit Books for Kids with a goal of 5,000 books. “I am pleased to announce this new public service project with the Books for Kids Foundation,” said Wally Snyder, AAF president and CEO. “In this effort to promote literacy, the advertising industry is making a tangible difference in our communities across the country, giving children access to books at an early age and providing a foundation for successes later in life.” (Read the full press release here.)
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Open a Book and the World Opens
On Monday, October 20, 2008 we launched our Read-A-Thon city- and boro-wide with the NYC Public Schools at PS 165 in Manhattan. Craig Hatkoff, philanthropist, co-founder of Tribeca Film Festival, and author of Owen & Mzee, was among the participants in the kick-off. HarperCollins illustrator Brandon Dorman read from Halloween Night, his upcoming book, and Janette Barber read from Cassandra's Angel, which she will be soon co-producing on Broadway. DJ Jenn from Radio Disney and the newest addition to Sesame Street and fairy-in-training, Abby Caddaby, made special appearances. Over 400 children got to meet these wonderful authors and personalities to celebrate reading and raising money for a good cause.
About the Read-A-Thon: Over 1400 schools were invited to participate in the Read-A-Thon, which is being held in partnership with Smarterville's Hooked On Phonics brand. Children and their families are encouraged to sit quietly together to read, listen and learn. Young children who are not yet reading may also be involved by having a parent, sibling or caregiver read to them.
Funds raised will benefit Books for Kids and The Fund for Public Schools.
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