MEDIA ALERT

Exclusive Book Signing at Azizi Books for Former Ebony Magazine Associate Editor Zondra Hughes to launch the release of her highly acclaimed memoir “Living The Ebony Life: E-Mails from the Plantation” Zondra Hughes will be hosting a
special signing event at Azizi Books in Lincoln Mall

What: “Living The Ebony Life: E-Mails from the Plantation” Book Signing with author, Zondra Hughes

When: Saturday March 13, 2010

2p.m. - 4p.m.

Where: Azizi Books

134 Lincoln Mall Dr.

Matteson IL, 60443

Overview: Living The Ebony Life: E-Mails from the Plantation is the ultimate insider's tale of life at the No. 1 magazine in Black America. Zondra Hughes tells all as she
recounts her journey in her latest book, illustrating that sometimes, your
dream job can become your worst nightmare. Join her on Saturday March 13, 2010,
as she greets her fans at the chic Azizi bookstore. The book has received a great
deal of media attention as Zondra has been on a media tour making stops at
WVON, The Mancow Morning Show, MY50 Chicago and more.

“New media didn’t derail Ebony magazine,” Zondra Hughes says, “bad management did.” In EBONY LIFE, the author provides the context for the magazine’s recent woes with a shocking paper trail
that exposes the work conditions under a few rogue overseers, collectively
referred to as ‘The Man.’

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Zondra Hughes made her literary debut on the outrageous and over-the-top Wendy Williams smash hit,
Ritz Harper Goes to Hollywood! (Pocket Books/Karen Hunter Publishing). She is
the editor of N’Digo, and a featured blogger for both The Huffington
Post and ChicagoNow. The author currently resides in Chicago Illinois
and is promoting her latest novel.

Official website www.livingtheebonylife.com

Voted one of the Top 10 MoneySmart Radio Books of 2009

For media credentials or interview requests for this event please contact

Christi Harber at christiwithaneye@aol.com or (312)451-3796