Pre-order your copy of “Thorn in My Horn”……… Happy Birthday Alex!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

ThornInMyHornCOVERFINAL“Every time he got the urge to let his horn blow, in would come mother who loudly screamed NO!”

What’s up everyone. Today, May 3rd, is my birthday and I’m very proud to present to you my new book, “Thorn in My Horn”. “Thorn in My Horn” is a children’s rhyming, picture book about a boy and his horn. He loves to play his horn more than anything in the world, but his mother can’t stand the noise! She’s literally a thorn in his horn! “ Pre-order your copy of “Thorn in My Horn” here and receive an autographed, advanced copy in early June when the books come in. You see how nice I am? It’s MY birthday and I’m giving YOU something… (kinda)

I have to give a HUGE shout out to my main man Darrell Rollo. He is an amazing artist and knows everything there is to know about interactive medias. I met this guy in a coffee shop, randomly a few months ago and since then we’ve teamed up on three really cool projects. One of them is “Thorn in My Horn”. I’m very happy to work with Darrell and even more happy to have found a new friend to create and change the world with.

With that being said, I hope you all really enjoy the book and the other projects that I’m currently working on. I’m lucky to be able to do everything that I do and I would not be able to do it without your love, interest and support! So, if you can, please buy the book and share it with family and friends. Thank you…

- Alex

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Alex McConduit set to Release New Book, “A Thorn in My Horn”, Friday, May 3rd

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

thorninmyhorncroppedThis Friday I’ll be taking pre-orders for my new book titled, A Thorn in my Horn.
If you can’t wait, click here now!

What’s up everybody. I’m sorry I haven’t been posting as much lately but I’ve still been reading at schools all over New Orleans. I promise! Over the past month, I’ve been very busy working on a new crowdfunding site for projects created in and about New Orleans called FundDat.  It isn’t much yet, but OH BUDDY, just you wait!!!

I haven’t put out a new book in over a year and it’s about that time. So, before we have any new The Little Who Dat books (which, we will this fall), I want to release a new book titled, A Thorn in my Horn. This new book explores the life of a kid musician in New Orleans who loves to play his horn! The only problem is that his mother can’t stand the noise. She’s literally a thorn in his horn… I came up with the concept for the book while guest hosting for Delfeayo Marsalis on Future Focus, a TV show on a NOA-TV, a local network in New Orleans. My guest for the evening was chair of the classical instrumental department at NOCCA, Dr. Jee Yeoun Ko. Although the book isn’t entirely based on her experience, I think she mentioned that her parents weren’t entirely excited about her musical endeavors. However it happened, the idea fired off into my mind during our interview and a few days later, while riding a bus from Baton Rouge, the book basically wrote itself.

Above is an early drawing of what the character & book will look like. Anybody wanna help me name him???

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Reading at Behrman Elementary and St. Mary’s Academy

Posted on April 21, 2013 by

St. Marys and Behrman ElementaryLast week, I had the opportunity to visit two schools, Behrman Elementary and St. Mary’s Academy.  These visits were both very special to me. I was invited to read to the students at St. Mary’s by Mrs. Beemis, my pre-k teacher at St. Leo the Great, who also served as my barber at the time. Mrs. Beemis taught my sister and all of my cousins who went through St. Leo, so it was nice to be able to show her how much her hard work paid off. She has been a long time friend of our family and she obviously did a GREAT job teaching me my ABC’s and 123′s… (I still know them all)

On Thursday, I visited Behrman Elementary and was invited to come out to read by Brother Roscoe. If you’ve attended a school in New Orleans in the last 10 – 15 years, then you’ve probably seen Brother Roscoe in action. Mr. Roscoe Reddix Jr. is an accomplished story teller and theater teacher. He also develops and leads professional development workshops for both artists and educators in Louisiana and throughout the Young Audiences network. Among other things at YA, Brother Roscoe was instrumental in bringing me on board to be apart of the Young Audiences team. I’m happy to play my part. During my visit Behrman Elementary, the kids performed songs, danced and even did a puppet show before I went on to read The Little Who Dat, Who Didn’t and Snowballs for All.

I haven’t been doing as many readings lately because I am in the process of starting a new business, FundDat – A reward-based, crowdfunding platform for projects created in New Orleans and projects created all around the world about New Orleans!

Don’t worry, I have new book coming out soon… It’s called… A Thorn in my Horn!

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Fund Dat takes 3rd Place at Start Up Weekend New Orleans

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

537122_852034973125_1479393820_nThis weekend I had the opportunity to participate in Start Up Weekend New Orleans.      My team worked very hard and we came in 3rd place.

Last Friday, everyone at Start Up Weekend had the opportunity to pitch an idea that they wanted to work on over the next three days. On Friday, I pitched FundDat, a reward based, crowdfunding platform that focuses on projects created in New Orleans and projects created all around the world about New Orleans. Eight of the top ideas were chosen and teams formed around each of these ideas. From there the teams worked non-stop to create their business model, complete customer validation and return on Sunday with their minimum viable product. I had a great time and I was blessed to have such a great team. We laughed, we cried and we worked hard. Although we didn’t take home the top prize, I’m confident that FundDat will help our entrepreneurial community grow and help lots of people with ideas bring them to life. Stay tuned for more info about Fund Dat. I’m excited to see where the future will take us. If you want to follow me on this journey please like our Facebook page here.

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Alex McConduit visits Jackson

Posted on March 6, 2013 by

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Sorry for the late post but I’ve been a little busy lately.. So here we go!!!

Last week I had the opportunity to visit Jackson, MS and a few of it’s schools. I also had a book signing at Lemuria Books to finish up my trip. During my trip, I visited New Woodville Heights Elementary, Jerusalem Christian Academy, Treasure Chest Learning Center, Lester Elementary and the Pointdexter After School Club. At each of these schools I was able to read and speak to their students. The kids at the schools were all very nice and I couldn’t help but laugh a little bit at their accents. I’m sure they were laughing at mine as well. I had a great time and I even received a gift from some of the kids that were there!

The one place that stood out to me was the Pointdexter After School Club. My friend Stephen Brown brought me over to visit and told me a little about the club. A while back, the owner, Brad Pigott, bought a house in the middle of a neighborhood in Jackson and invited a nearby school to allow some of their kids to join. Mr. Pigott takes the kids on field trips and offers them opportunities to experience things they otherwise wouldn’t. I had the pleasure of meeting him and he is one of those people who is too nice for words. So I’ll simply say thank you to him for his efforts for the students of Jackson! He even bought some books for the kids at the club. A decent fellow!

I hope to visit Jackson again soon and have the opportunity to meet with more students. Next time I’d like to visit Jackson State University and speak to students & professors there. To see more pictures from my trip visit my Facebook page here.

One of the parents took this video of me while reading… Enjoy

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Until next time….

 

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Alex McConduit Set to Sign Books at Lemuria Books and Visit Jackson Schools

Posted on February 25, 2013 by

IMG_6624I will be at Lemuria Books Tuesday, February 26th from 5pm to 6pm signing and reading, The Little Who Dat, Who Didn’t & Snowballs for All. The book signing will be my last stop during my whirlwind trip through Jackson. The visit starts with a stop at Woodville Heights Elementary where I will speak to third graders about the importance of reading, writing, setting goals and education. From there, I will be visiting New Jerusalem Christian Academy, Treasure Chest Learning Academy, Lester Elementary and more. Hopefully I’ll have time to stop at Jackson State as well.

I think that it’s important for me to reach as many students and young people as I can. I visit schools for free, so if you’re reading this and are in the Jackson area please reach out to me to see if we can coordinate a visit to your school!

 

 

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Reading & Signing at Barnes & Noble in Mandeville Tuesday, Feb 19th at 10:30am

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

msn headshotCome out to Barnes & Noble in Mandeville Tuesday, February 19th at 10:30am to see me read my two books, The Little Who Dat, Who Didn’t & Snowballs for All. I haven’t been to this location yet but I’m grateful that they’ve carried my books in the past. I’ll be reading during their Tuesday Toddler Time so bring out the kids and let’s have some fun. After reading, I’ll be signing books for all the Mandevillians in attendance.

For more info click here.

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