Book Promotion for DREAM BIG:

Dream Big
Deloris Jordan

Author:  Deloris Jordan
Publisher:  Simon and Schuster

Newman Communications is proud to announce that we have just completed a successful book promotion radio (RMT) tour with Deloris Jordan,  mother of NBA legend Michael Jordan.  We previously did the book promotion of her last book MICHAEL’S GOLDEN RULES and it was an absolute pleasure to work with her again.  Her new book, DREAM BIG: MICHAEL JORDAN AND THE PURSUIT OF OLYMPIC GOLD tells the story of Michael Jordan achieving his dream of playing in the Olympics! This new book will have you cheering for Michael again and will get you pumped for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London!

About The Book:

Deloris Jordan,  mother of basketball great Michael Jordan, tells a true story of inspiration, hard work, determination and what it takes to be a champion.  As a child, l0ng before he became a professional All- Star basketball player, Michael Jordan had a big dream of winning an Olympic gold medal while following the 1972 U.S. basketball team- and with dedication and perseverance, that’s exactly what he did. This heartwarming book gives a rare glimpse into a sports hero’s childhood while emphasizing the role that hard work plays in success.

Just in time for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, DREAM BIG is an inspiration to all. Mrs. Jordan’s family story will inspire children to be champions- both on and off the field.  Barry Roots warm illustrations illuminate this story about what it truly means to be a winner.

Newman Communications was able to secure interviews on such stations as:

• SiriusXM Book Radio
• WLS-AM in Chicago,  IL
• AARP Radio
• WGVU-AM/ FM in Grand Rapids, MI
• WBAL-AM in Baltimore,  MD
• AP Radio Network

About the Author and Illustrator:

Deloris Jordan is Michael Jordan’s mother. Widely regarded as an advocate for children and families,  she does much of her work through the James R. Jordan Foundation.  She is author of Salt in His Shoes and Michael’s Golden Rules, both illustrated by Kadir Nelson. The mother of five children and the grandmother of eleven,  she resides in Chicago, IL.

Barry Root is the illustrator of many books for children, including By My Brother’s Slide, Game Day, and Teammates, all written by Tiki and Ronde Barber with Robert Burleigh. He lives in Quarryville, Pennsylvania with his family.

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Baseball season is currently underway, and we here at Newman Communications have been lucky enough to be part of several baseball book publicity campaigns.

A Peoples History of Baseball

Like the game itself, A People’s History of Baseball is both timely and timeless. The book was featured in places like the Los Angeles Daily News and USA Today. Some original pieces by Nathanson were places in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Mitchell Nathanson is a professor of legal writing at Villanova University School of Law and the author of The Fall of the 1977 Phillies: How a Baseball Team’s Collapse Sunk a City’s Spirit.

Click here to learn more about Mitch

Out of My League - Dirk Hayhurst

New York Times bestselling author of The Bullpen Gospels, Dirk Hayhurst continues his hilarious roller-coaster baseball odyssey when he marries his sweetheart and finally makes it to the Major League in OUT OF MY LEAGUE:  A Rookie’s Survival in the Bigs.

After six years of laying it on the line in the minors, pitcher Dirk Hayhurst hopes 2008 is the year he will break into the big leagues. Then it finally happens—Dirk gets called up to the Majors, to play for theSan DiegoPadres. A dream comes true when he takes the mound against the San Francisco Giants, kicking off forty insane days and nights in the Bigs—with a big paycheck, bigger-than-life personalities, and the biggest pressure he’s ever felt.

OUT OF MY LEAGUE entertains from the first pitch to the last out, capturing the gritty realities of playing on the big stage, the comedy and camaraderie in the dugouts and locker rooms, and the hard-fought, personal journeys that drive our love of America’s favorite pastime.

Out of My League had a successful publicity campaign and appeared in print everywhere from the Cleveland Plain Dealer to the San Diego Union Times. Out of My League was also placed in Deadspin.com and ESPN the Magazine, while Dirk Hayhurst was on ESPN Baseball Today, NPR’s Only A Game and WGN Radio.

Dirk Hayhurst is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Bullpen Gospels. Drafted from Kent State University in 2003 as a senior sign, Hayhurst has pitched professionally for nine years on more than eight minor league teams and two major league teams, including the San Diego Padres and the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2011, he signed with the Tampa Bay Rays and pitched for their Triple-A team, the Durham Bulls, in Durham, NC.

Check out more of Dirk’s writing on his website.

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A Major League Book Promotion Tour

Out of My League - Dirk Hayhurst

When asked what comes to mind when you think about spring, book promotion usually isn’t the answer you get. Instead your likely to hear answers like, Green Grass, Flowers, and … BASEBALL! Yes, spring training is here! The grass is cut,  the teams are practicing and before you know it will be Opening Day! Get out your peanuts, cracker jacks, and your favorite baseball cap and get ready to cheer on the hometown team. While some of us are content to cheering in the stands, others have bigger dreams. Dreams of taking a major league outfield, the pitchers mound,  or running the bases after hitting a home run! That’s where Dirk Hayhurst’s story starts, when he got called up from the minors in 2008 to play for the San Diego Padres! Newman Communications had the great great opportunity to provide and coordinate Dirk’s book promotion and publicity tour packed with with a radio and print exposure!

Newman Communications was able to get interviews on such radio stations and publications as:

• WBUR in Boston, MA
• WKSU in Kent, Ohio
• MLBBLOG.com
• SportsNet Radio
• Toronto Star

About the Book

The book tells the story of how Dirk Hayhurst got his big break by playing in the major leagues.  After six years of laying it on the line in the minors, pitcher Dirk Hayhurst hopes 2008 is the year he will break into the big leagues.  But every time Dirk looks up, the bases are loaded with new challenges, on and off the field: a wedding balancing on blind hope, a family in chaos, and paychecks that beg Dirk to ask, “How long can I afford to keep doing this?”

Then it finally happens- Dirk gets called up to the Majors, to play for the San Diego Padres.  A dream comes  true when he takes the mound against the  San Francisco Giants, kicking off forty insane days and nights in the Bigs- with a big paycheck, bigger-than life personalities, and the biggest pressure he’s ever felt.

About the Bestselling Author, Dirk Hayhurst

Dirk Hayhurst is the author of the New York Times best seller THE BULLPEN GOSPELS.  Drafted from Kent State University in 2003 as a senior sign, Hayhurst has pitched professionally for nine years on more than eight minor league teams and two major league teams, including the San Diego Padres and the Toronto Blue Jays. In 2011, he signed with the Tampa Bay Rays and pitched for their Triple A-Team, the Durham Bulls in Durham, NC.  Hayhurst was born in Canton, Ohio, and resides in the off-season in Hudson, Ohio, with his wife Bonnie, a music therapist.

It was great to work with Dirk Hayhurst. Check out his book,  OUT OF MY LEAGUE in stores now and good luck to your team this season!

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Book Publicity – DON’T PUT ME IN COACH

Author: Mark Titus
Publisher: Doubleday

Mark Titus

College sports are electrifying to watch! Who can forget Doug Flutie’s Hail Mary pass or the 1985 Villanova vs.  Georgetown Championship game? But some players barely get off the bench like former Ohio State player Mark Titus.  Titus takes you on a journey from one end of the bench to the other end with a look behind the scenes of the NCAA-hoops  in DON’T PUT ME IN COACH; a hilarious memior.  Newman Communications provided book publicity for Titus and set up a radio book tour for the bench warmer, including hits with:

• KNBR in San Francisco,  CA
• FOX Sports

Titus gives readers an uncensored tour inside an elite NCAA basketball player through the eyes of the benchwarmer. From his relationships with teammates, the pressure, and the many hours he clocked cheering for his team on the sideline- Mark Titus does not miss a humorous beat.  His unique perspective materialized into wildly popular Club Trillion blog for which he quickly became a hero to all guys picked last.  He was even scouted by the Harlem Globtrotters. Certain to make you laugh-out-loud,  Mark  Titus is not your average basketball star; and this is the true story of the most unlikely career in college basketball told from the underdog himself.

In 2006, Mark Titus arrived on Ohio State’s campus as a basketball manager who aspired to be an orthopedic surgeon.  As a walk-on,  he was miraculously added to the elite Buckeye basketball team,  given a scholarship and trained alongside seven future NBA players- including Greg Oden, Evan Turner,  and Mike Conley.  During his 4 years with the Buckeye’s he set the record for the most indivual career wins in Ohio State basketball history- and scored a total of 9 points.

The book is full of  laughs and quotes from his former coach and teammates including:

“Of all the players  I’ve coached in my caree,  Mark Titus is one of them.” ~ Coach Thad Matta

“I  haven’t read the book and probally never will, but the cover looks pretty cool I guess.” ~ Mike Conely Jr (#4 overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft; 2007 NCAA Tournament South Regional MVP.

About the Author

Mark Titus is the creator of Clubtrillion.blogspot.com,  and a contributer at grantland.com. He was feature several times in the New York Times, ESPN.com, and Bill Simon’s podcast, among others.  He  graduated in 2010, a hero to millions.

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Long Shot

In the same state the legendary Michael Jordan laced up his Nikes, Chris Paul, also known as CP3, would grow to be another North Carolina basketball prodigy. Although he possessed talent similar to “His Airness,” the not-so-tall Chris Paul would never physically fill the shoes of a giant.

Yet, his lack of height would not stop him from reaching his dreams.

In Chris Paul’s new book LONG SHOT: Never Too Small to Dream Big, the NBA All-Star and Rookie of the Year shares one of his own childhood memories to help inspire young athletes, particularly those who do not physically resemble Shaquille O’Neal.

Prior to the book’s publish date in September, Newman Communications helped draw up a flawless book publicity tour right before the buzzer.

Many kids believe they will grow up to be professional athletes. They envision themselves wearing the same jersey their heroes wear. Chris Paul is one individual who never lost sight of that dream. Although the chances of becoming a famous ball player are incredibly slim, LONG SHOT teaches children the benefits of working hard and always believing in themselves. Whether you are a committed sports fan or not, Paul’s vibrant book aims to help parents teach their children strong life values.

Publicity firm Newman Communications worked hard to spread the court on this tour. The lanes are now open for Chris Paul to go coast to coast with Long Shot’s message.

Listen to Chris’ Radio interview with “The First Word with Gary Williams, Mad Dog Radio on SIRIUS XM”

Audio for this clip was provided courtesy of The First Word with Gary Williams, Mad Dog Radio on SIRIUS XM

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Alongside the Newman Communications literary publicity team, Warren Moon, the only African-American quarterback in the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the only player in both the Pro Football and Canadian Football Hall of Fame prepares for the release of his first book - Never Give Up on Your Dream: My Journey.

Everyone loves a Cinderella story.  We hear and see them every where, but Warren Moon’s is hard to top.  Like Jackie Robinson and Bill Russell, Warren Moon helped transcend and transform the traditional nature of football and sports as a whole.

Adversity seemed to always follow the everyday footsteps of Warren Moon. Living in Los Angeles at the age of seven, Moon lost his father to alcoholism and was forced into supporting his mother as a mentor, protector, and aid to his six sisters.

Throughout Moon’s heroic and revolutionary journey he justly fought against the racially biased attitudes that plagued his era. Many coaches believed he was not smart enough to play quarterback entirely because he was black.  Consistently being told that he should move to another position Warren remained headstrong and kept his focus in the pocket.

As he grew older and progressed through the ranks of the game not much changed in regards to him being a black quarterback.  After leading the University of Washington to a Rose Bowl victory over the college football powerhouse Michigan Wolverines, he flew north to Canada and joined the CFL.

Far from home, on the real frozen tundra, Warren Moon led his team, the Edmonton Eskimos, to five consecutive championships. Finally, in 1984, Moon signed an NFL contract with the Houston Oilers.  Over the next several years Warren played with the Oilers, Seattle Seahawks, Minnesota Vikings, and Kansas City Chiefs.  After seventeen years in the NFL, Warren Moon left the feild as one of the most accomplished and decorated quarterbacks to ever play.

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