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The DPA Pre-Golden Globes Gifting Suite is an annual event featuring a meticulously curated selection of exclusive brands and innovative products gifted to nominees and guests. This year, the event, which is slated for January 5th and 6th at the Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, takes a literary turn. Authors represented by Black Château Enterprises, in conjunction with Books That Make You, will step into the spotlight.
Kelly Anne Manuel, Korynn Newville, and William Stevenson will have their books featured in gift bags. Manuel and Newville will be there in person to sign copies of their books for attendees. The venue provides an opportunity that is unlike a typical author book signing. It is intimate and festive, with plenty of Hollywood glamour and flair.
Kelly Anne Manuel has, in a short time, made a name for herself in children’s literature after turning a personal tragedy upside down. Her book, “The Catcher Dream,” symbolizes hope and resilience, a theme that resonates with readers of all ages. Manuel will be present at the event, ready to share her story and chat with attendees.
Korynn Newville, an architectural designer turned author, brings a unique perspective to the gifting suite. Her book, “Indiscernible Elements: Calcium,” is a mixture of illustrations, poetry, and dialogue that dives into environmental issues through the viewpoint of the element calcium. This artistic book takes readers on an unexpected journey where they ponder more than lifestyle choices. She explores themes such as our relationship to the buildings we inhabit, the materials surrounding us, and the elements within and outside us, intertwining with broader topics of life and death. Newville will be at the event, engaging with guests and signing her work.
Though William Stevenson won’t be attending in person, his imaginative storytelling in “Ricky’s Dream Trip to the Ancient Worlds of Egypt, Greece, and Rome” will nonetheless make its way to the attendees through the Books That Make You gift bags. Stevenson’s imaginative historical journey, which began as an adventure tale he wrote for his grandson, aims to educate and entertain young readers around the world.
The collaboration between Black Château Enterprises and DPA is a testament to the importance of literature in cultural storytelling. It is integral to Hollywood and the people who bring those stories to the world on big and small screens, as many of the narratives portrayed on screen originate from books.
Nathalie Dubois, the head of DPA, says, “Literature has always been a vital part of culture and storytelling, and we are delighted to feature these talented authors at our gifting event. Having Black Château and their authors with us aligns perfectly with our vision of presenting innovative and meaningful gifts to our guests.”
Dubois Pelin & Associates, known as DPA Group, is an entertainment strategy company which has been producing VIP gifting events for 20 years. Past attendees of DPA Gifting Lounges include Paula Abdul, Angela Basset, Mary J. Blige, Adrien Brody, Colin Firth, Morgan Freeman, Richard Gere, Wyclef Jean, Queen Latifah, Eva Longoria, Mandy Moore, Sharon Stone, Charlize Theron, Vanessa Williams, and many more.
Desireé Duffy is the founder of Black Château and Books That Make You. She will be onsite with Dave Duffy, the head of operations, to facilitate the book gifting in the suite. Desireé Duffy says, “We adore Nathalie and admire all she does for the entertainment world. Teaming up with her to offer our authors this special one-of-a-kind opportunity is magical.”
Black Château Enterprises is a marketing and public relations agency that specializes in promoting authors and books. Black Château’s sister company, Books That Make You, is a Webby Award-winning multi-media brand for booklovers that features book reviews, author interviews, giveaways, newsletters; bookish information, and the Books That Make You Show.
For those interested in following these authors at the DPA event and for updates, hashtags like #DPApreGoldenGlobesEvent24, #TheDPApreGlobesGiftBags, #DPAgiftsuite, #BCE, and #BTMY provide a glimpse into the festivities.
This initiative not only underscores the importance of literature but also brings diverse authors to a platform where they can share their work with a broader audience, intertwining the literary and entertainment realms in LA.
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