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NEW VIDEO: Wisdom is Power When It Comes To Mental Illness: Agnes Levine Talks About her Book Welcome to Levine-Oliver Publisher! LOP introduces the world to the abilities of individuals with disabilities in a very unique fashion. It was founded by the President, Agnes B. Levine, in 2004 as a springboard to self-publish her awe-inspiring story of courage and triumph: Cooling Well Water: A Collection of Work By An African-American Bipolar Woman. Cooling Well Water: A Collection of Work By An African-American Bipolar Woman is revered as an interesting Collection of work intended to not only tell my story, but to show my story. It is a story of deliverance from God to live a life despite a brain disorder medical diagnosis. By believing God will come into your life, all readers, and especially individuals with this particular diagnosis, can transform their minds to achieve spiritual wellness. With that comes the self-determination and the ability to live a productive life with purpose with the brain disorder. Since 2004, LOP has published blogs by Agnes B. Levine on the Black Health website (www.blackhealth.org) and Myspace (www.myspace.com/coolingwellwater). These blogs engage the readers to better understand the brain disorder, Bipolar. These blogs promote encouragement and family support to seek and obtain mental health treatment from professional healthcare providers by continually listing resources and information. Own the book and have your own personal, unique resource guide. In addition, LOP is the exclusive publisher of the 2008 Black Authors Network Top 20 Award Recipient, Swaggie's Voice. Swaggie's Voice (http://swaggiecoleman.blogspot.com) inspires and uplifts readers by featuring African-Americans committed to improving the pathways for others to succeed! These featured guests are also positive role models and inspirations to African-American youth. Also, Swaggie's Voice maintains a “Thumbs Up” Reading List of African-American Authors and Titles suitable for the whole family! Swaggie is also a national Black Book Reviewer for RAWSISTAZ (www.blackbookreviews.net)! Visit Swaggie's Voice (http://swaggiecoleman.blogspot.com) and join over 2,000 subscribers Today!MEET AGNES B. LEVINE Agnes has also completed the Masters in Public Administration program with a Minor in Legal Studies and she holds a Bachelors degree in Political Science both from the University of Baltimore. She is a graduate of the Community College of Baltimore where she studied Paralegal Science. Agnes has spent much of her life as an advocate for individuals with Special Needs and completed an intensive certified training program for advocacy facilitated by the Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation. She has taken her skills and knowledge forth through Levine-Oliver Publisher. As Founder and President, Agnes speaks publicly about human rights pertaining to special needs' individuals and families. She also speaks on many issues affecting the Special Needs' Families and believes strongly in the basic principals of “Each one, teach one.” And “It Takes A Village To Raise A Special Child.” This dynamic woman is filled with the Holy Spirit and stops at nothing to spread love and inspiration everywhere she goes. Agnes is currently a member/friend of the United Black Writers Guild (Baltimore City /P.G. County Chapters), the Writers Guild - West Coast, the University of Baltimore Alumni Association, the Baltimore City College High School Alumni Association, Gold Member of the Associated Black Charities, the Maryland Partners for Policymaking, the Shared Supports of Maryland Advocacy Organization, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and The Obama Healthcare Advocacy Team! In 2006, Agnes championed as the Baltimore City Host for the “Chicken Soup for the African-American Women’s Soul”/”Ladies, Can We Talk?” national tour! Agnes is a recipient of the International Society of Poets 2002 Merit Award for the unique poem, “Cooling Well Water.” Agnes was also a playwright contender in the 2007 Hollywood Black Film Festival for her screenplay, "Grandma's Well." At last - The Author of the highly anticipated book, “Cooling Well Water: A Collection of Work by an African-American Bipolar Woman makes a grand entrance into the publishing industry!”
Meet Swaggie Coleman LOP is the exclusive publishing home of Swaggie Coleman. Swaggie Coleman is the author of the blogazine, Swaggie's Voice©. This unique picture blog is focused on defeating illiteracy in the African-American culture. Swaggie maintains a "Thumbs'-Up" Reading List of books for every member of the family. It is a faith-based blogazine also featuring various literary members of the community who walk the walk as positive role models for our youth! Swaggie carefully selects African-Americans who can inspire readers to set high achievement goals by sharing their personal accomplishments including their literary work. Swaggie is quite a unique, popular Professional Blogger who has a high standard of showcasing African-Americans who have chosen to reach back to the African-American community to close the gap on the many negative outcomes and highlight the positive outcomes within their reach. The award-winning Swaggie's Voice is also nominated for Professional Blogger of the Year sponsored by the African-Americans on the Move Book Club (AAMBC). Visitors can cast a vote of support for Swaggie's Voice anytime at http://aambcvoting.blogspot.com. Let Swaggie's Voice inspire you to Over-come obstacles in life in order to reach a goal, pursue education, become an entrepreneur, learn accurate African-American history, and to keep God first in all of your pursuits of happiness is Swaggie's theme. Swaggie's Voice© is not only a blogazine, it is an experience. It is an opportunity to engage in conversations with some of the most promising and successful members in our community and win prizes, too! Visit Swaggie's Voice© at http://swaggiecoleman.blogspot.com and subscribe today! CONTACT |
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Agnes
is currently a part-time Educator and has received an Honorary Teacher
Award in 2007! 
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