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For Autographed Copies

If you would like an autographed copy of the book "It Ain't So" please send an email to Onerealdream@gmail.com   and that arrangement will be quickly made.

What do you Believe

Stop! Stop relying on the ideas of others to determine what to do with yourself. Many of us get excited,worked up, and then allow someone to burst our bubble because they don't believe in whatever it is that we want to accomplish. Ask yourself What do you Believe and move forward!

Events

Oct,2004-May,2005- Shannah addressed thousands via several motivational sessions
April 9, 2005 -Shannah was the keynote speaker on the April 9, 2005 Annual Conference for the Midwest Region of the National Council on Educating Black Children featuring Senator James Meeks , Phillip Jackson, and Arthur Yogi Ward.
April 26,2005 -The book "It Ain't So" was released
June 11,2005 -Sue Bee of WBEZ radio in Chicago interview
June 24,2005 -AJ Scott of Rockford radio interview
June 25,2005 -Book signing at Jack's Java with live band
July 25, 2005- Antonio Artis released his book "The Establishment" with a poem from Shannah's book "It Ain't So"
April-July 2005- Shannah hosted the Black Star Project television show
August 2, 2005- Interview with Matt and Perry on WVON Chicago radio
August 27,2005- Interview with Greg Murray on B96 Chicago Radio
August 30, 2005- Interview with Matt and Perry on WVON Chicago radio
August 30, 2005- Shannah conducted a live television interview with James Parker and Senator Kimberly Lightford on Chicago channel 21
September 18, 2005- Interview on CanTV Chicago channel 36 with Raven Patterson at 2:30 pm
September 22, 2005- Viewpoint Chicago with Marc Sims on Chicago channel 21 at 8pm
September 25, 2005- Viewpoint Chicago with Marc Sims on Chicago channel 21 at 11pm
October 2, 2005- Interview on CanTV Chicago channel 36 with Raven Patterson at 2:30 pm
October 10,2005-Live interview with Application 2 Admission founder on Chicago Channel 21
October 20, 2005- Motivational Presentation at Northeastern Illinois University
October 23, 2005- Interview on CanTV Chicago channel 36 with Raven Patterson at 2:30 pm
November 19, 2005- Annual Literary Luncheon founded by Dr. Shabazz of Books Ink
November 24, 2005- Interview on CanTV Chicago channel 19 with Kenjuan Garnett at 6:30 pm
November 25, 2005- Interview on CanTV Chicago channel 19 with Kenjuan Garnett at 1:30 pm
December 11, 2005- Interview on the Les Brown morning show in Chicago 6am
August 2006- NABJ (National Association of Black Journalist) Author Spotlight

Enjoy where You Are

Many of us spend more time planning for the future than we spend enjoying the present. At the age of 21 I realize that this is a good place to be and I must enjoy this place. This idea transcends all age barriers. You must Enjoy where You Are so that your future will include joyful memories instead of only the hard work that has gotten you to a place that you may or may not want to be in.

About Shannah

Shannah Trailor was born in 1983 in Chicago and has been a published author for several years in addition to receiving several awards from organizations like the NAACP for art. She has spent a portion of her college education at the HBCU Florida A&M University where she learned many valuable lessons about life. Her current professional efforts include the creation of a book series geared toward INSPIRING people of all ages to improve their lives, and have a good time doing it. She is also the current director of The Black Star Project's Student Motivation Program, which is the largest student motivation program in the country. Through the Black Star Project Shannah is able to send doctors, lawyers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and other career professionals into grade schools and high schools to motivate the students about career goals and college. Shannah has also addressed thousands of people in the form of motivational conferences, and served as a keynote speaker on the April 9, 2005 Annual Conference for the Midwest Region of the National Council on Educating Black Children featuring Senator James Meeks , Phillip Jackson, and Arthur Yogi Ward.

Shannah's book "It Ain't So" was released April 26, 2005. The work was divided into three sections with love. The first section is Advice, a guide through different situations like addiction, creating self inspiration, appreciating others, avoiding poverty and self destruction, why you are not average, what light skin is, gaining control, child support, choosing a supportive mate and more. The next section contains a Short Story designed to grab your attention as well as your heart. You will float through the tragic time of a woman and her town, which will give you a new way to look at tragedies of your own. Finally there is a Poetry Corner in which you can examine and feel some of her thoughts about herself, men, love, social change, college, life, religion, our ancestors and more. This book was designed to make you think and feel good. It is designed to inspire you to live your dreams because you are not average, tragedies occur, but we live through beautiful poetry which has highs and lows all to make each of us better and more special than we would be without the situations that make us who we are. When we spill milk we don't sit on the floor and cry about it until someone comes hours, days, or years later to ask us what's wrong, we wipe it up. However many of us spill milk in our lives, or make a mistake and cry about it for years instead of wiping it up or fixing it. Her next release is the children's book "A kid can start a Business" because after school specials show children owning lemonade stands, but Shannah has never seen them on the Southside of Chicago. When a child owns a lemonade stand they are an entrepreneur, and if they have a friend or cousin working with them they are also an employer. We must teach our children to own businesses and avoid prison or it will be the end of the world, white and black alike.

Ain't No Mountain High Enough

Take this time to think. Right not, tell your mind that only two things exist in the world, you, and your dream. Now take on the "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" attitude and go for what you want. Let no mountain, valley, river, friend, or family member stand in your way. On you mark, get set, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shannah Trailor

I am very glad that you are visiting me today. Everything happens for a reason and every connection that you make serves the purpose of getting you closer to your DESTINY.