NEWS
Thou Shalt NOt Steal Selected for BookLife's "hard Truth" reading list
BookLife is a website from Publisher's Weekly dedicated to independent authors. Here's what they said: "The indie book world has long provided a realm for authors of color to make their voices heard. There have been numerous reading lists compiled in response to the death of George Floyd and the nationwide demonstrations demanding racial justice...Here at BookLife, we've compiled our own list of titles from self-published authors that address systemic racism and police brutality; explore African American history; or that otherwise reflect the diverse lived experiences of black individuals in America." BookLife.com, June 8, 2020. Bill's story does just that and more.
Bill's book included in "The Negro Leagues Book ,Vol. 2"
"Thou Shalt Not Steal" is included in the appendix of the "The Negro Leagues Book. Volume 2: The Players, 1862 to 1960." Published this year by NorTech ResearcjThe authoritative research book was written by Larry Lester and Wayne Stivers. Bill's book is in Appendix L, "Books Authored by former Negro League Players." Bill's inclusion in the reference manual is a great sign that his story will live on and be read by many others.
Negro League Baseball cards
To celebrate the centennial anniversary of the Negro Leagues, Negroleagueshistory.com has created a collection of 184 baseball cards featuring Negro League players. Bill "Ready" Cash is one of them. Scheduled to be released in June 2020, the set is $60 and can be purchased via the website's online store.
2017 BOOK SIGNINGS, APPEARANCES & NEWS
FEB. 19: B.L.A.C.K (Bases loaded Authentic clothing and kaps) continues to be a major vendor for Thou Shalt not SteaL across the country. They will be at Sharon baptist church in philadelphia as part of black history month. For more info on B.L.A.C.K: www.black4U.com
2016 BOOK SIGNINGS, APPEARANCES & News
October: Ten copies of Thou Shalt Not Steal were donated to "Books Through Bars," a program that gives free books to the incarcerated. The group's goal: provide access to knowledge through reading. The better educated a person becomes while incarcerated, The Better they feel about themselves and the less likely they are to return to prison. for more info: www.booksthroughbars.org
2015 BOOK SIGNINGS & APPEARANCES
MAY 23: "CELEBRATION OF BLACK WRITING," LITERARY & ARTS CONFERENCE, 2:30 - 2:50 PM, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, RITTER HALL, BROAD STREET AND CECIL B. MOORE AVENUE, ROOM 100
2014 Book Signings & Appearances
APRIL 3: "BOOK CHAT" WITH UPPER MERION LIBRARY DIRECTOR KARL HELICHER, 8 PM, UMGA-TV; WWW.UMTOWNSHIP.ORG, COMCAST CHANNEL22, VERIZON CHANNEL 33 (REBROADCAST).
APRIL 15: JACKIE ROBINSON DAY CELEBRATION, PHILADELPHIA STARS NEGRO LEAGUE MEMORIAL PARK, PARKSIDE AND BELMONT AVENUES, 11 AM - 1 PM. SPONSORED BY THE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF WEST PARKSIDE.
APRIL 16: PRESENTATION, NEWS WRITING CLASS, BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE, WILLINGBORO, NJ.
APRIL 17: PRESENTATION, PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS, BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ.
APRIL 15: JACKIE ROBINSON DAY CELEBRATION, PHILADELPHIA STARS NEGRO LEAGUE MEMORIAL PARK, PARKSIDE AND BELMONT AVENUES, 11 AM - 1 PM. SPONSORED BY THE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION OF WEST PARKSIDE.
APRIL 16: PRESENTATION, NEWS WRITING CLASS, BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE, WILLINGBORO, NJ.
APRIL 17: PRESENTATION, PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS, BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE, MOUNT LAUREL, NJ.
2013 Book signings & Appearances
FEB. 9: AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN'S BOOK FAIR, COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF PHILADELPHIA, PHILADELPHIA.
FEB. 10: "BOOK CHAT" TAPING, UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BUILDING.
FEB. 23: ATTENDED PRESENTATION BY NEGRO LEAGUER BILL GREASON, MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, MULLICA HILL, NJ.
MARCH 30: BLACK HISTORY AND CULTURE SHOWCASE, PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER, PHILADELPHIA.
MARCH 31: BLACK HISTORY AND CULTURE SHOWCASE, PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER, PHILADELPHIA.
APRIL 1: EASTWICK BRANCH, FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA.
APRIL 5: PARKWAY CENTRAL LIBRARY, FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA.
APRIL 6: BALTIMORE AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, BALTIMORE, MD.
APRIL 13: "BOOK CHAT" WITH UPPER MERION LIBRARY DIRECTOR KARL HELICHER, 8 PM, UMGA-TV: WWW.UMTOWNSHIP.ORG, COMCAST CHANNEL 22, VERIZON CHANNEL 33 (REBROADCAST).
APRIL 14:"BOOK CHAT" WITH UPPER MERION LIBRARY DIRECTOR KARL HELICHER, 8 PM, UMGA-TV: WWW.UMTOWNSHIP.ORG, COMCAST CHANNEL 22, VERIZON CHANNEL 33 (REBROADCAST).
APRIL 30: "BOOK CHAT" WITH UPPER MERION LIBRARY DIRECTOR KARL HELICHER, 8 PM, UMGA-TV: WWW.UMTOWNSHIP.ORG, COMCAST CHANNEL 22, VERIZON CHANNEL 33 (REBROADCAST).
MAY 4: 4TH ANNUAL NORRISTOWN (PA) ARTS HILL FESTIVAL, NORRISTOWN ARTS HILL, DEKALB STREET BETWEEN LAFAYETTE AND AIRY STREETS.
MAY 18: DARBY FREE LIBRARY, 1001 MAIN STREET, DARBY, PA.
JUNE 13-15: AUTHORS PANEL, 16TH ANNUAL JERRY MALLOY NEGRO LEAGUE CONFERENCE, RENAISSANCE NEWARK AIRPORT HOTEL, NEWARK, NJ.
AUG. 17: JUDY JOHNSON NIGHT AT DANIEL S. FRAWLEY STADIUM, WILMINGTON, DE.
SEPT. 22: 5TH ANNUAL CHESTNUT HILL BOOK FESTIVAL, 2:15-3:30 P.M., CHESTNUT HILL 7 RESTAURANT, 8201 GERMANTOWN AVE., PHILADELPHIA. (WITH AUTHOR/PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS COLUMNIST JOHN BAER; MODERATED BY PETE MAZZACARRO, EDITOR, THE CHESTNUT HILL LOCAL.)
NOV. 9: SPEAKER, CABRINI COLLEGE HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUB FORUM. "PENNSYLVANIA: PAST AND PRESENT."
FEB. 10: "BOOK CHAT" TAPING, UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP BUILDING.
FEB. 23: ATTENDED PRESENTATION BY NEGRO LEAGUER BILL GREASON, MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, MULLICA HILL, NJ.
MARCH 30: BLACK HISTORY AND CULTURE SHOWCASE, PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER, PHILADELPHIA.
MARCH 31: BLACK HISTORY AND CULTURE SHOWCASE, PENNSYLVANIA CONVENTION CENTER, PHILADELPHIA.
APRIL 1: EASTWICK BRANCH, FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA.
APRIL 5: PARKWAY CENTRAL LIBRARY, FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA.
APRIL 6: BALTIMORE AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY, BALTIMORE, MD.
APRIL 13: "BOOK CHAT" WITH UPPER MERION LIBRARY DIRECTOR KARL HELICHER, 8 PM, UMGA-TV: WWW.UMTOWNSHIP.ORG, COMCAST CHANNEL 22, VERIZON CHANNEL 33 (REBROADCAST).
APRIL 14:"BOOK CHAT" WITH UPPER MERION LIBRARY DIRECTOR KARL HELICHER, 8 PM, UMGA-TV: WWW.UMTOWNSHIP.ORG, COMCAST CHANNEL 22, VERIZON CHANNEL 33 (REBROADCAST).
APRIL 30: "BOOK CHAT" WITH UPPER MERION LIBRARY DIRECTOR KARL HELICHER, 8 PM, UMGA-TV: WWW.UMTOWNSHIP.ORG, COMCAST CHANNEL 22, VERIZON CHANNEL 33 (REBROADCAST).
MAY 4: 4TH ANNUAL NORRISTOWN (PA) ARTS HILL FESTIVAL, NORRISTOWN ARTS HILL, DEKALB STREET BETWEEN LAFAYETTE AND AIRY STREETS.
MAY 18: DARBY FREE LIBRARY, 1001 MAIN STREET, DARBY, PA.
JUNE 13-15: AUTHORS PANEL, 16TH ANNUAL JERRY MALLOY NEGRO LEAGUE CONFERENCE, RENAISSANCE NEWARK AIRPORT HOTEL, NEWARK, NJ.
AUG. 17: JUDY JOHNSON NIGHT AT DANIEL S. FRAWLEY STADIUM, WILMINGTON, DE.
SEPT. 22: 5TH ANNUAL CHESTNUT HILL BOOK FESTIVAL, 2:15-3:30 P.M., CHESTNUT HILL 7 RESTAURANT, 8201 GERMANTOWN AVE., PHILADELPHIA. (WITH AUTHOR/PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS COLUMNIST JOHN BAER; MODERATED BY PETE MAZZACARRO, EDITOR, THE CHESTNUT HILL LOCAL.)
NOV. 9: SPEAKER, CABRINI COLLEGE HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE CLUB FORUM. "PENNSYLVANIA: PAST AND PRESENT."
Thou Shalt Not Steal Reviews
Publishers Weekly Review
Midwest Book Review
Nick Diunte, National Baseball History writer for Examiner.com
Larry Lester, chairman of the Jerry Malloy Negro League Conference and SABR's Negro League Committee, March 2012 edition of The Courier
Donald Hunt, veteran sports writer for The Philadelphia Tribune.
Author Gloria Blakely, Shelfari.com
Jim Brown, writer for the Westside Weekly, says Thou Shalt Not Steal "will touch sports fans and fascinate readers who will enjoy the life of Bill Cash."
(Westside Weekly, March 2-8, Vol.24, No. 3)
Photos From Here and There
Co-author Al Hunter Jr. with John N. Mitchell, the Philadelphia Inquirer's 76er beat writer, during a WURD 900 AM remote broadcast in West Philadelphia in 2012. WURD was a big supporter of "Thou Shalt Not Steal." John now writes for the Philadelphia Tribune. (Credit: From O.J. Philly tweet.)
World famous jazz violinist John Blake Jr. with co-author Al Hunter Jr. at the 22nd Annual Tony Williams Scholarship Jazz Festival, Labor Day Weekend 2012. Sadly, Mr. Blake passed Aug. 15, 2014. He was 67.
Former Negro Leaguers are recognized on Judy Johnson Field at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, Del., during 17th annual Judy Johnson Night, Aug. 18, 2012. The late, great John Henry "Pop" Lloyd was honored.
A statue of Judy Johnson outside the Wilmington, Del., ballpark whose field is named in his honor. In the background is the bus of the Anderson Monarchs, a team of ball playing youngsters from Philadelphia who "barnstormed" the country just as many Negro League teams did back in the day.
"Thou Shalt Not Steal" is in good company -- with Joe Louis, the Dream Team, and Howard Cosell -- on the Robert W. Woodruff Library, Atlanta University Center browser shelves.
Co-author Al Hunter Jr. at the Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park at 44th St. and Parkside Ave. That's where the Stars played their home games from 1934 to 1948. (They also played games at Shibe Park in North Philadelphia when the Phillies or A's weren't using it.) The park also includes a beautiful mural across the street. The sculpture by Phil Sumpter was dedicated in 2005 to former Stars Bill Cash, Mahlon Duckett, Stanley Glenn, Harold Gould, and Wilmer Harris.
Folks line up outside MeJah books in Claymont, Delaware, on June 16, 2012, and patiently wait to get autographed copies of "Thou Shalt Not Steal."
Joe McDevitt, who grew up with Bill in Elmwood (a.k.a The Meadows), stops by to have his copy of "Thou Shalt Not Steal" signed at MeJah Books. Joe fondly recalled his days living in The Meadows, as does Bill in the book.
Authors Karen E. Quinones Miller, Al, Emlyn DeGannes (Ms. Em), Bomani Crumpton Sr. and Bomani Crumpton Jr. at MeJah Books in Delaware.
Archie "Dropo" Young, holding a "Thou Shalt Not Steal" postcard, was among the Negro Leaguers at the 17th annual Rickwood Classic played May 30, 2012, at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala. The Negro Leaguers were at the country's oldest ball park (built in 1910) as part of a Negro League reunion. Young, 81, played for the Louisville Clippers (1955) and the Birmingham Black Barons (1956, 1957), according to the website Legends of the Negro Leagues.com.
At Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Negro Leaguers enjoy the Rickwood Classic.
A wood-carved, life-size statue of the great Jackie Robinson was on display at Citizens Bank Park during the Philadelphia Phillies' Jackie Robinson Salute on April 15, 2012.
Co-author Al Hunter Jr. is ready to sign and share Bill's story at the Black History and Culture Showcase held Easter weekend 2012 in Philadelphia.
Co-author Al Hunter Jr. appears to be in a serious conversation with a participant at the Black Male Development Symposium at Arcadia University on May 12, 2012. "Thou Shalt Not Steal" was one of several books organizers gave to attendees.
Black Male Development Symposium attendees finish lunch in the Arcadia University gym and prepare for more workshops and other activities.
Gene Burnett, sports photographer and Negro League baseball collector, was also at the Black History and Culture Showcase over Easter weekend with his intriguing collection of cards, buttons, equipment, books, uniforms and other items.
3rd Regiment United States Colored Troops Reenactors at the Black History & Culture Showcase in Philadelphia.
