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Welcome to The Elevator Group!
The Elevator Group is dedicated to helping people rise above and lead an abundant life. We do this by developing
books, broadcast media and motion pictures with meaning. Sheilah Vance, an attorney and writer, is the head of the Elevator
Group.
We are pleased to announce that Chasing the 400 by Sheilah Vance was the first pick of the
African American Museum of Philadelphia's new book club! We are honored to have been selected out of all of the
books that could have been chosen. We had a wonderful Book Club Kickoff on September 27 and discussion
on October 25 at the Museum. Thanks to all of you who attended and made both of these events so special.
The Elevator Group introduced four new titles that will be released in 2009 at Book Expo America
in Los Angeles on May 31 - June 1. Look here for more information about these new titles in the next few weeks.
Our first book is Chasing the 400, by Sheilah Vance. It is the story of two siblings from a working class
African American neighborhood on Philadelphia's exclusive Main Line who try to make their dreams come true in the 1950's,
despite the obstacles that the Black Bourgeoisie throws in their way.
Praise for Chasing the 400:
"Sheilah Vance is a fresh, humorous and necessary voice with great insight into human nature,
class struggles, and what it takes to chase your dreams."
--Benilde
Little, author of Good Hair, The Itch,
and Who Does She Think She Is
“Chasing the 400” is an interesting glimpse
into a period of American history that cannot be ignored. It examines the motivations, struggles and successes of the people
who lived and dreamed during the fight for racial equality. You will find yourself rooting for Vera and applauding her courage
and confidence while wincing sometimes at her methods and attitude. She is a saucy character who makes the reading of this
fascinating novel that much more enjoyable.
See photos from our booksignings on the Events page.
To hear a podcast (on your portable device or computer) of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Minorities in the Profession
Committee panel on "From Lawyer to Author", which featured Sheilah Vance, Head of the Elevator Group and author of Chasing
the 400, click this link.
PBA Lawyer to Author panel
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Click Chasing the 400 for more information about the novel. There's a link on that page that will let you read the first chapter, too.
To order Chasing the 400, click Buy Books.
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The Elevator Group, LLC
PO Box 207
Paoli, Pennsylvania
610-296-4966
Chasingthe400@comcast.net
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Sheilah Vance is the author of Chasing the 400 and the head of The Elevator Group.
Please get in touch to schedule a book signing, offer comments and join our mailing list.
Thank you for your support!
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