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Anthony Anderson (L) and Sergeant Michael Malarsie
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Wednesday, July 23 Actor Anthony Anderson, star of the upcoming shows Black-ish
on ABC and Food Network’s Eating America, joined Chicken Soup for the Soul® at
The Foundation Room in Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino to celebrate the launch
of its newest titles, Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Dog Did What? and Chicken
Soup for the Soul: The Cat Did What? by Amy Newmark.
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Janien Valentine, Sergeant Michael Malarsie with his
guide dog Xxon, and Frankie Scinta
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Anderson
greeted guests as he arrived to the party, cracking jokes while making his way
to a VIP (Very Important Pet Lovers) “green grass” carpet. He posed for photos
with excited fans as well as Chicken Soup for the Soul executives. Anderson and
Newmark stopped to chat about their collaboration on an upcoming Chicken Soup
for the Soul book that will spotlight the power of forgiveness. He mentioned
that he will not only write the foreword but also help gather the heart-warming
stories for which the brand is renowned and write his own anecdotal piece.
Anderson
stopped for a special photo with Staff Sergeant Michael Malarsie and his
service dog Xxon. The duo has been selected to represent the Chicken Soup for
the Soul sponsored “Guide & Hearing Dog” category at The American Humane
Association Hero Dog Awards on September 27. After being blinded and wounded in
combat, Sergeant Malarsie met Xxon who helped him return to work as the only
blind Airman serving active duty in the Air Force. Anderson took the time to
thank them for their service and congratulate them on the nomination.
The
event also commemorated the company’s participation at SuperZoo 2014,
showcasing the brand’s signature pet food line. As guests mixed, mingled and
took in The Foundation Room’s unrivaled view of the Las Vegas Strip, they
enjoyed “Barktinis” and gourmet fare created with Chicken Soup for the Soul’s
delectable line of soups and sauces.
Chicken
Soup for the Soul Pet CEO Chris Mitchell spoke about the brand’s current
projects including an upcoming feature film and a new TV show titled, Chicken
Soup for the Soul: Food & Family. The show will air on PBS beginning August
9.
“Chicken
Soup for the Soul is about sharing happiness, inspiration and wellness,” said
Newmark. “Whether it’s our books, pet food line or other exciting projects, we
incorporate these values into everything we do.”
Closing
out the festivities, Anderson and Newmark took time to sign copies of the new
books and chat with attendees. Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Dog Did What? and
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cat Did What? can be pre-ordered at your
favorite bookseller and available in stores August 19.
About
Chicken Soup for the Soul
Chicken
Soup for the Soul publishes the famous Chicken Soup for the Soul book series.
In 2007, USA Today named Chicken Soup for the Soul one of the five most
memorable books in the last quarter-century. With over 100 million books sold
to date in the U.S. and Canada alone, more than 250 titles, and translations
into more than 40 languages, "chicken soup for the soul" is one of
the world's best-known phrases and is regularly referenced in pop culture.
Today, 20 years after it first began sharing happiness, inspiration and
wellness through its books, Chicken Soup for the Soul continues to delight
readers and fans with new titles, but has also evolved beyond the bookstore.
Its high quality products include wholesome and balanced pet food that
recognizes the unique relationship between pets and people, a line of
delicious, nutritious food, that makes it easier to bring people together
around the table for healthy meals, as well as movies, television, licensed
gifts, and a host of digital offerings, all of which are inspired by
stories. Chicken Soup for the Soul is
"changing the world one story at a time®”.
For more information, visit www.chickensoup.com.
Photo by Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for Chicken
Soup for the Soul
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