TALK OF GREENWOOD
Dr. Jerry Goodwin
Nadia Salomon is the author of the children’s book, “A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers-Williams Story.” In addition to signing copies of her book, she will be offering advice to attendees on how to begin writing a book and getting it published. Photo Provided
A Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Society Sponsored Program
The Tulsa Community College’s college newspaper, TCC Connection (www.tccconnection.com), the Society of Professional Journalists Student Chapter, and the National Association of Black Journalists – Tulsa Chapter welcomed noted author Nadia Salomon to the campus for a free lecture and signing of her latest award-winning children’s book.
Salomon presented her book, “A Voice of Hope: The Myrlie Evers Story,” on Jan. 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Center for Creativity at the Metro Campus, 910 S. Boston Ave.
The event was an official program of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Society.
Salomon (www.nadiasalomon.com) is a recipient of numerous awards for other books, including “Goodnight Ganesha” and “A Rakhi for Rakesh.” As a former journalist, joined other local journalists to discuss the steps of publishing a book. She and other authors will have their books available for purchase and personal signings.
She writes on themes of South Asian and Caribbean culture, STEM, nonfiction, and humor. Salomon is an award-winning journalist and holds a journalism degree from Emerson College. When not participating in her own goodnight rituals or spinning silly yarns, she works closely with SCBWI, 12×12 Challenge, Kids Comics Unite, and Storyteller Academy.
For more information on the program, contact rebecca.mjimerson@sbcglobal.net or (918) 734-1223 or jerry.goodwin@tulsacc.edu or (918) 595-7086 or visit https://www.mlktulsa.com/news
