Jewell Parker Rhodes, a Coretta Scott King Winner for her book, “Ninth Ward,†will be the guest speaker at the One Author, One Community event on Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m., at the Victory Theatre. The public is invited free of charge.
Rhodes will share her stories with families in attendance and talk about her books that are for both adults and children. Her books include: “Sugar,†“Bayoe Magic,†“Douglass’ Women;†“Porch Stories,†Magic City,†“Voodoo Dreams,†and “Hurricane.â€
The event is sponsored by Harper Elementary School, Evansville Area Reading Council, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, and the Evansville African American Museum. Her books may be purchased at the Evansville African American Museum at 579 S. Garvin St., Evansville.
