February 14, 2026 Da Book Joint in Chicago
Calling all book and music lovers in the Windy City! Join Katara Washington Patton, a celebrated author and editor who was also my former JET magazine colleague, for a lively and inspirational Book Signing and Talk with me at Da Book Joint at Pen & Paper on February 14 from noon to 2 p.m.
We'll be discussing my latest, It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy, a historical corrective about Hitsville U.S.A.'s first certified female songwriter and producer.
Books will be available for purchase, and a signing will take place following the conversation. When you purchase a ticket, it includes a copy of the book for signing. Get tickets at Eventbrite.
Calling all book and music lovers in the Windy City! Join Katara Washington Patton, a celebrated author and editor who was also my former JET magazine colleague, for a lively and inspirational Book Signing and Talk with me at Da Book Joint at Pen & Paper on February 14 from noon to 2 p.m.
We'll be discussing my latest, It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy, a historical corrective about Hitsville U.S.A.'s first certified female songwriter and producer.
Books will be available for purchase, and a signing will take place following the conversation. When you purchase a ticket, it includes a copy of the book for signing. Get tickets at Eventbrite.
March 11, 2026 University of Illinois Chicago
Calling all UIC students/faculty, past and present! Join Karen Leick, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Professional Writing at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), for a Book Reading with Margena Christian, her former colleague, an Emeritus Senior Lecturer and Director of Internships for Undergraduate Studies, English and Professional Writing, at UIC in University Hall 2028 on March 11 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact the English Department for more information via email: [email protected]
We'll be discussing my latest, It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy, a historical corrective about Hitsville U.S.A.'s first certified female songwriter and producer.
Calling all UIC students/faculty, past and present! Join Karen Leick, Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Professional Writing at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), for a Book Reading with Margena Christian, her former colleague, an Emeritus Senior Lecturer and Director of Internships for Undergraduate Studies, English and Professional Writing, at UIC in University Hall 2028 on March 11 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact the English Department for more information via email: [email protected]
We'll be discussing my latest, It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy, a historical corrective about Hitsville U.S.A.'s first certified female songwriter and producer.
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July 16, 2026 Bob Dylan Center (virtual event)
Calling all book and music lovers around the world! Join me for an Online Conversation with Steven Jenkins, Director of the Bob Dylan Center (BDC) in Tulsa, OK, for a virtual event with the BDC on July 16 at 6 p.m. CT. We'll be discussing my latest, It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy, a historical corrective about Hitsville U.S.A.'s first certified female songwriter and producer.
To learn more, register and get tickets, visit the Bob Dylan Center.
Calling all book and music lovers around the world! Join me for an Online Conversation with Steven Jenkins, Director of the Bob Dylan Center (BDC) in Tulsa, OK, for a virtual event with the BDC on July 16 at 6 p.m. CT. We'll be discussing my latest, It's No Wonder: The Life and Times of Motown's Legendary Songwriter Sylvia Moy, a historical corrective about Hitsville U.S.A.'s first certified female songwriter and producer.
To learn more, register and get tickets, visit the Bob Dylan Center.
