Book Launch: Travel North Black Girl

3218 Gladstone Boulevard,Kansas City MO 64123

02 June, 2022

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Book Launch: Travel North Black Girl-A 3,000 Mile Journey in Search of Home, Peace, and Love Thursday, June 2 Book Launch: Travel North Black Girl-A 3,000 Mile Journey in Search of Home, Peace, and Love 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Space is limited. RV JE Dunn Construction Theatre- Third Floor Join Olivia Hill, an award-winning playwright, artist, and author release her new memoir. Experience the journey of coming from the Black community of Kansas City and traveling for the first time out of state to live in an indigenous village in Alaska. This coming-of-age story shows the challenge and triumph that trauma can bring, the fortitude of the human spirit, and the healing power of nature. You can learn more about the book, the reviews, and the author here. Come hear a special reading of the newly released book and meet the Alaskan artist that created the painting for the cover- Klara Maisch. A reception will follow at the Elixir Soda Fountain with catered light hors d’oeurves and refreshments. Book purchases and signings will also be available. For more information, please contact Director of Inclusive Learning & Creative Impact Glenn North at [email protected] or 816.702.7709.