Ilana Williams
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The Charles County Public Library invited the community to join for an uplifting afternoon of conversation, storytelling and celebration at “Black Voices, Bright Futures: Local Author Panel & Book Fair” at the Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center on Feb. 28.
The afternoon began with an author panel, moderated by local scholar and professor Caitlyn Socrates. Authors Brianna Peppins, Ravynn K. Stringfield and Charlene Thomas discussed their creative practices, cultural influences and how their identity and community shape their work.
Sharing unique perspectives
Local authors Ravynn K. Stringfield, left, Charlene Thomas and Brianna Peppins speak about how their creative practices, cultural influences and identity and community shape their work at Waldorf Senior and Recreation Center on Feb. 28. Caitlyn Socrates, right, a professor of English at the College of Southern Maryland, moderates the discussion. The event highlighted the work of DMV-based Black authors, each bringing their unique cultural perspectives and creative voices to the community.
Volunteers at the panel
Arielle Gilliam, 16, writes a detailed description about her time attending the “Black Voices, Bright Futures: Local Author Panel & Book Fair” for her volunteer assignment at the Waldorf Senior and Recreational Center on Feb. 28. Gilliam is a student at Westlake High School. The event highlighted the work of DMV-based Black authors, each bringing their unique cultural perspectives and creative voices to the community.
Looking engaged
Participants at the “Black Voices, Bright Futures: Local Author Panel & Book Fair” listen to local authors talk about how their experiences shape their work. The event was at the Waldorf Senior and Recreation Center on Feb. 28 and highlighted the work of DMV-based Black authors, each bringing their unique cultural perspectives and creative voices to the community.
Video: Finding inspiration
Author Charlene Thomas talks about Maya Angelou and other writers who inspire her work during a local author panel and book fair at the Waldorf Senior and Recreation Center on Feb. 28. View video here.
