Author Appearances
2020
December 2020
YMCA O'Fallon, IL
Youth Enrichment Program
A special reading of my book, How Are You Today? A Celebration of Children's Emotions
2013
Monday, February 4
Guest author
Black History Month program
LaVerna Evans Elementary School, O'Fallon, Illinois
Linda read from her books and did a Q and A session
February 7
Illinois Reads--A Visit with Authors
Sponsored by the Lewis & Clark Reading Council
O'Fallon Public Library
Linda read from her books and signed copies.
Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29
Strange Folk Festival 2013, O'Fallon Community Park, O'Fallon, Illinois
Writer's Block Authors Pavilion, book signing and sales
December 3
Children’s book author and literacy advocate
Holiday Cheer in the Rotunda program, Office of the Mayor, Alvin Parks Jr.
East St. Louis, IL
2012
February 29th
Black History Month Program at the East St. Louis Higher Education Campus
Linda gave an inspirational speech entitled "Desperate to Learn." She highlighted the attributes of many black ancestors who were desperate to get an education.
April 23
Linda participated in a reading flash mob under the St. Louis Arch on April 23rd and was interviewed by FOX 2 News.
May 3
Linda held an inter-generational family reading event at the East St. Louis Community College Center on May 3, called "How Did We Get Here? Our Family's Journey From the South." The event was inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson's book, The Warmth of Other Suns. Photo Gallery
June 6
Odell and Linda appeared on Great Day St. Louis on June 6, 2012 to discuss Odell's photography exhibit at the Sheldon Art Gallery and their children's books.
June 8 to September 1
The Sheldon Art Gallery of Photography
Odell Mitchell Jr. Retrospective
Including several photos from the children's books
August 23
Linda held a Senior Citizens Day Reading Event at the Clyde C. Jordan Senior Citizen Center in East St. Louis, Illinois on Thursday, August 23. She and five volunteers, including the mayor of East St. Louis, Alvin Parks Jr., read books to groups of seniors. The event was well received by the seniors who enjoyed hearing stories about their lives.
Saturday and Sunday, September 29-30
Strange Folk Festival 2012, O'Fallon Community Park, O'Fallon, Illinois
Writer's Block Authors Pavilion, book signing and sales
2011
Begins Saturday, May 14, 2011
Summer "Celebrate" Reading Series
A monthly literacy program for children ages 5 to 8
Delta Child Development Center
New Bethel Day Camp
East St. Louis, IL
December 6
Children’s book author and literacy advocate
Holiday in the Rotunda program, Office of the Mayor, Alvin Parks Jr.
East St. Louis, IL
2010
January 18-29
Love Me Always Exhibit and Gallery Talk
with Odell Mitchell Jr.
Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL
February 27-March 13
Love Me Always Exhibit and Gallery Talk
with Odell Mitchell Jr.
Gallery 101, Collinsville, IL
November 12
Guest speaker about children’s books and photography
with Odell Mitchell Jr.
Madison Student Support Center
Madison, IL
November 18
Guest speaker on early literacy
East St. Louis Public Library Family Reading Night
East St. Louis, IL
November 18
Guest author
East St. Louis Senior High School Beta Club Family Reading Night
Students read Love Me Always and How Are You Today? to the audience
East St. Louis, IL
December 7
Children’s book author and literacy advocate
Holiday in the Rotunda program, Office of the Mayor, Alvin Parks Jr.
East St. Louis, IL