Novelist Zelda Lockhart (Greensboro) | Greensboro Public Library - Central Library

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Novelist Zelda Lockhart, an accomplished Associate Professor of Creative Writing & African American Literature at North Carolina Central University, will captivate the audience with a reading from her highly anticipated book, Trinity. This deeply poignant work delves into the struggles and triumphs of three generations of a family as they strive to overcome adversity and break free from the shadows of their past. Recognized for her literary prowess, Zelda Lockhart has authored several acclaimed novels, including Fifth Born, a finalist for the prestigious Zora Neale Hurston/Richard Wright Award, and Cold Running Creek, which received the esteemed Black Caucus of the American Library Association Honor Fiction Award. She has also contributed her captivating fiction, poetry, and essays to various anthologies, such as Chautauqua and Obsidian II. Moreover, as the Director of Her Story Garden Studios, Zelda Lockhart passionately empowers Black women to embrace their individuality, heal, and liberate themselves through personal narratives and connection with nature. Don't miss the opportunity to experience the profound insight and literary brilliance of Zelda Lockhart at the Novelist Zelda Lockhart event, taking place at Greensboro Public Library - Central Library, located at 219 North Church Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, on September 12, 2023. The event is open to the public, and admission is free.