The Coldest Winter Ever Author Sister Souljah to Speak at Coronado Theatre
Bestselling author holds lecture and book signing
Rockford Public Library, in an exciting partnership with nFACTOR, will welcome the author Sister Souljah for an analysis and passionate conversation about her best selling book, The Coldest Winter Ever on Saturday, April 19th, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at the Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main St. Souljah will answer questions and sign books following the lecture. The event is free and open to public. Registration is not required.
Souljah is the hip-hop generation’s best selling author, activist, recording artist, film producer and one of the most powerful and influential individuals speaking to youth and students today. Her words and lessons offer practical solutions to cultural, spiritual, political and economic issues.
The first 100 students with a school ID will get a free copy of the book, The Coldest Winter Ever. In addition, copies will available for purchase at $10 per copy.
“Our city’s young people will be inspired both by Sister Souljah’s fascinating life story and her work as a novelist,” says Fay Muhammad, Assistant Director of Rockford Public Library. “The Library is pleased to join with nFACTOR to present such a relevant program to our community.”
This program is sponsored by Rockford Public Library and nFACTOR and is funded in part by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council
For more information, please call Fayrene Muhammad, Assistant Director of Rockford Public Library at 815-965-7606 ext. 602.
About the Library
The Rockford Public Library, founded in 1872 as the second library in Illinois, currently has six facilities, including the Main Library and five Branch Libraries. The Rockford Public Library’s mission is to enhance community life and development by informing, educating, entertaining, and providing cultural enrichment to all people of all ages by collecting information to address the diverse interests of our dynamic community.
