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Award-winning author, L’Oreal Thompson Payton, will be sharing her latest book, “Amanda Gorman: Poet and Activist”. The book, geared toward children and families, is illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist Laura Freeman. It introduces early and elementary readers to Amanda Gorman’s journey—her love of words, her commitment to community, and her historic rise to national prominence. It’s uplifting, joyful, and perfect for families who love poetry, picture books, and stories about big dreams. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the presentation. Registration recommended.
L’Oreal Thompson Payton is an award-winning journalist, author, speaker, and founder of Zora’s Place, a Black feminist bookstore and community hub in Evanston, Illinois. She is the author of "Stop Waiting for Perfect", as well as the forthcoming children's book, "Violet Goes Voting" (September 2026) and the highly-anticipated memoir "Infertile Black Girl" (Spring 2027). Her byline has appeared in outlets such as Essence, Fortune, New York magazine and SELF, and her work centers on Black women and girls, mental health, and the power of storytelling. She lives in Evanston with her husband and daughter. Learn more at lorealthompsonpayton.com.
AGE GROUP: | Toddlers | Pre-School | Grades K - 2 | Grades 6 - 8 | Grades 3 - 5 | Family |
EVENT TYPE: | Women's History | Meet the Author | In Person Event | Guest Presenter |
| Mon, Mar 30 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Mar 31 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Apr 01 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Apr 02 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Apr 03 | Closed |
| (Good Friday) | |
| Sat, Apr 04 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
| Sun, Apr 05 | Closed |
The Abingdon Library is home to HCPL's Innovation Lab and Children's Sensory Room. It is located in close proximity to the I-95 corridor and offers a meeting room as well as two smaller conference rooms.