Ladies' Night Out with Kimberla Lawson Roby
2018-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Spartanburg County Public Library, 151 S. Church Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29306, United States
SPEAKER – Q & A and Signing to Follow

Speaking & Signing Event - Richland Library (Columbia, SC Main Library)
2018-02-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Richland Library, 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Tau Alpha Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. - FINER Expo
2018-02-25 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Chicago / Oak Lawn, 9333 S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453, United States
2018 FINER WOMAN AWARD HONOREE – Award Presentation, Reading, Q & A and Signing to Follow

2018 Jax Book Fest
2018-03-03 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Jacksonville Public Library, 303 N. Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202, United States
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Q & A and Booksigning to Follow

3rd Annual Kept Woman of God Conference
2018-04-06 - 2018-04-07 | Memorial Church International, 11424 Hickman Mills Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64134, United States
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Q & A and Signing to Follow – Registration Cost – $75.00 – Includes: Swag Bag, Continental Breakfast, Lunch, and Fashion Show!

Empowered Woman Conference 2018
2018-05-04 - 2018-05-06 | Solomon Temple Ministries International, 655 California Avenue, Pittsburg, CA, 94565, United States
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Q & A and Signing to Follow – Saturday, May 5, 2018 – 10:30 AM – 3-Day Conference – $65.00; Saturday Only – $40.00

10th Annual Great Midwest Book Fest
2018-06-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Nicolet High School, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Road, Glendale, WI, 53217, United States
FEATURED AUTHOR – Q & A & Signing to Follow

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER - Release Tour - ROCKFORD, IL
2018-07-31 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Barnes & Noble – Cherryvale Mall, 7200 Harrison Avenue, Rockford, IL, 61112, United States
Speaking & Signing Event

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER - Release Tour - DALLAS, TX
2018-08-01 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Barnes & Noble – Lincoln Park, 7700 West Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX, 75225, United States

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER - Release Tour - BATON ROUGE, LA
2018-08-02 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Baton Rouge Community College, 201 Community College Drive, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806, United States
Speaking & Signing Event – Books will be sold by Between the Lines Bookstore.

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER - Release Tour - MEMPHIS, TN
2018-08-03 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Barnes & Noble – Wolfchase Galleria, 2774 N Germantown Parkway, Memphis, TN, 38133, United States

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER - Release Tour - CHARLOTTE, NC
2018-08-04 14:00 (America/New_York) | Barnes & Noble – Carolina Place Mall, 11025 Carolina Place Parkway, Pineville, NC, 28134, United States

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER - Release Tour - FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
2018-08-06 18:00 (America/New_York) | African-American Research Library & Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311, United States
Speaking & Signing Event – Books will be sold by Pyramid Books.

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER - Release Tour - ATLANTA, GA
2018-08-07 19:00 (America/New_York) | Barnes & Noble – Edgewood Retail District, 1217 Caroline Street, Atlanta, GA, 30307, United States
Speaking & Signing

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER - Release Tour - BALTIMORE, MD
2018-08-08 18:30 (America/New_York) | Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, United States
Speaking & Signing Event – Books will be sold by Mahogany Books.

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER - Release Tour - CHICAGO, IL (South)
2018-08-09 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Barnes & Noble – Orland Park, 160 Orland Park Place, Orland Park, IL, 60462, United States

A Literary Retreat for Women Who Love to Read - Scottsdale, AZ
2018-09-22 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort, 5001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85250, United States
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Kimberla is the Keynote Speaker for the retreat with a Q &amp A and Signing to Follow – To register for the retreat, please email Ruth Bridges at avivatravel@aol.com or call (602) 441-0034. Additionally, a one-day trip up to beautiful Sedona, AZ is also being offered, and the optional bus trip on Friday, September 21, 2018 is $99.00 for women registered for the retreat. For husbands and other guests, the bus trip is $129.00. Payment for the bus trip is due by March 1, 2018. A hotel rate of $145.00 has also been confirmed at Embassy Suites for retreat attendees.

2018 Authors' Forum: Brilliance Personified Charity Fundraiser & Luncheon - Indianapolis, IN
2018-09-29 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 502 East Event Centre, 502 East Carmel Drive, Carmel, IN, 46032
OPENING SPEAKER & MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES – Kimberla is the Opening Speaker and Mistress of Ceremonies for the 2018 Authors’ Forum, hosted by Ivy Endowment, Inc. & Alpha Mu Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The keynote address will be delivered by Motivational Speaker, Simon Bailey, and several local authors will be featured as well. Additionally, all authors in attendance will be signing copies of their books.

A Purpose-Driven Woman Conference - Chicago, IL
2018-11-03 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Sanctuary, 1400 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60605, United States
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Kimberla is the Keynote Speaker for A Purpose-Driven Woman Conference hosted by Visionary & Speaker, Felicia Shakespeare. Additionally, the power panel speakers and power network leaders include: Kesia King, Katherine Darnstadt, Shuntella Richardson, Tasha White, Lesley Etherly, Kathleen Quinn, Deborah Gray-Young, and Kayte Malik. Registration is $49 (before October 22, 2018) and $59 (after October 22, 2018).

Booksigning - Barbara's Bookstore (inside Macy's on State Street) - Chicago, IL
2018-12-14 16:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Barbara’s Bookstore (inside Macy’s), 111 N. State Street, Chicago, IL, 60602, United States
BOOKSIGNING – Kimberla will be signing and personalizing copies of her books, including A CHRISTMAS PRAYER, so if you’re still looking for the perfect holiday gift, please stop by Barbara’s bookstore inside Macy’s.

YWCA Leader Luncheon XXXIX: Women of Achievement - Northwestern Illinois
2019-03-04 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Giovanni’s Restaurant & Convention Center, 610 N. Bell School Road, Rockford, IL, 61107, United States
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Leader Luncheon is the YWCA Northwestern Illinois’s primary fund-raising event. Funds from the event are used to develop and expand programming and advocacies for women and families’ economic self-sufficiency with a clear commitment to the elimination of racism and the empowerment of women. Scholarships will also be awarded to high school seniors and six awards will be presented to outstanding individuals in the community.

Hey! Let's Read! Book Festival for Children - Atlanta, GA
2019-03-09 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Candler Event Hall, 2942 Ember Drive, Decatur, GA, 30034, United States
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Kimberla will speak and sign copies of her books (From Noon – 2 PM). The festival will take place from 10 AM – 3 PM. There will also be lots of children’s authors in attendance who create stories featuring children of color. So please bring your young daughters, sons, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews! The event is FREE and open to the public.

Rust College - Lyceum Series - Holly Springs, MS
2019-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Rust College, 150 Rust Avenue, Holly Springs, MS, 38635, United States
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Kimberla will be speaking and signing books in honor of the late Mr. John Arthur House, Assistant Professor of Speech and Theatre at Rust College. Mr. House was an avid reader of Kimberla’s work, and for many years, he also selected Kimberla’s books as reading assignments for his students.

Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. - 20th Annual Booksigning & Scholarship Awards Luncheon - Springfield, VA
2019-04-06 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Waterford at Springfield, 6715 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA, 22150, United States
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Kimberla will participate in a moderated conversation, answer questions from attendees and sign books for the Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. – Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter’s 20th Annual Booksiging & Scholarship Awards Luncheon. Note: Ticket price to come.

7th Annual - The Author's Brunch Chicago
2019-06-29 09:00 - 2019-06-30 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Chicago / Oak Lawn, 9333 S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453, United States
SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2019 – All-Day Writing Seminar from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM;
SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2019 – Author’s Brunch from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM – the event founder, Author D.A. Rhodes, will moderate a conversation with Kimberla regarding her 24-year literary and publishing career, and immediately following, Kimberla will answer questions from the audience and sign copies of her books.

Grayslake, IL - College of Lake County - Black History Month Celebration
2020-02-13 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | College of Lake County, 19351 W Washington Street, Grayslake, IL, 60030, United States
Kimberla will be speaking, discussing her writing and publishing journey with students and signing books.

Rockford, IL - Book Launch and Signing hosted by New Zion Missionary Baptist Church
2020-02-29 13:00 (America/Chicago) | New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, 4747 W. Riverside Boulevard, Rockford, IL, 61101, United States
Kimberla will be speaking, answering questions and signing copies of her new book, THE WOMAN GOD CREATED YOU TO BE: Finding Success Through Faith—Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally. The event is being hosted by Kimberla’s home church, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church.

Appreciation Luncheon for Lady Ishelia Alexander
2020-03-07 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Hope Fellowship Church of Rockford, 1135 East State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61104
GUEST SPEAKER – Theme: Praying and Petitioning God in Pink; Kimberla will be speaking in honor of Hope Fellowship Church of Rockford’s First Lady, Ishelia Alexander.

Crenshaw Christian Center's Virtual "Girls Night In" with Kimberla Lawson Roby
2020-10-04 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | VA
Please join Kimberla for her virtual reading of The Woman God Created You to Be: Finding Success Through Faith–Spiritually, Personally, and Professionally, along with a book discussion, and Q & A session. This “Girls Night In” event is being hosted by Crenshaw Christian Center’s Women Who Care Ministry in Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, October 4, 2020 @ 6 PM ET / 5 PM CT / 3 PM PT. The event is free and open to all women, and you can access the Zoom session via the following meeting ID and passcode:
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Zoom Meeting ID: 812 8978 4563
Passcode: [REDACTED]
We look forward to seeing you soon!

VIRTUAL INTERVIEW with Brown Girl Collective - August 2, 2022
2022-08-02 18:00 (America/Chicago) | VA
Virtual Interview – Please join Kimberla for her live virtual interview with Marcie L. Thomas, Founder of Brown Girl Collective for the release of Kimberla’s new novel, Sister Friends Forever! The interview is Tuesday, August 2, 2022 @ 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 4 PM PT.
Please join Marcie and Kimberla live via Facebook or YouTube!
https://www.facebook.com/BrownGirlCollective
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCImVn-uIocGZQJrEcQO6ZmQ/featured
