Enid Native and Emmy Award-Winning Author visits Enid Public Library
- Tri-City Collective
- Aug 30, 2023
- 2 min read
The Public Library of Enid and Garfield County is hosting a special author event with Enid native Quraysh “Q” Ali Lansana, on Saturday, September 9th, beginning at 10 am.
The event will include a reception, a reading and discussion of the author’s book, “A Gift from Greensboro,” and a free book signing with books graciously donated by members of the Enid community. This event welcomes all ages.
Library Director Theri Ray said, “We are excited to welcome Q back to his hometown library! It is always a humbling honor to hear from those who were inspired in the library as a young people and have gone into the world and done great things. We look forward to the possibility of future collaborations as well.” In addition to visiting the library, Q will visit the Booker T. Washington Community Center at 2pm and attend a 4:30pm reception at Settlers Brewery Company.
Q graduated from Enid High School in 1982. He is the recipient of a 2022 Emmy Award, a 2022 Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Award, and a 2022 National Educational Telecommunications Association Public Media Award for his roles as host and consultant for the OETA (PBS) documentary film “Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 Years Later.”
Q is the author of twenty books in poetry, nonfiction and children’s literature. He is currently a Tulsa Artist Fellow, a visiting associate professor at the University of Tulsa, and the executive producer of KOSU/NPR’s Focus: Black Oklahoma. The monthly radio program is a recipient of a 2022 duPont-Columbia Award, a 2022 NAACP Image Award, a 2022 Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists Award, and was a Peabody Award nominee. In addition to numerous other awards and accomplishments, Q is a founding member of the Tri-City Collective.
I really enjoyed reading about the Enid native and Emmy award-winning author visiting the Enid Public Library and sharing their experiences with local readers. Events like this always remind me of the excitement we felt when authors or storytellers came to our school, and how it made books feel more alive and inspiring. While preparing a short essay about my favorite author, I used Teachecker to make sure my writing was clear and well-structured, which helped me feel more confident submitting it. Experiences like these show how connecting with authors and using helpful tools can make learning more engaging and encourage a deeper love for reading and writing.
What a wonderful moment it must have been for the Enid Native and Emmy Award‑Winning Author to return to the Enid Public Library, sharing stories that inspire curiosity and creativity reminding me of my own journey through academia, where the power of words and mentorship made all the difference; as a current PhD student who also works part‑time at Academic Editors and assisting students in their academic work I have a deep interest in helping others bcz in my college days I suffer alot from these types of hustles I’m really conscious about my studies and others, I often help students polish their work through a scientific paper editing service, and moments like this resonate deeply, showing how community, persistence, and…
Reading about the “Enid Native and Emmy Award‑Winning Author visits Enid Public Library” event really resonated with me both as a lover of literature and someone deeply involved in academic support, because seeing **Quraysh “Q” Ali Lansana’s return to his hometown library and the celebration of his work reminded me of why community literary events matter so much. As a PhD student currently working part‑time at Affordable Assignments and assisting students in their academic work, I know firsthand how challenging academic life can be during my own college days I struggled with similar hustles, and it was often community support and access to meaningful educational experiences that helped me stay focused and motivated. In my role, I often guide students through writing tasks,…