Mark your calendars! Freda Epum, a Miami alumna, will be reading from her recently released memoir, The Gloomy Girl Variety Show on April 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the Harris Great Hall. The book covers topics such as race, illness, and belonging. Epum will also answer questions about her creative process and experiences.

Freda received her MFA from Miami University and is currently a Presidential Fellow in the University of Cincinnati's PhD program. She co-authored the Black American Tree Project and has received numerous awards and accolades, including recognition from the Ohio Humanities Council and the Ohio Arts Council.

Read more about Epum and her works on her website: http://www.fredaepum.com/about.html