Authors Visit Motlow Smyrna for 'Famous Communicator Speakers Series'

     SMYRNA -- Authors Jada Scott (front row, center) and Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton (front row, far right) provided insights to students, faculty and others on how to self-publish a book during a talk at Motlow Smyrna on April 15. Their visit concluded the spring "Famous Communicator Speakers Series." Jada is the author of a book about the solar system titled "Talking Planets: The Night Problem." Harriet penned a book about her father titled "Daddy's Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter's Perspective." Celebrating with them after the event were (front row, far left) Professor Margaret McKinley, and (back row, left to right) Jina Schuller, Grace Roberts, Chasity Carlbom, and Mary Mann. (Photo by Motlow Buzz Editor-in-Chief Charles Whiting)

Authors Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton and Jada Scott to Speak at Motlow Smyrna on April 15

         SMYRNA -- Authors Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton and Jada Scott will provide insights on how to self-publish a book during a talk from 9:30-10:30 a.m. April 15 (Monday) in Room 201 of the MaryLou Apple Building.

         Harriet, who serves as an associate professor for Tennessee State University, spent several years writing her book, "Daddy's Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter's Perspective." Her heartfelt family tribute honors her late father, a legendary outfielder once dubbed the "Black Ty Cobb" of the NBL.

TSU Associate Professor Dr. Harriet Kimbro-Hamilton, author of the book "Daddy's Scrapbook: Henry Kimbro of the Negro Baseball League, A Daughter's Perspective"

         Harriet's niece, Jada, is a fifth-grade student at Homer Pittard Campus School in Murfreesboro who recently released her first book, "Talking Planets: The Night Problem." The talented author and visual artist, who plans to be a rocket ship designer/engineer when she grows up, takes readers on an adventurous journey through the solar system aboard her red, white and purple rocket. She brings the sun, nearby planets, moon, and even a black hole to life with insightful facts and original artwork.

Fifth-grade Homer Pittard student Jada Scott (right) with legendary astronaut Dr. Rhea Seddon

         Admission is free and open to students, faculty members, administrators and staff members with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Their talk will conclude the spring edition of the "Famous Communicator Speakers Series." Other professionals who visited the Smyrna campus to speak this winter/spring were Tennessee State Rep. Mike Sparks and Grammy-winning songwriter and record producer Dennis Scott.

         For more information about the "Famous Communicator Speakers Series" or to recommend future speakers, contact Charles Whiting at cwhiting@mscc.edu.