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“Book One Launch Photos From Spokane, Washington.”

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Spokane native K.A. Gilmore returned home August 16th to 18th to launch the first book in her three-book nonfiction series, Nobody Told Me I Am Black, bringing the stories back to the community where they originated. There were three Spokane & Coeur d’Alene area events to celebrate what began exactly four years ago. Didn’t pick up a copy of Book One? Click here to order. Or buy local.

Photo credit to Photography by KeMoni for his amazing talent in storytelling through the lens.

Thank you to those who joined in celebration.

Auntie’s Bookstore

Auntie's Bookstore Signing on August 18th with author K.A. Gilmore

Author K.A. Gilmore

Listening to her readers.
Auntie's Bookstore Signing Event Line

The Line

Started at 5:45pm.
The Race Cards created by author K.A. Gilmore made their debut.

The Race Cards

Sold my prototype and placed new order.
Auntie's Bookstore signing included free hugs to moms.

Free Hugs

Especially for a classmate’s mom who often opened her home to sleepovers while kids.
Author K.A. Gilmore smiled and laughed with her readers.

Auntie's Bookstore

Auntie’s in downtown Spokane has Book One available on their shelves.
Some readers started immediately.

Head Start

Some readers couldn’t wait to read a few lines.
Junior high and high school classmates reunited.

Reunion

Junior high and high school classmates.
Ferris Saxons reunite over racism.

Catching Up

For many of us, it’s been decades.
The Inlander brought in readers interested in activism.

The Inlander

An activist discovered the event thru the paper.
K.A. Gilmore at the mic with an attentive audience.

Author Speaks

K.A. Gilmore at the microphone with a full audience.
K.A. Gilmore speaks to a full crowd.

K.A. Gilmore

Karen comes alive with a mic and an audience.
Auntie's audience focused.

Audience Attention

It is a serious topic requiring honesty.
Family: Author, K.A. Gilmore and Liz LIvingston, sister.

Family Love

K.A. Gilmore with sister, Liz LIvingston.
Auntie's Bookstore family, sister and author laughing

Sisterly Love

Karen and sister, Liz, sharing a laugh.
Dr Mace and K.A. Gilmore at Auntie's.

Auntie's Attendee

Dr. Melissa Mace and K.A. Gilmore, author
Auntie's post book signing

Author Chat

Hanging out with classmates.
The Black Lens editor, April Eberhardt, Shalena, and K.A. Gilmore.

Auntie's V.I.P.

April Eberhardt, editor, The Black Lens, Shalena and K.A. Gilmore
The Black Lens editor, April Eberhardt & K.A. Gilmore hugging.

The Black Lens Editor

April and Karen meet for first time.

Nectar Catering & Events – Barrel Room

Private Party at Nectar Catering and Events, Barrel Room

Group Shot

Friends, family, colleagues and classmates.
Nectar Catering and Events owner, Josh Wade.

Nectar Catering & Kendall Yards

Josh Wade owner of a variety of restaurant concepts in Spokane.
Light appetizers, at Nectar Catering and Events, Barrel Room

Light Appetizers

Sent same order to Fire Station 99.

Ten / 6 in Coeur d’Alene

Books, Brunch and Bubbly group shot at Ten/6 in CDA.

Group Shot

Friends and family.

Didn’t pick up a copy of Book One? Click here to order. Or buy local at Auntie’s Bookstore in downtown Spokane.

The Black Lens Article
The Inlander Article