Events

Kentucky Book Festival
Kentucky Book Festival
Date:
Saturday, 21 October 2023
Time:
10/21/23 10:00 am - 10/21/23 5:00 pm
Venue:
Joseph-Beth Bookseller, Lexington KY

Mariama J. Lockington will appear at the Kentucky Book Festival! Come browse, say hello, and get a book signed! This is a FREE, in-person event. Visit here for more info. 

When We Become Ours Launch Event
When We Become Ours Launch Event
Date:
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
Time:
10/24/23 7:00 pm
Venue:
Virtual— Loyalty Books

Join us for the the launch of When We Become Ours: A YA Adoptee Anthology edited by Nicole Chung and Shannon Gibney. This launch will feature some of the anthology contributors, including Mariama J. Lockington, for a discussion about this groundbreaking work. This is a FREE, virtual event being hosted by Loyalty Books. Visit here for more info and to register!

All Colors of the Rainbow Symposium
Date:
Saturday, 4 November 2023
Venue:
East Carolina University

Mariama J. Lockington will be a featured author and speaker for this 1-day, in-person symposium featuring LGBTQIA+ storytellers at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. Check back here for more info and registration links soon!

NCTE Conference- Nov. 16-19
Date:
Thursday, 16 November 2023
Venue:
Columbus, Ohio

Mariama J. Lockington will appear on various panels and workshops at the NCTE National Convention on November 16-19th, 2023. This is a fee-based, in-person conference aimed at English teachers and educators. Please visit the NCTE page for schedule, registration details, and additional info! 

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Mariama J. Lockington has over thirteen years of experience working as a K-12 educator in the nonprofit sector and currently works for the University of Kentucky’s College of Education. She enjoys teaching hands-on writing workshops and speaking with young people about their stories. Learn More