Local authors sign new books at the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center

By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D. More than 50 reading enthusiasts gathered at the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center (MJEWHC) on Saturday, Oct. 5, to meet the local authors of four new books. Wilma Clark introduced Linda Scales Dark, the author of “William Samuel Scales: African American Businessman in a Segregated Town.”  Constance Smith introduced author Devin Freeman and illustrator Trajan Baker who presented “Building a Better Block with Brandon.” LaRue Cunningham introduced Mary N. Grisson and Marice Freeman, the authors of “Little School in the Woods.”  Carolyn Parker introduced General J. R. Gorham who wrote “Sharecropper’s Wisdom: Growing Today’s Leaders the Old-Fashioned Way.” Carolyn Parker, president of Friends MJEWHC, expressed the importance of the occasion.  “I am so happy to see everyone today. I welcome you to our annual meeting. Today is going to be a wonderful day,” said Parker. “Authors from the local community will share information about their books. We will open by pausing for a moment of silence, asking God to throw His arms of protection around the southeastern United States, especially the state of North Carolina.”  Liturgical dance and gospel music were included in the entertainment for the gathering. Jada Pierce and Aziah Hauser, students from Winston-Salem...