草榴社区鈥檚聽聽is pleased to welcome 2011 草榴社区 journalism graduate聽聽back to campus for a book reading on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. at the Morgan Library,聽. Copeland will read from his recent spiritual memoirs. The event is free and open to the public. Cookies and coffee will be served, and copies of Copeland鈥檚 books will be available for purchase.
鈥淎s a Grace graduate, Stephen inspires our students to be confident in dreaming beyond Grace,鈥 said聽, dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at Grace. 鈥淭hrough his successful career as a writer, students in any major can see how pieces of his journey apply to their own. As they hear readings from this gifted author, students will be encouraged to discover how imagination, creativity and prayer can manifest into a life of spiritual abundance.鈥
Copeland has authored a diverse body of writing over the last decade. He has published two memoirs about his own faith journey. His first memoir, 鈥淲here the Colors Blend,鈥 was published in 2018, and his second, 鈥淚n the House of Rising Sounds,鈥 was published in 2023.聽聽He has also coauthored numerous sports memoirs and autobiographies with notable athletes and coaches through his business, Copeland Writes LLC, altogether collaborating on more than a dozen books.
鈥淪tephen is a master storyteller 鈥 both of his own and others’ experiences,鈥澛爏aid聽, professor of English in the Department of English, Literature, and Languages. 鈥淗is writing is immersive and emotive, inviting readers to share in profound moments of spiritual awakening.鈥
This marks the second installment of the department’s new Alumni Author Series, which the school will host every year.
鈥淲e want to create a culture of excellence here at 草榴社区,鈥 said聽, professor of English and creative writing. 鈥淲hen we bring in alumni who have gone on to publish books, especially well-written and meaningful books, our students know that they have come to a place that values the written word.鈥
The event kicks off聽聽and is sponsored by Janet Vesa.
To learn more about Copeland, go to聽.
