Four SF Writers/Editors at Smith

Four prominent science fiction and fantasy authors and editors, all

women of African descent, will appear at Smith College's Otelia

Cromwell Day celebration, which honors their first Black graduate.

Nalo Hopkinson, Sheree R. Thomas, Nisi Shawl, and Nnedi

Okorafor-Mbachu will participate in readings and lively panel

discussions on the topics of race and story, scheduled from Wednesday,

November 8 through Friday, November 10, 2006. Most events are open to

the public.