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Book cover of Lawrence Burney's No Sense in Wishing

CANCELLED - One Maryland One Book Discussion

No Sense in Wishing by Lawrence Burney
2026-10-15 17:30:00 2026-10-15 19:30:00 America/New_York CANCELLED - One Maryland One Book Discussion This event is cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Thursday, October 15
5:30pm - 7:30pm

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Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B

This event is cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.

Attendees will meet to discuss No Sense in Wishing: Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore by Lawrence Burney, then participate in a Life Journeys Writing Workshop led by Yvonne J. Medley.

Yvonne J. Medley is a journalist, author and founder of the Life Journeys Writers Guild. As a feature writer her credits include: The Washington Times, The Washington Post, People, Gospel Today, The Urban Sentinel, and more. Medley is a recipient of a Maryland Governor’s Citation for her work in prison programs. Medley’s novella, The Prison Plumb Line, was adapted for the stage and performed locally.

The Life Journeys Writers Guild seeks to use literary arts as an empowerment tool to help disenfranchised and underserved families, men, women, and youth engage in a creative process that incorporates academic, self-esteem, personal/social tolerance, and communication skills building. LJWG’s goal is to produce empowered families and individuals prepared to live productive and happy lives.

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AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture | Books & Reading |

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