Book Talk with Marian Washington, former KU Women’s Basketball Coach, and author of “Fierce: My Fight for Nothing Less”

In 2022 The Washington Post called her the Jackie Robinson of collegiate women’s basketball coaching. Now Marian E. Washington shares her compelling life story, tracing her humble roots in rural Pennsylvania to the unprecedented legacy she left for the advancement of women’s athletics and African American women. 

Join Marian at Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence, KS, 66044, as she discusses her autobiography, FIERCE: My Fight For Nothing Less, the story of her life, struggles, and most importantly, her achievements. Marian will autograph books for attendees after the formal discussion.  The event is sponsored by Lawrence Public Library and Raven Books of Lawrence, KS.  Books will be sold at the event by Raven Book Store.  Doors open at 6:00p.m., program starts at 6:30p.m.

For more information contact Lawrence Public Library at 785.843.3833 or Lawrence Arts Center at 785.843.2787.