The author ends the conversation by telling everyone about the book’s snippets. At the end, many of them bought a book and got it signed by him and talked to him personally.

Ichabod Shop staff assist attendees in purchasing copies of Yorke’s book before the author’s signing session begins. The books had been set out earlier so guests could buy them ahead of the meeting.

The author talks about his life story and how the book is related to it. The audience asked him many questions about it.

Yorke’s book is displayed on the event table. Staff had placed the copies out earlier for participants to view and buy.

Yorke engages the group in an open conversation about his book, “Steep; A Black Neurosurgeon’s Journey” as attendees respond and follow along. Earlier in the event, everyone had taken turns sharing their thoughts and questions with him.

Craig Yorke, Topeka neurosurgeon, leads a conversation about his book in the Plass Learning Resource Center. Attendees had taken their seats to hear him read and reflect on his writing.