Legendary performer and best-selling author Patti LaBelle will appear in Epcot on February 20th in the American Adventure Pavillion from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to sign books and greet fans. First announced on the Disney Parks Blog, the appearance is part of Epcot’s Black History Month weekly author’s series. Of LaBelle, the Blog said, “The star of her own cooking television series Patti LaBelle’s Place, Patti is just as captivating in the kitchen as she is on stage and has cookbooks filled with southern-style recipes.”
Additionally, appearing on February 27th is Terrence Roberts, Ph.D. one of the “Little Rock Nine”, a group of history-making African-American students who, in 1957 were the first black students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Dr. Roberts, who was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1999 wrote Lessons from Little Rock — a memoir of his experience during the integration of the school. His book signing sessions are 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.