Mississippi State From A to Z
takes children through the alphabet to introduce them to Mississippi State
University.
BOOKS AVAILABLE IN SEPTEMBER 2025!
About the Author
A native of Meridian, MS, Ginny Walker Shurlds earned a Bachelor of Arts from Mississippi State University, a Master of Education from Southeastern Louisiana University, and a Master’s- Plus-30 designation through the University of New Orleans. She taught elementary, gifted, and visual art in St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, LA for twenty-six years. Ms. Shurlds lives in Bay St. Louis, MS with her husband, Henry, also a Mississippi State University graduate. Besides creating art, writing, reading, and music, she enjoys time spent with family.
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Book Launch & Signing
Location:
Book Mart & Café
120 E Main St, Starkville, MS
Date & Time:
Friday, September 5 – 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Saturday, September 6 – 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Join us for the official launch of Mississippi State From A to Z at Book Mart & Café in downtown Starkville. Meet the author, purchase signed copies, and take part in this special celebration of storytelling and Bulldog pride.
Future Signings:
Location:
Barnes & Noble at MSU
Cullis Wade Depot by the stadium
Date & Time:
Saturday, September 27 (Time TBA pending kickoff time vs. Tennessee)
Location:
Campus Book Mart at MSU
318 Lee Blvd.
Date & Time:
Saturday, October 25-10:00 AM to 1:00 PM (Homecoming-MSU vs. Texas)
Location:
Lullaby Lane Children's Boutique
146 N. Sharpe Avenue, Cleveland, MS
Date & Time:
Friday, November 14 (Time TBA)
Location:
The Mississippi Gift Company
300 Howard Street, Greenwood, MS
Date & Time:
Saturday, November 15 (Time TBA)
Location:
Harry Mayer Clothiers
3129-MS Highway 39, Meridian, MS
Date & Time:
Saturday, November 22 (Time TBA)