Lucille Usher Freeman has taught writing in public schools & at McCormick Place corporate offices in Chicago. She has written for various magazines & newspapers including the Beverly Review, Southtown Economist, Chicago After Dark, Black Elegance, & the Chicago Defender.

Lucille also authored Today My Sister Is Getting Married, Silly Caterpillar, & co-authored Stretch Your Wings: Famous Black Quotations For Teens.

She has participated in writing conferences throughout the nation & is a professional member of SPAA (Speakers, Publishers, & Authors Association), & STAT (SPAA Theatre & Performing Arts).

She has co-written several professionally produced plays: The Sam Cookie Story: A Change is Gonna Come, The Teddy Pendergrass Story: Life is a Song Worth Singing, & The Jackie Wilson Story: Lonely Teardrops.

Lucille was selected to attend Stanford University’s Professional Publishing course, & also chosen for residencies at Ragdale, a community in Lake Forest, Illinois founded to nurture creative professionals.

Her new book, Hats, is scheduled to be released soon. She is currently contemplating The Girls at 16th Street, a coming-of-age historical fiction book for youth.

Jobless
Loving What You Do

Can you find an ideal job and build streams of income doing work you love? Is it possible to make income while working in a field that honors your natural talents, strengths and gifts?

Silly Caterpillar
What do you dream of becoming?

What do you do when those around you don’t recognize the greatness inside of you? Silly Caterpillar is an encouraging story about being your best in spite of criticism, even when those around you don’t understand.

Today My Sister is Getting Married
What is it like to be a flower girl?

Journey into the world of an adorable little flower girl as she prepares for and celebrates her sister’s wedding.