“Organizing and attending Ms. Victoria’s event was an unforgettable experience. From the moment she began speaking, the audience was completely captivated. Her inspiration behind her work and her anecdotes brought the pages to life. The Q&A was especially engaging as Ms. Victoria was warm and thoughtful and genuinely connected with everyone in the room.” — Orange County Library System: Southwest Branch Library, 2025

“Wayne County Community College District was excited to host award-winning author Victoria Christopher Murray for our author series in February. The event and accompanying podcast drew community members, students, and faculty who were eager to learn more about the historical figures featured in her books. Ms. Christopher Murray also inspired the next generation of writers by sharing her journey as an author spanning over three decades, along with strategies for starting their own writing endeavors. Due to the overwhelming positive response, the District looks forward to welcoming the author back to Wayne County and Detroit, Michigan.” — Wayne County Community College District, 2025

“Victoria was a fabulous presenter! She was engaging, funny, and brilliant. As one colleague said after her presentation was over: I knew this was going to be a great event, I just didn’t know how much FUN it would be! Victoria drew a large audience of passionate readers and no doubt inspired many people in attendance to read HARLEM RHAPSODY and learn more about the life of Jessie Redmon Fauset. I highly recommend inviting Victoria to present at your library or other organization!” — Central Arkansas Library System, 2025

“We encourage everyone and anyone to have Victoria Christopher Murray visit their library, bookstore, etc. Her presentation was engaging and funny, and she was friendly and easy to talk with throughout the event. She made the event special for everyone in attendance.” — Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library, 2024

“Victoria Christopher Murray is a captivating and inspirational speaker, sharing her wealth of writing and historical knowledge with authenticity and joy. In her writing session, she was extremely generous with our patrons to make it a personable and memorable experience for everyone! Her author presentation was extremely well done, with interesting and well researched historical information to engage every listener. One of the best presenters we have hosted! Highly recommend!” — Warren County Public Library, 2024

“Victoria was delightful and engaging, and enthusiastic about sharing her stories with our students. She really embraced our community and participated in some really important conversations about race, community, storytelling, and collaboration. Her visit was a celebration of her work, and helped us fulfill our goal of bringing our community together for vital and necessary conversations. We would love to have her back!” — Ramapo College of New Jersey, 2024

“Victoria was so knowledgeable and engaging.  Not only was the history fascinating, but I loved how she interacted with the audience and their questions.  I think my two most favorite parts were the story about Marie Benedict asking her to be a co-author and the deep friendship that has developed as a result of their collaboration.  I am excited to hear they will be working together again on the next, “hidden figures in history” novel!” — Akron Summit County Public Library, 2023

“Victoria is a dynamic and deeply engaging speaker, who has the unique ability to make the audience feel like they’re in a cozy personal chat with her, rather than a large event. From Victoria’s greeting to her conversations with patrons getting their books signed, she was gracious, kind, relatable, and so, so funny!” — Grand Rapids Library, 2023

“Victoria was dynamic, funny and engaging. I had many attendees who told me that was the best author talk they’ve ever attended!  We had large crowds and long lines for autographed copies of the book!” — Sarasota Libraries, 2023

“Heather and Victoria have so much chemistry on stage. They kept the crowd engaged and asking for more with their witty banter and affection for each other.” — Columbus Metro Library Carnegie Author Series, 2022

“They had great chemistry together and the conversation flowed naturally. Victoria’s origin story for becoming a writer is charming. They finished each other’s sentences and obviously like and respect each other immensely. Some audience members thought they could’ve spent more time discussing the book itself, The Personal Librarian.” — Carlsbad One Book, 2022