Obituary Note: Cindy Hulsey

Cindy Hulsey

Cindy Hulsey, co-founder and executive director of the Tulsa Literary Coalition and Magic City Books in Tulsa, Okla., died September 19. She co-founded TLC in 2015 and over the next two years led the way in the creation of Magic City Books.

In a letter announcing Hulsey's passing, TLC president Jeff Martin wrote: "Her passion for and dedication to the project were unwavering in the face of many obstacles and challenges. The store opened in November 2017 to great acclaim. The dream was realized. Cindy called it 'the best day of my life.'

"Prior to working for TLC/MCB, Cindy spent nearly 20 years at the Tulsa City-County Library where she impacted visitors on a daily basis through programming, thoughtful and personalized service, and, ultimately, a belief in the power of books and reading to change lives. She believed it because it changed hers.

"Beyond any and all professional accomplishments (too many to name), we simply miss our beloved friend and colleague, her laugh, her kindness, her incomparable mind. She's gone. And we carry on. We must. For Cindy. Because of Cindy."

In July, when Hulsey's illness was first made public, Magic City Books announced the creation of a permanent tribute to her at the store with a section called "Cindy's Picks," featuring some of her favorite reads.

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