Topeka, KS, October 18, 2026 —

Author and nonprofit founder Sheyvette Dinkens returned to Topeka to promote her new book, Deceived But Not Destroyed, with proceeds from the event donated to Highland Park High School.

The available information identifies the event’s purpose and the school receiving the proceeds, but does not provide the event date, venue, format or attendance. It also does not state how much money was raised or donated, or whether the donation represented all proceeds or a portion.

Dinkens is described as both an author and a nonprofit founder. No further details were provided about her nonprofit, the book’s subject matter or publication date. The information also does not specify whether the event included a reading, discussion, book signing or other activities.

The donation connects the book-promotion event with Highland Park High School, but no additional information was provided about how the school plans to use the funds or whether the donation is tied to a particular program. The school’s response was not included in the available account.

Further details about the event and donation were not provided. As a result, the amount contributed and the specific circumstances of the visit remain unclear. The stated facts are that Dinkens returned to Topeka to promote Deceived But Not Destroyed and that proceeds from the event went to Highland Park High School.


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