LIBRARY OUT LOUD presents the Authors Hour. 

This Black History Month we're celebrating literary luminaries and rising stars. The February 25, 2023 program focuses on the theme, "Sentiments of Sankofa" in an effort to commemorate Black history "Then" and "Now."

AUTHORS HOUR


 

BOOK PROMOTIONS


  • Author Talks
  • Author Visits
  • Book Reviews
  • Book Signings
  • Author Readings
  • Writing Workshops
  • Local Author Collection

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AUTHORS HOUR


 

Award-winning illustrator R. Gregory Christie to host Jazz Baby Bookmaking Workshop during Central Library's Black History Month Festival while Dr. Keshius Williams, Mario Reyes, and other local authors discuss life, literature, and self-publishing.

R. Gregory Christie
Award-Winning Children's Book Illustrator

Dr. Keshius Williams
Author

Mario Reyes
Author

Authors Hour
Author Event

Join us for a celebration of the arts. The Black History Month Festival, which focuses on the theme, “Sentiments of Sankofa,” will celebrate history, heritage, and the humanities through spoken word, stories, and songs.

Sentiments of Sankofa, is a contemporary response to Dr. Carter G. Woodson's call to revisit the contributions of African Americans and Dr. Jerri Cobb Scott's call to see ourselves in books. The interactive exhibition explores archival resources and the vital importance of Black cultural expression through the lens of Black librarianship and the literary works of R. Gregory Christie. The February 25th program will serve as an African American Read-In and will take place from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. It is free and open to the public and patrons are free to use public paid parking, rideshares, and/or Marta.

The festivities will include the Authors Hour with Keshius Williams, Mario Reyes, and Destinee Shipley and a Jazz Baby Bookmaking Workshop hosted by award-winning illustrator R. Gregory Christie. Access to the author events are free and audience members may reserve a book signing ticket or Culture Pass for chances to win author exclusives. When you register, you will have the option to pre-order signed copies of Jazz Baby, Who is Pepper Storm, A Son with No Father, and The Rebirth of a Phoenix from Scribes & Vibes Bookshop or contribute to the adopt a book program. You do not have to purchase a book or make a monetary donation to attend in-person author events or virtual author visits, however, reservations for the February 25th cartooning and bookbinding class are required.

Reserve your seat now, then prepare to join us for an art of the book workshop. It is free and open to the public and patrons are free to use public paid parking, rideshares, and/or Marta.

 

Suitable for All Ages • FREE To The Public

 

Sponsored in part by: @fulcolibrary and @poetswritersinc

Address:

Central Library

One Margaret Mitchell Square

Atlanta, GA 30303

Get Directions

 

Registration:

Call 404-612-8700 or visit the branch to register.

*This program is for informational, educational, and recreational purposes and the contents are not endorsed by the Fulton County Library System or Fulton County Government.

The program is subject to change based upon publisher participation and author availability. 


 

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AUTHOR TALKS


 

Authors Piper Huguley (By Her Own Design) and Janis Robinson (The Unlocked Path) will visit Central Library on Monday, February 27, 2023. The author talk, which focuses on the theme, “Women in History” will take place in the lower auditorium.

The program is free and open to the public and patrons are free to use public paid parking, rideshares, and/or Marta. Mobile ticketing and pre-order books sales are available through Eventbrite. When you reserve your seat, you will have the option to pre-order signed copies of the books from Scribes & Vibes, however, a purchase is not required to attend the in-person author event.

 

rsvp: http://authorshour.eventbrite.com or 404-612-8700

Address:

Central Library

One Margaret Mitchell Square

Atlanta, GA 30303

Get Directions

 

Registration:

Call 404-612-8700 or visit http://centralspeaks.eventbrite.com

*This program is for informational, educational, and recreational purposes and the contents are not endorsed by the Fulton County Library System or Fulton County Government.

The program is subject to change based upon publisher participation and author availability.