THE PROPHETS PAPERBACK VIRTUAL TOUR: In Conversation with Professor Lawrence Ware

Join Robert Jones, Jr. as he chats with Oklahoma State University Professor of Philosophy and Africana Studies Lawrence Ware about the themes of Black Queerness found in Jones's novel, The Prophets. Oklahoma State University Department of Africana Studies Wednesday, February 16, 2022 9 p.m. EST/8 p.m. CST RSVP: https://bit.ly/3HfNJ3W

THE PROPHETS PAPERBACK VIRTUAL TOUR: At Home with Literati: Honorée Fanone Jeffers and Robert Jones, Jr.

Join Honorée Fanone Jeffers, author of the critically acclaimed novel, The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois, and Robert Jones, Jr., author of the critically acclaimed novel, The Prophets, as they discuss writing truthfully about history at a time when truthful accounts of history are under assault and in threat of erasure. Literati Bookstore Friday, February...

THE PROPHETS PAPERBACK VIRTUAL TOUR: Revolution Books

A virtual Revolution Books author event with writer Robert Jones Jr. and his acclaimed new novel, The Prophets. Revolution Books Tuesday, February 22, 2022 7 p.m. EST RSVP: https://bit.ly/3sKQmF1

THE PROPHETS PAPERBACK TOUR: Tuscon Festival of Books 2022

Tucson Festival of Books PO Box 42466, Tucson, AZ, United States

Robert Jones, Jr. will be appearing live and in-person at the 2022 Tuscon Festival of Books (provided health and safety conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic doesn't require cancellation). For details regarding tickets and attendance, please visit the festival website. Robert will be appearing on the following panels: Forgotten Voices of the Civil War In this...

THE PROPHETS PAPERBACK TOUR: Virginia Festival of the Book

Jefferson School African American Heritage Center 233 4th St. NW, Charlottesville, VA, United States

2021 National Book Award–honored authors Robert Jones, Jr. (The Prophets, Finalist, Fiction), Amber McBride (Me (Moth), Finalist, Young People’s Literature), and Jason Mott (Hell of a Book, Winner, Fiction) join us for a conversation on ancestors, ghosts, and community. Moderated by Hannah Oliver Depp of Loyalty Bookstore. Presented in partnership with the National Book Foundation. Book sales and signings will follow. As part of the...

THE PROPHETS PAPERBACK TOUR: Coahoma Community College

Coahoma Community College Clarksdale, MS, United States

The Deep Literary South Join 2021 National Book Award for Fiction Finalist Robert Jones, Jr. (The Prophets) and Winner Jason Mott (Hell of a Book) for readings and conversation on the deep contributions of Black writers to Southern literature, including their own works. Moderated by Kiese Laymon, author, most recently, Heavy: An American Memoir. Presented in partnership with Coahoma Community...

THE PROPHETS PAPERBACK TOUR: Oxford Conference for the Book

University of Mississippi PO Box 1848 / Grove Loop & Sorority Row, Oxford, MS, United States

National Book Foundation Presents: Robert Jones Jr. (The Prophets) and Jason Mott (A Hell of a Book), with W. Ralph Eubanks moderating. Thursday, March 31, 2022 2:30 p.m. University of Mississippi Center for the Study of Southern Culture Overby Center for Southern Journalism and Politics For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3pvZDQu

THE PROPHETS PAPERBACK TOUR: Pete’s Candy Store/Pete’s Reading Series

Pete's Candy Store 709 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Brooklyn's premiere reading series at Pete's Candy Store, where today's literary icons and tomorrow's stars take the stage, welcomes Megan Mayhew Bergman, Robert Jones, Jr., and Forsyth Harmon, who will be reading from their latest works. Hosted by Vanessa Chan and Brian Gresko. Thursday, April 21, 2022 (My birthday!) 7:30 p.m. EDT Pete's Candy Store...

THE PROPHETS PAPERBACK TOUR: Black Spring Books

Black Spring Books 672 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Join Robert Jones, Jr., Marco Roth, Paula Bomer, Scott Cheshire, and Michael Barron for the Rogue Loon Reading Series at Black Spring Books, where they will be reading excerpts of their latest works. Music by Will Chang. The event will be held in the bookstore's outdoor space, weather permitting. Black Spring Books Sunday, April 24,...