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...
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...
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...
