The Great Unlearn & Elizabeth’s Bookshop + Writing Center present “Rooted in Imagination: Queering the Future” Rachel Cargle is joined by Robert Jones Jr., and Raquel Willis for this timely discussion on Queer, Trans, and BIPOC works of literature targeted for challenges and bans across the country. The state of the QTBIPOC literary landscape, and...
Upworthy presents Danté Stewart (Shoutin' in the Fire), Robert Jones, Jr., (The Prophets) Joél Leon (A Book About Things I Will Tell My Daughter), and Frederick Joseph (Patriarchy Blues: Reflections on Manhood) reflecting on Black masculinity, manhood, and patriarchy on the occasion of Father's Day and Juneteenth. Saturday, June 18, 2022 9 a.m. EDT Instagram...
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a holiday commemorating the emancipation of those who were enslaved in the United States. Until very recently, this historical milestone, which originated in Texas, was only observed in that state. Thankfully and rightfully, it is garnering more attention, official recognition and celebrated annually on June 19 throughout the...
NBC book critic Bill Goldstein and a multi-generational panel of writers reflect on the social and literary legacy of AIDS. Featuring: Bill Goldstein, author of The World Broke in Two Garth Greenwell, author of Cleanness Robert Jones Jr., author of The Prophets Torrey Peters, author of Detransition, Baby Pamela Sneed, author of Funeral Diva America’s oldest AIDS organization, Gay Men’s...
The August Wilson African-American Cultural Center is honored to have Robert Jones, Jr. of Son of Baldwin as a part of our TRUTHSayers Series! This evening will have a 45-minute discussion followed by a 15-minute moderated Q&A. Wednesday, June 29, 2022 7 p.m. EDT The August Wilson African-American Cultural Center 980 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA...
Debut Author Panel with Melissa Croce and Robert Jones, Jr. Details TK. https://writersdigestconference.com/speaker/robert-jones-jr-1/ Saturday, July 30, 2022 3 p.m. The New York Hilton Midtown 1335 Avenue of the Americas (6th Ave) New York, New York 10019
Robert Jones, Jr. will be signing free copies of his debut novel, The Prophets, in the Penguin Random House booth at the 2022 Afropunk Music Festival. The festival itself, a celebration of Black art, boasts such musical acts as The Roots, Burna Boy, Isaiah Rashad, Lucky Daye, Freddie Gibbs, Earl Sweatshirt, Tierra Whack, Adekunle Gold,...
Few books have inspired, moved, and changed readers more than Toni Morrison’s Beloved. Few books have also been more challenged by those who would seek to censor and ban works of art. To honor its creator—a Library Lion and Lifetime Trustee—an all-star lineup of writers, actors, and thinkers will return to Morrison’s indelible work with readings,...
Please join us for our next READ 718 Reads! with New York Times bestselling author Robert Jones, Jr. to discuss his novel, The Prophets. The event will take place in Park Slope. Location details will be sent to your email upon ticket purchase. All guests must be vaccinated against Covid-19. We encourage you to test on the day of the...
The New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association (NAIBA) will applaud the tremendous body of work from 2022 NAIBA Legacy Award recipient, Lesa Cline-Ransome. Robert Jones, Jr., will receive the Book of the Year-Fiction award for his debut novel, The Prophets. The day will begin with two different events for our booksellers. Owners will have a private...
The Black Readers Conference exists to empower and convene a community of Black Readers (book clubs, bloggers, podcasters, BookTubers, and Bookstagrammers, etc.) through various avenues of literature, social events and community service. This year's day 1 keynote speaker is Robert Jones, Jr., author of The New York Times Bestselling novel, The Prophets. He will be...
Robert Jones Jr. on The Prophets: A Novel: Fiction Robert Jones Jr.’s The Prophets – his debut novel – tells the story of Samuel and Isaiah, slaves whose love creates a refuge in a world ruled by vicious masters. But when an older man, a fellow slave, seeks to gain favor by preaching the master’s...
