By Troy Johnson
President, AALBC.com, LLC
MEMOIR IN STORES NOW, TOUR SCHEDULE BELOW!New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander, who is also the Executive Producer, Showrunner, and Writer for the new Disney+ series The Crossover, based on his award-winning novel, is best known for his numerous, award-winning books for children and youths. Now, he has crafted Why Fathers Cry at Night, a memoir that will inspire other men, parents, and adult or young adult children, to self-reflect on their relationships and life. Just in time for Father’s Day, the memoir, which is already receiving critical acclaim, will take readers on a journey into the emotions and mindset of a man who has explored through letters to his father, his late mother’s recipes and original poetry, what it means to be a son, a father and ultimately, a friend to himself and others. |
Each stop will be a unique experience, as Kwame shares selections from the book, followed by an intimate conversation with an incredible group of partners. The tour kicked off in New York City at the legendary 92nd Street Y with author and Afrominimalist Christine Platt, followed by a sold-out Washington, DC stop at the Planet Word Museum with NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe. Forthcoming conversation partners include Chef Gregory Gourdet(Portland, OR), W. Kamau Bell (Berkeley, CA), Joy Bryant (Los Angeles, CA), Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts (Philadelphia), and Victoria Christopher Murray (Atlanta, GA). “We’ll explore lessons we’ve learned — and unlearned — and the ones we are still learning … about longing, love and loss,” says Alexander. “We’re going to talk about how getting vulnerable and getting real is the connective tissue that binds us together, gives us strength, defines our purpose and feeds our soul.” Remaining Tour Dates Include: Tuesday, June 6 Thursday, June 8 Thursday, June 15 Tuesday, June 27 |
