Delve into the power of Black history, identity, and inclusivity with award-winning and conversation-starting YA and children’s authors.
Angela Joy is an award-winning author of engaging and educational children’s books, including Ordinary Days out now. Angela delivers powerful readings of her work and engages audiences in discussions that celebrate Black history, diversity, science, and poetry.
Kimberly Latrice Jones is an American author and filmmaker, known for her New York Times bestselling young adult novel I’m Not Dying With You Tonight and non-fiction book How We Can Win, based on her viral video published during the George Floyd protests. Her compelling talks about creativity and social justice encourage us to see how artistic expression can challenge societal norms, break down barriers, and promote a more inclusive and equitable world.
Mahogany Browne is a poet, author, and activist who draws on her personal experience with racism, sexism, addiction, and oppression to create captivating poetry and spoken word performances. She is Artistic Director of Urban Word NYC (as seen on HBO’s Brave New Voices) and Poetry Coordinator at St. Francis College and frequently facilitates performance poetry and writing workshops across the country.