Next month I have the pleasure of reading alongside Ibi Zoboi at the Kindred Reading Series. September’s reading will take place at Bluestockings Books in New York City and it starts at 7PM.
I will likely read my story from Dark Faith: Invocations and maybe a teaser from “Uncertainty Principle”, my story in Diverse Energies. But, who knows, I may change my mind :)
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned the Kindred Reading Series here before, but it’s the brainchild of Jenn Brissett, an African-American writer from Brooklyn. She wanted to create a reading series for genre writers of color since there’s a general misconception that POC don’t write or read science fiction, fantasy or horror.
A secondary goal was to raise money for the Octavia E. Butler scholarship which helps writers of color attend Clarion and Clarion West, two intensive writing workshops for new authors.
If you’re in the New York area the last week of September, please drop by!
oooh! Sounds like fun! Wish I could be there!
Entirely too far away for phsyical presence, but may I just say how I am LOVING the “Kindred” reading series. What a fitting way to remember and celebrate Octavia Butler’s legacy.
(oh, and PS – look forward to reading your story in “Dark Faith”…)