Take your nose out of that book and geek out with your favorite authors or discover someone new to make your bookstack sing! There are tons of authors writing everything from current events to mysteries to sci-fi and fantasy to the great American novel. Spend time with them as they talk about their latest work, what their writing process is, and join in Q&A to get to know them better.
Frederick Joseph joins us to discuss his book The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person. This book serves as a conversation starter, tool kit, and an invaluable window into the life of a former "token Black kid" who now presents himself as the friend many readers need. Frederick Joseph chats with Jacksonville teen, Taylor Richardson who made The Black Friend available to all 21 library locations in Jacksonville. Learn more about Taylor Richardson HERE. Moderating with Taylor are two amazing students Yasmeen Ibrahim and Jakhye Wilkins.
Joseph is the man who started #BlackPantherChallenge and raised over a million dollars to help 75,000 children worldwide to see 'Black Panther’ movie for free. It was one of the biggest GoFundMe campaigns in history. Joseph is also an award-winning marketing professional, activist, philanthropist, and author. Joseph consistently writes about marketing, culture, and politics for the Huffington Post, USA Today, NowThisNews, The Independent, AdWeek, amongst others.
Registration is required for this event and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN is required for registration. If you do not have a card, click HERE to obtain one.
A link to the Zoom meeting room will be sent 1 hour prior to the event. Your Zoom name must match your registration name for you to be admitted to the program.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Families | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Authors, Books, and Writing |
TAGS: | The Black Friend | Taylor Richardson | Frederick Joseph | adult programs |
