Illinois Libraries Present: a Conversation with Kwame Alexander

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting virtually Join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation with best-selling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander, author of the Newbery Award winning book, The Crossover, Newbery Honor/ Caldecott Medal winning book, The Undefeated, and most recently, An American Story, for an Illinois Libraries Present event for young people and their families. Kwame will share ways to say “yes” to your story and persist in the face of rejection as he shares his own publishing journey. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present. Please note that this program will be presented live without a recording.