He explores his own relationships-his difficulties as a newly wedded, 22-year-old father, and the precariousness of his early marriage working in a jazz club with his second wife. He takes us through stories of his parents: from being awkward newlyweds in the sticky Chicago summer of 1967, to the sometimes-confusing ways they showed their love to each other, and for him. In an intimate and non-traditional (or "new-fashioned") memoir, Kwame Alexander shares snapshots of a man learning how to love. Teachers, Librarians, Educators, and Administrators!Īs a special thank you for all your years of support, we're hosting a special VIP Facebook livestream just for you on Tuesday, May 16, at 7:30pm ET! Join Kwame Alexander for a LIVE discussion plus Q&A about his forthcoming memoir, Why Fathers Cry at Night. In conversation with New York Times best-selling author Victoria Christopher Murray In conversation with author and educator Tracy Michae'l Lewis-Giggettsħ:00pm: Inman Park Church (in partnership with A Cappella Books)
In conversation with actress, writer, and producer Joy Bryant In conversation with stand-up comedian, director, and executive producer W. In conversation with James Beard award-winning author and chef Gregory Gourdetħ:00pm: First Congregational Church (in partnership with Mrs. NOTE: In-person and Virtual Livestream Ticket Options!Ħ:30pm: Planet Word Museum (in partnership with East City Bookshop) In conversation with acclaimed author and advocate Christine Platt And how getting vulnerable and getting real is the connective tissue that binds us together, gives us strength, defines our purpose, and feeds our soul." Aspects of fatherhood from a multitude of perspectives. Journeys guided by faith and forgiveness - of others, yes, but also of self - past, present, and future.
"We'll explore lessons we’ve learned - and unlearned - and the ones we are still learning. Kamau Bell (Berkeley, CA), Joy Bryant (Los Angeles, CA), Tracey Michae'l Lewis-Giggetts (Philadelphia), and Victoria Christopher Murray (Atlanta, GA). We invite you to join us on Kwame's tour in celebration of his memoir, Why Fathers Cry at Night ( on sale May 23).Įach stop will be a unique experience, as Kwame shares selections from the book, followed by an intimate conversation with an incredible group of partners, including Christine Platt (NYC), NPR's Ayesha Rascoe (DC), Chef Gregory Gourdet (Portland, OR), W.
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