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Sunday, August 11th, 2024 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM

Surfside Chat with Kwame Alexander The Strand Theater

Oak Bluffs, MA

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Website: https://www.mariposamuseum.org/whats-on

Join Kwame at the Strand Theater in Oak Bluffs, MA for a special fundraising event for Mariposa Museum. In conversation with award-winning journalist and civil rights activist, Charlayne Hunter-Galt. Kwame will share his current and upcoming projects as well as his thoughts and insights.

A separately-ticketed post-event reception follows at Mariposa Museum.

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Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 1:00 PM

FREE Literary Pep Rally with Kwame Alexander! Virtual

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#1 New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander kicks off the new school year with a FREE live, virtual author event!

Kwame will read from his new novel, Black Star, the second book in the Door of No Return trilogy, and welcome one - maybe two - special guests. Plus, there will be exciting announcements about upcoming events like the 2024-25 Author Study series and Kwame's Book Club.

This 25-minute pep rally by one of the most beloved YA authors will get your students hyped for their ELA school adventures!

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Monday, October 7th, 2024

Cultural and Literary Ireland

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Website: https://www.chq.org/

Join Kwame on a week-long journey into Ireland's vibrant arts and culture! Experience guided tours, cultural music, art and poetry, historic landmarks and learn how Ireland is using its past to connect with the younger generation.

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Tuesday, October 8th, 2024

Cultural and Literary Ireland

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Website: https://www.chq.org/

Join Kwame on a week-long journey into Ireland's vibrant arts and culture! Experience guided tours, cultural music, art and poetry, historic landmarks and learn how Ireland is using its past to connect with the younger generation.

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Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

Cultural and Literary Ireland

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Website: https://www.chq.org/

Join Kwame on a week-long journey into Ireland's vibrant arts and culture! Experience guided tours, cultural music, art and poetry, historic landmarks and learn how Ireland is using its past to connect with the younger generation.

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Thursday, October 10th, 2024

Cultural and Literary Ireland

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Website: https://www.chq.org/

Join Kwame on a week-long journey into Ireland's vibrant arts and culture! Experience guided tours, cultural music, art and poetry, historic landmarks and learn how Ireland is using its past to connect with the younger generation.

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Friday, October 11th, 2024

Cultural and Literary Ireland

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Website: https://www.chq.org/

Join Kwame on a week-long journey into Ireland's vibrant arts and culture! Experience guided tours, cultural music, art and poetry, historic landmarks and learn how Ireland is using its past to connect with the younger generation.

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Saturday, October 12th, 2024

Cultural and Literary Ireland

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Website: https://www.chq.org/

Join Kwame on a week-long journey into Ireland's vibrant arts and culture! Experience guided tours, cultural music, art and poetry, historic landmarks and learn how Ireland is using its past to connect with the younger generation.

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Tuesday, October 15th, 2024 6:00 to 7:00

Kwame Alexander at The Children's Bookshow The Old Vic Theater

London UK

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Website: https://www.thechildrensbookshow.com/

Kwame returns to one of his favorite London events - The Children's Bookshow - on Tuesday, October 15th!

Kwame will inspire kids of all ages with stories of his writing journey, readings from his bestselling books and engaging and informative questions and answers with the audience.

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Tuesday, October 29th, 2024 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM

Author Study with Kwame Alexander and Special Guest Jason Reynolds Virtual

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Join Kwame and his special guest Jason Reynolds for a special education experience and the opportunity to engage with and learn from TWO #1 New York Times best-selling authors!

Kwame will read from his book, Black Star, the second in the Door of No Return trilogy, and talk with Jason about his creative process as an author, poet and podcaster. The 45-minute virtual session will also include a craft lesson and live Q&A from select attendees.

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Friday, November 15th, 2024

Excellence in Children's Literature: The Ohio State University Newbery Award Symposium The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH

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Website: https://ehe.osu.edu/events/excellence-in-childrens-literature-ohio-state-university-newbery-award-symposium

Kwame will deliver the keynote speech at the beginning of the OSU Newbery Symposium on November 15, 2024 at 9:00am.


Kwame will also be participating in several other events during the symposium as noted below:

1:00pm - Panel Discussion with other Symposium Speakers

10:00am or 2:00pm: Breakout Session

11:00am or 4:00pm: Book Signing

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Monday, November 18th, 2024

School Visit - McDonough School

Owning Mills, MD


Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM

Author Study with Kwame Alexander and Special Guest Mo Willems Virtual

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Join Kwame and his iconic special guest, Mo Willems, for a special educational experience and the opportunity to engage with and learn from TWO #1 New York Times best-selling authors!

Kwame will read from his book, Acoustic Rooster, and talk with Mo about his approach and process as an author, illustrator, animator and playwright. The 45-minute virtual session will also include a craft lesson and live Q&A from select attendees.

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Monday, February 3rd, 2025 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM

Author Study with Kwame Alexander and Special Guests Tracey Baptiste and Caroline Starr Rose Virtual

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Join Kwame and his special guests, beloved authors Tracey Baptiste and Caroline Starr Rose, for a special education experience and the opportunity to engage with and learn from THREE #1 New York Times best-selling authors!

Kwame will read from one of his recent books and the treat participants to a conversation with Tracey and Caroline who will talk about their writing processes and what makes their books unique. The 45-minute virtual session will also include a craft lesson and live Q&A from select attendees.

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Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM

Author Study with Kwame Alexander and Special Guests Jasmine Warga and Alicia D. Williams Virtual

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Join Kwame as he welcomes Jasmine Warga and Alicia D. Williams in celebration of National Poetry Month for a special educational experience and the opportunity to engage with and learn from THREE #1 New York Times best-selling authors!

Kwame will read from one of his novels in verse and speak with Jasmine and Alicia about their writing processes, their favorite books and all the details that make their work special. The 45-minute virtual session will also include a craft lesson and live Q&A from select attendees.

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