Thursday, September 17th, 2026 6:00 pm
The Carle Honors Benefit Gala The New York Historical
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Website: https://carlemuseum.org/give-join/carle-honors
Kwame will serve as emcee for the 2026 Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art Carle Honors honorees:
Artist: Bryan Collier
Angel: Ellen Michelson
Bridge: International Youth Library
Mentor: Claudia Bedrick, Publisher of Enchanted Lion Books
Inspiration: Robert L. Forbes
These individuals' and organizations' creative vision and long-term dedication have had a profound effect on picture books and the vital role they play in arts appreciation and early literacy.
Ticket to the gala may be purchased HERE.
Sunday, September 20th, 2026 2:00 pm
House of Hope - Children and Family Weekend House of Hope Presbyterian Church
Kwame delivers a keynote address for House of Hope's Children's and Family Weekend: Creativity, Resilience & Your Unique Voice.
$30 adults
Under age 18 free
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St. Paul, MNPurchase Tickets: click here
Website: https://www.hohchurch.org/
Friday, October 9th, 2026 7:00 pm
The 25th Annual Zora/Legacy Awards The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Join Kwame as the presenter of the Poetry Award during the Hurston/Wright Foundation's 25th Annual Zora/Legacy Awards.
The event honors outstanding works in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, college poetry, college prose and debut fiction, celebrates literary legends & emerging writers and offers a beautiful evening of art, culture, and community.
Tickets are available HERE.