Press Release:
Harvard Book Store welcomes Newbery Medal–winning author Kwame Alexander on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 7:30 PM for a celebration of the launch of his new Houghton Mifflin Harcourt imprint, Versify, and the release of his new picture book THE UNDEFEATED.
He will be joined by Versify authors Lamar “L.R.” Giles, Raul the Third, and Kip Wilson, who will be presenting their respective new children’s books THE LAST LAST-DAY-OF-SUMMER, WHITE ROSE, and ¡VAMOS! LET’s GO TO THE MARKET. The event will be a special 45-minute program focused on spreading the word about how books can empower young people to imagine and create a better world. It will be followed by audience Q&A and a signing with all four authors.
Tickets are available online only. All tickets for this event include a $5 coupon for use in the bookstore. Book-included tickets include a copy of THE UNDEFEATED. Books bundled with pre-sale tickets may only be picked up at the venue the night of the event, and cannot be picked up in-store beforehand.
First Parish Church
1446 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138
