James McBride, "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel" | Enoch Pratt Free Library

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Join award-winning novelist James McBride for an evening you won't want to miss. McBride, known for his National Book Award-winning novel "The Good Lord Bird," is back with an enthralling story set in the heart of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. This tale delves into the lives of the neighborhood's diverse residents, both Jewish and African American. To make this event even more exciting, McBride will be in conversation with acclaimed author Danielle Evans. James McBride's impressive repertoire includes bestsellers like "Deacon King Kong," "The Color of Water," and his National Book Award-winning work, "The Good Lord Bird." Not only has he been honored with the National Humanities Medal, but he is also a distinguished writer in residence at New York University. Playing the role of moderator, Danielle Evans is an accomplished author herself, known for her award-winning story collections "The Office of Historical Corrections" and "Before You Suffocate Your Own Fool Self." She also serves as a professor at The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. This extraordinary event will take place at the prestigious Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Maryland. Whether you prefer attending in person or virtually, you can be part of this captivating experience. For those attending in person, free parking vouchers are available at the Franklin Street Garage after 4pm. To secure your voucher, simply approach the Pratt event staff before or after the program. No registration is required for virtual attendance. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the brilliance of James McBride's latest masterpiece, "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: A Novel."