Author Talk: Historical Fiction with Sadeqa Johnson

The Author Series Committee at the Detroit Public Library is honored to welcome acclaimed historical fiction author Sadeqa Johnson. She will be visiting Detroit to celebrate the release of her latest book, the already hailed Keeper of Lost Children (37 Ink, 2026). In this new novel, one American woman’s vision in post WWII Germany will tie together three people in an unexpected way.

Copies of Sadeqa's book will be avalable for purchase from Detroit's own Source Booksellers!

About Sadeqa: Sadeqa Johnson is a New York Times Bestselling author of six novels.

Her previous novel, The House of Eve was an instant New York Times Best Seller, Reese’s Book Club selection, Target Book Club pick, nominated for a NAACP Image Award and a 2023 Goodreads Choice award finalist.

Her previous novel, Yellow Wife, was named by Oprah Magazine as “27 of 2021 Most Anticipated Winter Historical Fiction books.” Yellow Wife was also a 2021 Goodreads Choice Award finalist for historical fiction, a 2022 Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, a BCALA Literary Honoree, the Library of Virginia’s Literary People’s Choice Award winner, and a Barnes & Noble book club pick in paperback.

Her latest novel, Keeper of Lost Children, explores how one American woman’s vision in post WWII Germany will change the course of countless lives. Originally from Philadelphia, Sadeqa currently lives near Richmond, Virginia.

This is NOT a ticketed event, which means seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration is highly encouraged in order to receive important updates about this event. Questions? Email [email protected]!

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