MPL's Open Book / Open Mind; Tayari Jones, "Kin"

Schedule

Tue Sep 15 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Montclair Public Library | Montclair, NJ

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Bestselling author Tayari Jones will talk about her new novel, "Kin," with fellow novelist Cleyvist Natera ("The Grand Paloma Resort")
About this Event

Don't miss another great author conversation with Montclair Public Library! New York Times bestselling author Tayari Jones will be in conversation with her former student and fellow novelist Cleyvis Natera ("The Grand Paloma Resort") about her new book, "Kin." Two childhood friends who are both motherless take very different paths at the beginning of the civil rights movement.

This is a ticketed event at the Montclair Public Library. Tickets cost $35 and include a pre-signed copy of the book.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and book sales with Watchung Booksellers.

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Montclair Public Library, 50 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, United States

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USD 35.00

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