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

Name: MPL's Open Book / Open Mind; Tayari Jones, "Kin"
Start: 2026-09-15T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-09-15T20:00:00-04:00
Location: The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

Schedule

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

UTC-04:00

Location

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair | Montclair, NJ

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

NEW VENUE: 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 Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair. 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. Light refreshments to follow, graciously donated by the Montclair Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.