We are excited to welcome bestselling author Kwame Alexander to Frederick! Kwame will be speaking about his latest children’s chapter book, The Mighty Macy, at C. Burr Artz Library from 6-7 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.). Please note: Kwame will sign but not personalize copies of his newest book as well as his previous titles. Copies of The Mighty Macy will be available for purchase at the event.

Presented in partnership with Frederick County Public Libraries, this event is free and open to the public. 

About the book: When Macy gets book one of The Mighty Zora series for her birthday, she stays up until 11:34 p.m. finishing it. But the next day, when Macy gets to her school library, eager to check out book two, she finds the door locked with a sign explaining that the library will now only be open a few days a week due to budget cuts. Even worse, she finds out her father won’t be home to help her figure out what to do, as he will be traveling to a museum in Montgomery, Alabama, to read a poem about civil rights. With help from her fellow third graders, support from her mom, and encouragement from poems written and hidden for her by her father, Macy must find her voice and learn the power of advocating for herself and her community. Can Macy learn to be Mighty?

An Emmy-winning producer and a New York Times bestselling author of over 40 books, including the Newbery Medal-winning novel The Crossover, Kwame Alexander invites you to visit him at kwamealexander.com and @‌kwamealexander.

Hosted by Curious Iguana and Frederick County Public Libraries at the C. Burr Artz Public Library, 110 E. Patrick St., Frederick, MD. Learn more here.