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On Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00 p.m., central, the LaSalle Public Library will join libraries across the state in hosting best-selling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander. <br/><br/>In this virtual discussion, Kwame will share ways to say yes to your story and persist in the face of rejection, as he shares his own publishing journey. As a creator of more than 36 books, he will energize the community to harness the power of words and storytelling for change. <br/><br/>Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, publisher, and New York Times bestselling author of 36 books, including Swing, Becoming Muhammad Ali, co-authored with James Patterson, Rebound, The Undefeated, The Crossover, and The Door of No Return. A regular contributor to NPR's Morning Edition, Kwame is the recipient of numerous awards, including The Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award, The Coretta Scott King Author Honor, Three NAACP Image Award Nominations,
Bestselling and award-winning author Kwame Alexander and Dara Coulter will take part in a book signing and reading later this month (via Brown Books for Young Readers) Bestselling and award-winning author Kwame Alexander and illustrator Dara Coulter will visit Reston later this month for a book signing and reading. Alexander and Coulter will take part
Kwame Alexander is a Caldecott and Newbery Award–winning author of books for young readers. His newest book, the first in a trilogy, is available beginning today and Alexander recently spoke with KMUW's Beth Golay about the new release.