About this Event
Huxley & Hiro is thrilled to host acclaimed author Christine Platt for a conversation about her latest novel, Less Is Liberation: Finding Freedom from a Life of Overwhelm. Moderated by Kim Mazewski, it promises to be an day of insight and inspiration!
About the Author:
Christine Platt is a modern-day Renaissance woman whose work centers on honoring Black voices and lived experiences—past, present, and future. Author of The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living With Less and the highly anticipated sequel, Less Is Liberation, Christine is recognized globally as a lifestyle teacher and trailblazer on how to embrace the power of ‘less’ to ease our overconsumption and overwhelm.
Since the release of her award-winning debut The Truth About Awiti, Christine has written more than two dozen books for readers of all ages; including her most recent influential titles Rebecca, Not Becky coauthored with Catherine Wigginton Greene, and the beloved children’s series, Frankie & Friends. Prior to her literary career, Christine served as an advocate and executive leader in the public and private sectors where each role underscored her unwavering commitment to representation and inclusion.
Christine earned her Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies from the University of South Florida, Master of Arts in African and African American Studies from The Ohio State University, and Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law. She is actively involved in several professional organizations including the Association of Writers and Writing Programs, Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Association of Black Women Historians, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History; she also serves as an Ambassador for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Book Description:
From lifestyle trailblazer and author of The Afrominimalist's Guide To Living with Less, a practical guide to move beyond decluttering your space and, instead, declutter your life.
Less Is Liberation welcomes those who are tired and weary to embark upon a journey of self-discovery. This is an invitation to understand the interconnectedness of overwhelm and our overall wellbeing.For years, the constant pursuit of success silently wreaked havoc on Christine Platt’s happiness and health. While taking a personal pause, Christine discovered how her limiting beliefs about selfishness led to self-abandonment and a life of overwhelm. So, she decided to use the same intentional living strategy that helped her reduce overconsumption: choose less.With the perfect balance of wit and wisdom, Christine shares the necessities to come into alignment with Self and offers a roadmap for anyone ready to do the same. Less Is Liberation is more than a self-help guide, it is a call-to-action to tap into our most underutilized superpower: being intentional with our choices.
- We do not have to have so many things—we can choose less.
- We do not have to have so many obligations—we can choose less.
- We do not have to have so many priorities—we can choose less.
- We do not have to have so many relationships that feel transactional—we can choose less.
We must simply learn how to be intentional about honoring ourselves.Less Is Liberation is an invitation to pause and begin the beautiful work of choosing ourselves over the profit and pleasure of others. It invites us to let go of behaviors that hinder our growth. It is time to embrace less as a gateway to find freedom from our lives of overwhelm, and a pathway to the life we want and deserve. Because we are not here for a life of doing. We are here for a life of being.
About the Moderator:
Kim Mazewski, Delaware’s only Certified Professional Organizer® (CPO®) and licensed occupational therapist, is the proud owner of Consciously Cleared and Contained. As a queer mama who openly shares her own mental health journey, empathy is her superpower. Her expertise is mindful, personalized decluttering and home organization for families and kids/adults with brain-based conditions like ADHD--she's earned 100+ five-star Google reviews. She can be seen dropping off donations at local nonprofits, elevating other small business owners, or feverishly writing her blog at a favorite neighborhood coffee shop. Her passion is “empowering through decluttering and helping curate a home you love that’s easy to reset.” Headshot by AnupaPhoto.
Following the discussion, Christine will take questions from the audience, providing further insight into her experiences and the themes explored in her book.
Books will be available for purchase and signing at the event.
All Ages
Free Entrance, Registration Required
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Huxley & Hiro Booksellers, 419 North Market Street, Wilmington, United States
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