About this Event
Are you ready to dive into a story of Black joy, resilience and the urban outdoors?
If so, join us for the Black Summers Book Chat with Desiree Cooper at Resist Booksellers on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST.
Mark your calendars and we'll see you there!
*Tickets include the following:
- Access to the event, which includes the book chat and audience Q&A
- Signed paperback copy of Black Summers (with paid ticket)
- Photo opportunities with Desiree Cooper
About The Book:
Remember frolicking outside during the long, jubilant days of summer? This vibrant collection invites readers to breathe deeply and return to that "carefree" season. From riding bikes with friends through the neighborhood, to hopping the ferry to Boblo Island, catching catfish along the river, dancing on warm nights to Afrobeats and jazz music, and cooling off in the Swimmobile, those sun-drenched memories were often clouded by racism for the Detroiters in this evocative anthology. These emerging and award-winning creators of all ages recount the struggles and triumph of staking their claim to public spaces. Ranging from poetry to essay, creative nonfiction to comics, this collection blends nostalgia with struggle and resilience. Arising from the iconic city of the African American experience comes this exploration of Black joy in the urban outdoors.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Resist Booksellers Bookstore, 233 North Sycamore Street, Petersburg, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 29.58
