About this Event
Join us in-store on Saturday, October 3 for a conversation with LaDarrion Williams about the latest installment in his Blood at the Root series, Ashes at the Altar.
Dr. Jay Guillory will moderate the conversation, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Come hear from the author, dive deeper into the world of the series, and connect with fellow readers.
Ticket Options:
- General Admission, Book included — $25
- General Admission, Book not included $5.00
About the author:
LaDarrion Williams is a self-taught playwright, filmmaker, author, and screenwriter committed to shaping a new era of Black fantasy. His theatrical work has garnered attention at notable venues, including the Echo Theatre Playwrights Lab, the Great Plains Theatre Conference in Omaha, TSU’s Black and Latino Playwrights Festival, and the Boise Contemporary Theater BIPOC Playwrights Festival.
About the Book
At a hidden magical HBCU a teen boy must confront evil spirits, family secrets and tested loyalties. In this haunting finale to the New York Times bestselling Blood at the Root trilogy, bloodlines, betrayal, and legacy collide in a battle that may cost everything.
“Brings magical living to an HBCU in an unforgettable young adult adventure.”—People, on Blood at the Root
Malik Baron has learned a lot since he first came to Caiman University: History is power. Family is more than just blood. You can’t escape your past. And magic always comes with a price.
Event venue & nearby stays
Whose Books Neighborhood Bookstore, 512 West Davis Street, Dallas, United States
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