Baldwin: A Love Story

“Compulsively interesting and beautifully written–there is something to treasure on every page. I absolutely loved it.” — Zadie Smith

Join us for a scintillating conversation with writer and scholar Nicholas Boggs and Emmy award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe (Master of None, The Chi, and Queen & Slim) as they discuss the extraordinary writer James Baldwin. The two will delve into Bogg’s masterful new biography—the first about Baldwin in three decades—filled with new archival material, original research, and interviews revealing how profoundly this literary figure’s intimate and artistic relationships shaped his life and work.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071, United States