Jesse Katz presents The Rent Collectors

P&T Knitwear is pleased to welcome journalist Jesse Katz to celebrate the release of his newest book, : a "lyrical, intelligent, and deeply literary" true crime narrative (Héctor Tobar, bestselling author of Deep Down Dark) that explicates the difficult and proud lives of undocumented black market workers who are extorted by gangs and fined by the city of LA.

Along with a discussion and audience Q&A, Jesse will be signing copies of .

• This is a ticketed in-store event with limited amphitheater-style seating
• Cost of a $5 general admission ticket can be applied towards your purchase of the featured event book or any product in our café the night of an event.
• We encourage all guests to wear masks.
• The talk will be followed by a book signing. Books signed at P&T Knitwear events must be purchased from P&T Knitwear. If you would like a signed copy and cannot attend the event, we're happy to take your pre-order. We ship most places!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

is a former Los Angeles Times and Los Angeles magazine writer whose honors include the James Beard Foundation’s M. F. K. Fisher Distinguished Writing Award, PEN Center USA’s Literary Journalism Award, a National Magazine Award nomination, and two shared Pulitzer Prizes. His writing has appeared in the anthologies Best American Magazine Writing, Best American Crime Writing, and Best American Sports Writing. As a volunteer with InsideOUT Writers, he has mentored incarcerated teenagers at Central Juvenile Hall and the former California Youth Authority. His first book, , was set in LA’s immigrant suburbs.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

P&T Knitwear Books & Podcasts, 180 Orchard Street, New York, United States