Name: Kwame Alexander: The Mighty Macy
Start: 2026-02-05T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-05T19:00:00-05:00
Location: 110 E Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701-5630, United States

We are excited to welcome bestselling author Kwame Alexander to Frederick on Thursday, February 5! Kwame will be speaking about his latest children’s chapter book, The Mighty Macy, at C. Burr Artz Library from 6:00-7:00 pm. This story follows a young girl’s quest to speak up for her and her community’s rights when her school library’s hours are suddenly decreased. Following his talk, Kwame will answer questions and sign books. Please note: Kwame will sign but not personalize copies of his newest book as well as his previous titles.
Copies of The Mighty Macy will be available for purchase at the event.
Presented in partnership with the Frederick County Public Library, this event is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests, email [email protected] at least two (2) weeks prior to the event.
About the book: A young girl finds her voice—and discovers the power of speaking up for herself and her community—in this sweet and humorous chapter book by award-winning and #1 bestselling author Kwame Alexander, perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Ruby and the Booker Boys.
When Macy gets book one of The Mighty Zora series for her birthday, she stays up until 11:34pm finishing the book. But the next day, when Macy gets to her school library, eager to check out book two, she finds the door locked with a sign explaining that the library will now only be open a few days a week due to budget cuts. Even worse, she finds out her father won’t be home to help her figure out what to do, as he will be traveling to a museum in Montgomery, Alabama to read a poem about civil rights. With help from her fellow third graders, support from her mom, and encouragement from poems written and hidden for her by her father, Macy must find her voice and learn the power of advocating for herself and her community.
Can Macy learn to be Mighty?
About the author: Kwame Alexander is an Emmy Award–winning producer, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of over forty books, including the Newbery Medal–winning novel The Crossover; the Caldecott Medal- and Newbery Honor winning picture book The Undefeated; The Door of No Return; and J vs. K, which he co-wrote with Jerry Craft. He invites you to visit him at kwamealexander.com and @‌kwamealexander.