About this Event
We are delighted to celebrate Nevet Tell a Black Girl to How to Black Girl with talented author Amena Brown in conversation with celebrated author Austin Channing Brown on Saturday July 11th , 2026 at 6pm. Join us for the rich conversaton, a question and answer session and a book-signing line.
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Join the event today with a Free or Book ticket at this link. Books will be distributed at the event. You may also join book ticket via purchase on or after June 16th in-store or online with us.
About the book:
A delightfully funny essay collection about growing up in the south, the pitfalls of date night, the things you wish you could say to your therapist, and why no one should ever tell a Black girl how to Black Girl.
This book is Perfect for fans of Issa Rae’s The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, R. Eric Thomas’s Here for It, and books by Samantha Irby, Mindy Kaling, and Tiny Reparations Books founder Phoebe Robinson, NEVER TELL A BLACK GIRL HOW TO BLACK GIRL is a joy-filled book that readers won’t want to put down.
About the Book:
Brown’s book Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl blends storytelling, humor, and pop culture commentary to traverse the magic and wisdom she's gleaned from being raised by Southern Black women, and by being supported by the community of Black women who hold her down today. After graduating from International Black Girl Headquarters (the renowned HBCU Spelman College), Amena had built a career sharing stories and celebrating Black womanhood. In her book, she shares stories of dancing in Janelle Monae's Tightrope music video and partnering with Tracee Ellis Ross to compose odes to natural hair. She imparts essential life lessons from the Real Housewives of Atlanta, and from her grandmother before her upcoming swirl marriage (“Don’t kiss white boys too hard, because they bruise easily”). She also tells hair tales, sharing the collected wisdom from her committee of friends when it came to the ideal style for her first speaking gig at Essence Fest (box braids, 100%).
About the Author
Amena Brown is a spoken-word poet and performing artist whose work interweaves keep-it-real storytelling with humor. She is the author of How to Fix a Broken Record and Breaking Old Rhythms. Her poetry was featured in the New York Times bestselling book Rhythm of Prayer. Brown was featured in Olay’s Face Anything campaign alongside Jennifer Hudson. She was also the poetic partner for PATTERN Beauty, Tracee Ellis Ross’s natural hair care and beauty brand. She lives in Atlanta.
In conversation with:
Austin Channing Brown is the New York Times bestselling author of I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness. This book has garnered many accolades from being chosen for Reese Witherspoon's Book Club to being featured on the second season of Bel-Air. Her most recent book, Full of Myself: Black Womanhood and the Journey to Self-Possession is a USA Today bestseller. Austin has a masters in social justice and an honorary doctorate. She lives in metro-Detroit.
“Amena Brown has always been a wordsmith, but in this latest book she releases her comedic charm in ways that make you feel like you're giggling with your best friend. If you enjoy the writings of Samantha Irby and Phoebe Robinson, prepare to sign up for your next fanclub membership for Amena Brown.” —Austin Channing Brown, New York Times bestselling author of I'm Still Here
“This book is an ode to being a Black girl. I lost count of how many times I laughed out loud or took a long exhale while reading and said, “Yes. Same!" Filled with presence and humor, the book creates that rare, yet necessary space for being seen in a true way. Each chapter feels like you're in one of those conversations with a friend you did not realize you needed as much as you did, in a world that meets you right where you are.” —Morgan Harper Nichols, artist and national bestselling author of All Along You Were Blooming
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Source Booksellers, 4240 Cass Avenue, Detroit, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 34.59
