Acclaimed writer from Deep South coming to Buffalo
Kiese Laymon, author of the acclaimed memoir "Heavy: An American Memoir," will be at Kleinhans Music Hall Thursday for the BABEL literary series.
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Kiese Laymon, author of the acclaimed memoir "Heavy: An American Memoir," will be at Kleinhans Music Hall Thursday for the BABEL literary series.
Black literature plays an important role in the cultural, political and educational scenes of the American South, specifically within the
Kiese Laymon and Imbolo Mbue discuss the power of using literature and storytelling to highlight the effects of environmental racism.
Kiese Laymon has launched an initiative to help Mississippi high schoolers explore their love for writing while also learning about the state’s rich history.
Just Buffalo Literary Center announced the 2023-24 season of its BABEL author series, featuring Jhumpa Lahiri on Oct. 6; Michelle Zauner on Nov. 9; John Irving on March 21, 2024; and Kiese Laymon on April 25. Season subscriptions for the series, which takes place at Kleinhans Music Hall, are now available for purchase at justbuffalo.org.