It was standing room only when author Jerry Craft made a special appearance at Brown Sugar Cafe & Books in Katy, TX. I was so honored the bookstore selected me to MC!! Jerry discussed his record breaking book, New Kid, the first graphic novel to win a Newbery Medal and the only book in history to win the Newbery Medal, the Coretta Scott King Author Award, and the Kirkus Prize and its hilarious and thought provoking follow-up, Class Act. He thrilled the crowd by announcing a new release in the series that will drop next spring AND a movie deal produced by Lebron James.
The love from the diverse audience was especially sweet since Jerry’s books were banned in Katy last year. We are so grateful he gave our area another chance by returning and sharing with our youth!! Thanks to proprietress Raven White for organizing this beautiful event that none in attendance will ever forget!
Tonya Duncan Ellis
Tonya Duncan Ellis is author of the bestselling, award winning Sophie Washington children’s book series, geared toward readers ages 8-12 and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), the Authors Guild, Black Creators in KidLit and the Brown Bookshelf’s Highlights Foundation Sponsored Amplify Black Stories storyteller cohort.
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