Chester B. Himes Put His Pain on the Page to Find Literary Success
Chester Himes is having a moment. Set to receive a 2024 Artist's Medal from Yaddo, praised by writers like S.A. Crosby, Himes is finally receiving his due in the crime fiction genre. Yes, he died in 1984, but the literary life and times of Chester B. Himes is still a good story.
La Maison Baldwin Is (Literally) Throwing the Party of the Century for James Baldwin in Paris -September, 2024
La Maison Baldwin is planning the party of the century in honor of James Baldwin’s 100th Birthday. Think Paris, artists, and activism. Get the details and plan your trip to the City of Lights to honor Baldwin’s literary legacy.
From Philly to Paris: Jeannine Cook Brings A Brilliant New Bookstore to the City of Lights
Josephine’s Bookshop is a new Pop-Up bookstore in Paris. Founded by Philadelphia bookseller, Jeannine Cook, the bookshop pays homage to the incomparable Black American entertainer, expat and spy, Josephine Baker.