Hear from 826 Boston student authors—and don’t miss our featured speakers:
Honoree Nia Grace: A Roxbury native, venerable community leader, owner of Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen and The Underground Cafe, Nia Grace’s third concept is Grace by Nia, Boston’s first Black-woman-owned supper club. 826 Boston will bestow an inaugural changemaker award to Nia Grace.
Featured speaker: Desmond Hall is the author of the gritty YA novel Your Corner Dark, which confronts the harsh realities of gang life in Jamaica and how far a teen is willing to go for family. His latest book, Better Must Come, came out over the summer. Desmond Hall is also a proud 826 Boston volunteer.
Youth award: 826 Boston’s Youth Literary Advisory Board (YLAB) celebrates five years of inspiring the Boston community. YLAB students have published books, podcasts, and even authored a statewide commencement address. 826 Boston alumna Asiyah Herrera, who now leads YLAB, will accept the inaugural youth award on behalf of the group.
Get your tickets for this year’s celebration.
This year’s event will be held at City Winery Boston. We’ll have cocktails, delicious food, and a program you won’t want to miss from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.
Questions? Please contact Jenna Leschuk at jenna@826boston.org.
RSVP by September 15.
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