Sponsored by EBONY and the Harris County Barbara Bush Library, this event spotlights African American authors and reading for all. Join me for a reading and Q&A.
Winner of the National Book Award and final judge for the Lee Smith Novel Prize, Deesha Philyaw joins Kionna Walker LeMalle for a conversation about writing, life, and Behind the Waterline.
Join us at Houston Christian University in the University Academic Center to celebrate the release of Behind the Waterline, winner of the Lee Smith Novel Prize. This museum-style launch will include opportunities to connect with fellow book lovers, hear the author read and answer questions, buy your book and get it signed, and enjoy light refreshments. You’ll also have the opportunity to view art in the gallery. Don’t miss out on this special occasion! Space is limited. Register today
Join Kionna Walker LeMalle for a conversation about writing, life, recovering from trauma, and her debut novel Behind the Waterline.
2304 Stuart Street Houston, TX 77004
Acclaimed author Bret Lott was one of the first to read early drafts of Behind the Waterline. In this conversation, Kionna and Bret talk about writing, life, crafting a novel, and the transformation of Behind the Waterline
Hosted by teachers in Klein ISD, this writing conference is designed for burgeoning writers from 7th through 12th grade. This year, I will lead a breakout session focused on crafting the opening of a novel.
7500 Farm to Market 2920, Spring, TX 77379
Drum roll, please! Blair is proud to announce the winner of the Lee Smith Novel Prize is Behind the Waterline by Kionna Walker LeMalle. LeMalle’s manuscript was selected by contest judge Deesha Philyaw (The Secret Lives of Church Ladies) from over five hundred novel submissions
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