A Conversation and book signing with Amena Brown
Thu, Oct 15
|The Book Bird
We are thrilled to welcome author Amena Brown for a conversation and book singing. Make a night of it with food and drinks available! Amena will be joined by conversation partner Jodine Dorce
Time & Location
Oct 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
The Book Bird, 70 N Avondale Rd. Suite 120/130, Avondale Estates, GA 30002, USA
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About the event
Amena Brown is a writer, spoken word poet, and performing artist, whose work interweaves keep-it-real storytelling, rhyme, and humor. Amena’s new award-winning book of comedic essays, Never Tell a Black Girl How to Black Girl released in June 2026, under Tiny Reparations Books, comedian Phoebe Robinson’s publishing imprint.
A proud graduate of Spelman College and the author of five spoken word albums and three non-fiction books, Amena’s poetry was featured in the New York Times’ bestselling book Rhythm of Prayer: A Collection of Meditations for Renewal. Amena’s essay “Period Playlist” was featured in Hungry Hearts: Essays on Courage, Desire and Belonging, alongside essays by Ashley C. Ford, Bozoma Saint John, and Sue Monk Kidd. She was also a 2022 The Watering Hole Poetry Fellow.
As a storyteller, Amena was featured on a seven-city tour with The Moth Mainstage, sharing the story “The Secret Behind My Grandmother’s Famous Cake Recipe.” Her…
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General Admission
$35.00
+$0.88 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00