Inspired by his brilliance as a writer, poet, storyteller, teacher and lover of learning, Urban Consulate is honored to welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Jason Reynolds to Detroit for a conversation with host Orlando P. Bailey to celebrate the power of Black wisdom, imagination and expertise in building more just & equitable communities. Reynolds will headline an evening premiere of Urban Consulate: In Session — a new collection of recorded wisdom from visionary changemakers.

About Our Guest

Jason Reynolds is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of many award-winning books, including Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks; All American Boys (with Brendan Kiely); Long Way Down; Stamped: Racism, Antiracism and You (with Ibram X. Kendi); Stuntboy, in the Meantime (illustrated by Raul the Third); and Ain't Burned All the Bright (with artwork by Jason Griffin).

The recipient of a Newbery Honor, a Printz Honor, an NAACP Image Award, and multiple Coretta Scott King honors, Reynolds was the 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. He has appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, Late Night with Seth Meyers, CBS Sunday Morning, Good Morning America, and various media outlets. He is on faculty at Lesley University, for the Writing for Young People MFA Program and lives in Washington, D.C.

• Tickets are free; seating is limited

• All ages welcome!

• Books will be available for sale & signing from Source Booksellers

Urban Consulate brings people together to share ideas for building more just and equitable communities. This public program is made possible thanks to generous support from the Ford Foundation and Skillman Foundation.