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Jesmyn Ward Author Talk

Wed, 08/27/2025 - 3:01pm

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The English Department is hosting Jesmyn Ward on September 24 as this year's keynote Levy Speaker. Ward is a two-time National Book Award winner and author of five bestselling works of fiction and memoir. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 and the talk starts at 7:00.

Books will be available for purchase after the talk.

flyer of the event that includes a portrait of Jesmyn Ward