Award-winning Author Tiffany D. Jackson Coming to Central Library on April 30 for a Talk and Q&A Session

Indianapolis, IN - New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson will visit Central Library on April 30 at 6 p.m. to participate in a talk and Q&A session for teens and adults. A book sale and signing will take place thereafter, with books provided by Kids Ink Children's Bookstore. This event is free and open to the public.

Jackson is a Coretta Scott King and John Steptoe New Talent Award winner and an NAACP Image Award Nominee. She is the author of popular young adult books such as “Monday’s Not Coming,” “Allegedly,” “Let Me Hear A Rhyme,” “Grown,” “White Smoke,” “The Weight of Blood,” and the co-author of “Blackout.” In addition, she has published a children's book titled “Santa in The City.” Many of her young adult novels draw inspiration from well-known stories and speak to issues facing youth in the Black community.

“We are excited to bring Tiffany D. Jackson to The Library because we know Indianapolis-area students will be inspired by her story,” said Kirsten Weaver, teen programming specialist at The Indianapolis Public Library. “It’s important to bring authors who not only resemble our local teens but who write about teens in a way that allows them to see themselves in many situations and empathize with others. I love to see the excitement on teens' faces when they get to meet one of their favorite authors!"

Students from Indianapolis schools including Warren Central, Ben Davis 9th Grade Center, and Lawrence Central High School will have an opportunity to connect with Jackson at Central Library before her public talk and Q&A session.

Diane Rogers, media specialist at Ben Davis 9th Grade Center, says she is thankful that The Indianapolis Public Library provides free programming that helps teens with literacy.

“Collaborations between schools and public libraries benefit both of our organizations,” said Rogers. “Tiffany D. Jackson's books are enjoyed widely by students. She writes horror fiction and tense mysteries that they fly through and eat up. Providing space for students to meet their favorite writers and connect with them encourages literacy in teens. These visits also allow teens to visit Central Library, which may be the first time some of them have been there.”

This event is made possible by Friends of the Library through gifts to The Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.