The Toni Morrison Society, in collaboration with 44th and 3rd Bookseller and Auburn Avenue Research Library, welcomed the Society's immediate past present (Dana A. Williams) to Atlanta for a conversation with award-winning author and Society member Tayari Jones. Couldn't attend but want to order the book? Order online at www.44thand3rdbookseller.com. 

What's this title, Toni at Random, you say? We're glad you asked! Bet you're sorry you missed this book talk that uncovers Toni Morrison's brilliant legacy as an editor at NewSouth Bookstore. We talked about how Morrison shaped Black literature from behind the scenes—long before and alongside her celebrated novels. Even devoted Morrison fans walked away with something new and inspiring.

While Toni Morrison's literary achievements are widely celebrated, her editorial work is little known. We talked about Morrison's remarkable career as an editor at Random House Publishing Company at this in-person event at DC's Politics & Prose Connecticut Avenue store. Williams was in conversation with Greg E. Carr for this special book event. Support your local, independent bookstore by purchasing Toni at Random at either of Politics and Proses's three locations in the DMV or online.  

What's better than a book talk in the Charm City? Whether you're a long time fan of author Toni Morrison or a lover of biographies, you shouldn't have missed this discussion and book signing at Charm City Books (see what we did there?). They came for the story about the famous novelist's work as an editor and stayed for the community.

Mahogany Books and MLK library joined forces for the DC launch of Toni at Random. Williams was in conversation NPR's Ayesha Rascoe discussing the iconic writer's role as a midwife of a generation of writers from Angela Davis and Muhammad Ali to Leon Forrest, Gayl Jones, and Toni Cade Bambara. It was a night to remember. 

In a special conversation about Morrison’s life and the complex creative interplay between writing and editing, Dana A. Williams joined Honorée Jeffers and Lisa Lucas to shed new light on the life and work of one our most important writers, Toni Morrison. The conversation revealed more about how Morrison's work as an editor continues to ripple through American literature today.

The Center for Fiction welcomed Dana A. Williams back to its space (this time in person) to discuss her latest book, Toni at Random, an illuminating examination of Toni Morrison’s legacy as an editor at Random House. This exploration of Morrison’s editorship revealed the cultural icon’s profound impact as a visionary editor who helped define a crucial time in American publishing and literature. She was joined in conversation by prize-winning writer Edwidge Danticat. 

Williams joined publishing veterans Abby West, Jen Baker, Chris Jackson, and Yahdon Israel for "Following Toni's Lead: Black Editors Shaping Literature Today," a conversation about the legacy and future of Black editors in publishing. The panel was a part of the Schomburg Center's Centennial Festival and was held in the Aaron Douglas Reading Room.