Events

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.  

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. 

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.

Join Mahogany Books and MLK library for the DC launch of Toni at Random. Williams will be 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.  

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 won't want to miss this discussion and book signing at Charm City Books (see what we did there?). Come for the story about the famous novelist's work as an editor; stay for the community.

While Toni Morrison's literary achievements are widely celebrated, her editorial work is little known. Learn more 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 is in conversation with Greg E. Carr for this special book event. We hope to see you there!