New Orleans native Clint Smith will read from his New York Times bestselling book, How the Word Is Passed. After the reading, Smith will be joined by Dr. David Robinson-Morris for a conversation. There will be time for audience Q&A at the end of the conversation.

Free livestream: Get tickets here.

As part of the Words & Music Festival, this event will be livestreamed free and available to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted. Proceeds from Words & Music support One Book One New Orleans‘ year-round adult literacy outreach and free public programming.

This event is sponsored by Pen America.

Read the New York Times review of How the Word Is Passed.