A Tribute to Toni Morrison

Join this extraordinary evening to celebrate and honor one of America’s most important authors who gave voice to of the African American experience through the history of slavery, family and community. This program hosted by author Sarah Lapido Manyika (Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun) features acclaimed Bay Area authors including Michael Chabon (Book ends, Pops, Moonglow), Natalie Baszile (Queen Sugar), poet Tongo Eisen-Martin (Heaven Is All Goodbyes) and Professor Ato Quayson of Stanford University. Panelists will engage in a lively conversation about the influence and impact of Morrison’s life and work and read favorite selections.