Renée Watson is a New York Times bestselling author, educator, and activist. Piecing Me Together received a Coretta Scott King Award and Newbery Honor. She has given readings and lectures at many renowned places, including the United Nations, the Library of Congress, and the U.S. Embassy in Japan. Her poetry and fiction often center around the experiences of black girls and women, and explore themes of home, identity, and the intersections of race, class, and gender.

Registration begins Saturday, February 6. This event is limited to 90 participants. Please visit www.yclibrary.org or call 803-981-5841 to register. Register to receive the Zoom login information, which will be sent to your email the day before the event. Please do not share this information.

To view this live performance, visit zoom.us/join on February 20 at 2:00 pm and enter your login information.

For more information on Renée Watson, visit: www.reneewatson.net.