Events

FOREVER IS NOW Book Launch— Brooklyn, NY
Date:
Thursday, 1 June 2023
Time:
6/1/23 7:00 pm
Venue:
Brooklyn Community Pride Center

New York friends! Join Mariama J. Lockington in conversation with Ashley Woodfolk, for the launch of FOREVER IS NOW. From Stonewall honor ward winning author,  Mariama J. Lockington, comes a powerful young adult debut novel in verse about police brutality, mental health, and finding your voice and safe space in an unforgiving world. This event is hosted in collaboration with the Brooklyn Community Pride Center. For more info and to RSVP for the event, visit here. 

Fierce Reads Summer Lovin’ Virtual Panel
Date:
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Time:
6/14/23 7:00 pm
Venue:
Virtual via Blue Willow Bookshop— Houston, TX

Mariama J. Lockington will appear on this virtual panel hosted by Blue Willow Bookshop about summer love and romance in YA. This event is free and open to the public. Get more info and register for the virtual event here!

Juneteenth Banned Books & Literacy Festival
Juneteenth Banned Books & Literacy Festival
Date:
Saturday, 17 June 2023
Time:
6/17/23 10:00 am - 6/17/23 2:30 pm
Venue:
The Cornerstone & Esports Theater- University of Kentucky, Lexington KY

The Education & Civil Rights Initiative at the University of Kentucky College of Education presents, Juneteenth Banned Books & Literacy Festival is a community event that highlights the growing trend of book banning across the country and celebrates inclusive storytelling. Mariama J. Lockington will be speaking on an MG & YA author panel with Shawn Pryor and Rachel Elliott, Saturday, June 17th from 10:45-11:30am.  Saturday’s  youth-centered program also includes an opening session ft. a youth poet, a pizza lunch, and a series of banned book READ IN workshops. Festival is FREE, but registration required. Visit here to learn more and reserve your spot!

ALA Annual Conference
Date:
Saturday, 24 June 2023
Venue:
Chicago

Mariama J. Lockington will be appearing at the ALA  Annual Conference for a signing on June 24th  at 1:30pm CT and other events through June 27th. Stand by for more details. More info about ALA here.

Mississippi Book Festival
Date:
Saturday, 19 August 2023
Time:
8/19/23 9:00 am - 8/19/23 5:00 pm
Venue:
Mississippi State Capitol

Mariama J. Lockington will be appearing at the Mississippi Book Festival on August 19th from 9am-5pm. Visit here for more info about the festival and the schedule for the day.

The festival is free and open to the public.

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Mariama J. Lockington has over thirteen years of experience working as a K-12 educator in the nonprofit sector and currently works for the University of Kentucky’s College of Education. She enjoys teaching hands-on writing workshops and speaking with young people about their stories. Learn More