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In Conversation

Saturday July 19th. 5.30pm 

Afrori books is delighted to host Attica Locke as she introduces her incredible new novel Guide Me Home.

Attica Locke is a NY Times best-selling author of five novels, including Bluebird, Bluebird, which won the Edgar Award for Best Novel. She is also a winner of the Harper Lee Prize for Legal Fiction, the Ernest Gaines Award for Literary Excellence, and she has been short listed for the Women’s Prize for Fiction and nominated for an LA Times Book Prize and an NAACP Image award for her work as a novelist. Locke is also a screenwriter and TV producer, with credits that include Empire, When They See Us and the Emmy-nominated Little Fires Everywhere, for which she won an NAACP Image award for television writing. She co-created and executive produced an adaptation of her sister Tembi Locke’s memoir From Scratch: A Memoir of Love, Sicily, and Finding Home for Netflix. A native of Houston, Texas, Attica lives in Los Angeles, California. Attica is on a rare trip to the UK and we are thrilled to have her with us. 

"In Conversation" has grown into a remarkable event series at Afrori Books. Whether it’s a lively auditorium filled with hundreds or a cosy, intimate setting, these events offer a chance to engage with some of the brightest established and emerging authors and creatives from around the globe. These are one-of-a-kind opportunities to hear personal stories and experiences, shared with honesty and openness. At Afrori Books, we’re committed to providing a safe space for Black creatives to tell their stories in their own voices. We’d love for you to join the conversation. 

Why Attend?

Exclusive Insight: Gain a deeper understanding around being a writer and producer straight from Attica.
Meet the Author: A unique chance to engage with a best selling author and celebrity and have your book signed.
Literary Excellence: Celebrate the best books of the year with fellow book enthusiasts. Our book community is a safe space to meet others.

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