An Evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead (TICKETS REQUIRED)

Join us for an extraordinary evening with #1 New York Times bestselling author and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, Colson Whitehead! 🎉 This is his first visit to Winnipeg to celebrate the release of his latest novel, Cool Machine (Bond Street Books), an exciting work that captures the vibrant essence of 1980s New York, forming the magnificent conclusion to his Harlem Trilogy.

This special event will be held at the Muriel Richardson Auditorium located in the Winnipeg Art Gallery. It features a captivating presentation by Colson Whitehead followed by an engaging on-stage conversation hosted by David A. Robertson. 🎤

Tickets are now ON SALE! Each ticket includes admission for one person and a signed hardcover copy of the book. 🔖 Don't miss out as this evening will not be livestreamed!

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📚 With his unmatched prose, Colson Whitehead presents a vivid portrayal of a city in flux, showcasing the contrast between the towering skyscrapers above and the struggling communities below. In Cool Machine, he takes readers on a journey across New York—from Windows on the World to the Meadowlands—illustrating that beneath the surface lies the true essence of life.

Colson Whitehead, also known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning works The Nickel Boys and The Underground Railroad (which received the National Book Award), has penned several acclaimed novels including The Noble Hustle, Zone One, Sag Harbor, The Intuitionist, John Henry Days, Apex Hides the Hurt, The Colossus of New York, and the first two books in the Harlem Trilogy: Harlem Shuffle and Crook Manifesto. He has also been recognized as a Pulitzer Prize finalist and has received both the MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellowships. Colson resides in New York City. 🏙️