Between the Lines: The Revelation of Dionne Daphne with Mara Brock Akil

🌟 Join Us for an Inspiring Event! 🌟

📚 Looking to enrich your summer reading? Come engage in a vibrant conversation about The Revelation of Dionne Daphne, the mesmerizing debut novel by acclaimed writer and producer Mara Brock Akil, known for her iconic shows like Girlfriends, Being Mary Jane, The Game, and Forever.

📖 “The Revelation of Dionne Daphne is a feat—a pulse-thrumming page-turner that serves as a love letter to Black women, exploring family traumas and the journey to forgiveness.” — Mitchell S. Jackson, Pulitzer Prize Winner

⚠️ Seating is Limited – First Come, First Seated! While the event is free, registration is recommended due to space restrictions. To secure your spot, please arrive early!

Featured Guests:

• Mara Brock Akil: A pioneering force in television, recognized with the prestigious Norman Lear Achievement Award and the Brandon Tartikoff Legacy Award among many others. She founded The Writers Colony, empowering underrepresented writers.
• Emil Wilbekin (Moderator): A multimedia powerhouse with experience in high-profile positions at Essence, Afropunk, and Vibe Magazine. Emil is also a Deacon and an Assistant Professor, shaping future talents in media.

✨ About the Novel: What happens when one unexpected knock changes everything? Dive into Dionne Daphne’s world—a beauty editor seemingly living the dream, until her ex-boyfriend's shocking news shatters her illusion. Join her spontaneous journey of self-discovery and healing as she confronts her past.

🌈 Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a narrative of brokenness, resilience, and the power of truth!

📍 Location: 515 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10037-1801, United States

🔗 Register Here!

❗ Important Notices:

• Seating is not allowed to be reserved, and food/drinks are not permitted in the auditorium.
• Electric devices (e.g., e-bikes, e-scooters) cannot be stored at the library.
• By attending, you consent to being photographed/recorded.
• For press inquiries, contact Leah Drayton at leahdrayton@nypl.org.

✨ We look forward to seeing you there!

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