Celebrating There's Always This Year with Hanif Abdurraqib | Source Booksellers

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Join the celebration of There's Always This Year with Hanif Abdurraqib on April 8, 2024, at Source Booksellers in Detroit. This in-person event promises to be unforgettable as we come together to honor the eternal hope that the book represents. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share Hanif Abdurraqib's work with our community and delve into the themes of basketball and ascension that he explores. Each ticket includes admission to the event and a copy of There's Always This Year (book purchase includes tax). Don't miss the chance to have your book signed by the author. Hanif Abdurraqib's writing is a triumph, evoking joy, pain, solidarity, and hope. Whether he focuses on basketball, music, or performance, his profound and poetic words challenge us to reimagine our culture, our country, and ourselves. Growing up in Columbus, Ohio, during the 1990s, Abdurraqib witnessed the rise of basketball legends like LeBron James, while also contemplating the nature of success and the concept of role models. This event provides an intimate and personal exploration of these themes through storytelling. Hanif Abdurraqib is a highly-acclaimed poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio. He has been recognized with a MacArthur Foundation "Genius" grant and his previous works have garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards. We kindly ask all attendees to wear a face mask/covering throughout the event to ensure health and safety. Save your spot now for this thought-provoking and inspiring evening.