An Author Talk with Walter Mosley
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Join Readers Nationwide for an Evening with Walter Mosley - Simultaneous broadcast to 30 Black-owned bookstores
Be part of a national, live conversation with Walter Mosley, one of the most celebrated voices in contemporary literature.
On Thursday, May 28, Mosley will appear live in Sacramento at The Guild Theater with the event streamed to 30 Black-owned bookstores nationwide and available for viewers at home. This hybrid experience brings readers together across cities and communities for a shared night of storytelling, conversation, and connection.
The discussion will center on Ghalen: A Romance in Black (Amistad, May 26, 2026), exploring themes of love, identity, and human connection that define Mosley’s work.
Malik Books is providing virtual access to this event. Your ticket includes access to the event livestream and a signed copy of Ghalen: A Romance in Black, available for pick-up at the store or shipped directly to you.
About the Author
Walter Mosley
Walter Mosley is the author of more than sixty critically acclaimed books. Several of his books have been adapted for film and television including Devil in a Blue Dress (starring Denzel Washington and Don Cheadle) and the HBO production of Always Outnumbered (starring Laurence Fishburne and Natalie Cole). His work has been translated into twenty-five languages. As an executive producer, he adapted his novel, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, for AppleTV+ and serves as a writer and executive producer for FX’s Snowfall. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Mosley now lives in Brooklyn and Los Angeles.
Thursday, May 28, 2026 5:30 pm PT
Event Details
Thursday, May 28, 2026
5:30 pm PT / 6:30 pm MT / 7:30 pm CT / 8:30 pm ET
Format• Live, in-person event in Sacramento • Simultaneous broadcast to 30 Black-owned bookstores • Virtual access for at-home viewers • Moderated conversation and audience Q&A
Join this rare opportunity to experience a truly national literary moment.
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Save The Date: Black Children's Book Festival
Sun May 24, 2026
Malik Books is hosting the 3rd annual Black Children’s Book Festival. Event Director and Author CJ Charles head up an All-Star lineup of children authors.
Black Children’s Book Festival is a powerful celebration dedicated to uplifting Black voices in children’s literature and inspiring a lifelong love of reading among young readers. This special event brings together talented Black children’s authors, illustrators, educators, and families for a day of storytelling, book talks, and interactive activities designed to reflect, empower, and educate.
Through engaging readings, author meet-and-greets, and community-centered programming, the event highlights the importance of representation in books and the impact it has on shaping identity, confidence, and imagination in children. Attendees will discover diverse stories that celebrate culture, history, and everyday experiences—ensuring every child can see themselves as the hero of their own story.
Black Children’s Book festival is more than an event—it’s a movement to nurture young minds, support Black authors, and strengthen community connections through the power of books.
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Mall - 12PM to 3PM
Authors Interested in this Years Event Contact: CJ Charles at mymotherisasuperhero@gmail.com
JOIN US FOR OVER 30 AUTHORS PERFORMING STORYTIME and Booksigning
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