Jacqueline Woodson is an author of books for all ages. She was named the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2018-19 by the Library of Congress.
Her books touch on a variety of themes including gender, African-American society and history, and economic status.
Her several awards include The Poetry Foundation’s Young People’s Poet Laureate, Newbery Honor Medal, Coretta Scott King Award, and The Caldecott Medal.
Wednesday, June 12 | 6:00 pm
Old National Events Plaza’s Aiken Theatre