James Madison College Black History Month Symposium featuring National Book Award Winner Jason Mott

Wed, February 22, 2023 6:30 PM at Kellogg Center Auditorium

Please join us on February 22, 2023 for James Madison College’s Black History Month Symposium, featuring National Book Award Winner Jason Mott.  

The event live stream is available through Zoom. Passcode: Diversity

6:30 - 7:45 pm - Book Discussion
7:45 pm - Book signing

Jason Mott is a best-selling author. Mott's fourth book, entitled Hell of a Book, discusses racism, police violence, and the lived experiences of African Americans. Mott's book has received the following recognitions: 

• National Book Award for Fiction; 
• Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction Longlist selection; 
• 2022 Aspen Words Literary Prize Longlist selection; 
• 2022 Chatauqua Prize Finalist; 
• Joyce Carol Oates Prize Longlist selection; 
• 2022 Housatonic Book Award Winner; and 
• 2021 Sir Walter Raleigh Prize for Fiction winner 

Between Feb. 2-23, a free copy of Hell of a Book will be available in South Case Hall, Room 328A on a first-come, first-serve basis.