# Event Details - **Event Name**: SOLD OUT! Chris Smalls with Katie Johnston: When the Revolution Comes - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Read on for important details for this Brookline Booksmith event.About this EventWe have reached capacity and this event is sold out. There will not be a waitlist. Signed books are available to order through this page, to be picked up or shipped after the event.Join us at Brookline Booksmith to celebrate the release of When the Revolution Comes with author Chris Smalls, in conversation with Katie Johnston.Register for the event!RSVP to let us know you're coming! Depending on the volume of responses, an RSVP may be required for entrance to the event. In the event that we reach capacity and have to close RSVPs, there will not be a waiting list.Get your copy!EVENT ATTENDEES: Preorder your copy of When the Revolution Comes through this page. Books will also be available for purchase at the event. Books can be picked up 30 minutes before the event in the event space.CAN'T MAKE IT TO THE EVENT? Preorder the book here to have it signed, and choose to have it held for pickup or shipped from the store!Book orders are processed for pickup or shipping after ticket sales have closed.Event accessibilityThis event will take place at street level.If possible, events are livestreamed. Check out our store YouTube channel for livestream updates.ASL interpretation may be provided (based on the availability of interpreters) but must be requested at least 2 weeks in advance of the event.Please email us at ticketing@brooklinebooksmith.com as soon as possible if you require ASL interpretation, guaranteed seating, or other accommodations. Seats are limited.We will do our best to serve your needs! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2516bf30-64d7-11f1-b0cd-3d53ebb3454a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc000101-gmir.jpg When the Revolution Comes: A Fight for the Future of the Working ClassFrom one of the most electric and consequential figures to emerge from the contemporary American labor movement, the remarkable story of his battle to create the first Amazon union in the U.S. and a powerful call to arms on behalf of the working classIn the early days of the Covid pandemic, warehouse worker Chris Smalls and his colleagues continued showing up as the rest of the world was shutting down. A dedicated and experienced Amazon employee, increasingly frustrated by the inner workings of the retail giant, Smalls had already felt himself reaching a breaking point. So, when coworkers around him began falling ill, and with no transparency or assurances of safety coming from those in charge, he made the only choice left available to him. He staged a walkout with friend Derrick Palmer, eventually finding himself on the picket line without a job. But what began as a demand to keep essential employees safe in a crisis would grow into a movement devoted to achieving dignity and security for the American wage worker, sparking a groundswell of organizers at the most notable companies across the nation—including Starbucks, Trader Joe's, and Apple—and leading to lasting change for labor.When the Revolution Comes is the riveting inside story of how a young Black man from Hackensack, NJ with little-to-no resources led a scrappy band of Staten Island warehouse workers in an improbable fight against Amazon, the second largest private employer in the U.S., and won. This epic David-and-Goliath tale traces Smalls’ dramatic story, from a childhood spent navigating his dad’s stints in and out of Pr*son to his early pursuits of a career in music; from his years of sacrifice and economic uncertainty as a father of three, fighting a miasma of warehouse managerial politics in an effort to make ends meet, to his ascension as the leader of a new generation’s labor movement.A deeply personal and eye-opening account of the creation of the Amazon Labor Union, When the Revolution Comes is both a searing exposé of what it’s like to be working class in America today as well as the empowering story of what is possible when the overworked, underpaid, and disempowered join together, a movement born in community.Chris Smalls is the co-founder and former president of the Amazon Labor Union. Under his leadership, the ALU successfully unionized an Amazon warehouse: a historic victory for workers' rights in America. A Fortune “40 Under 40” honoree, he was named to the Time 100 list of the most influential people of 2022, alongside his fellow union organizer Derrick Palmer. When the Revolution Comes is his first book.Katie Johnston writes about work and income inequality for the Boston Globe. She also edits the Globe's annual Top Places to Work magazine. Katie has been at the Globe since 2002, where she has also worked as a copy editor, entertainment editor, music editor, and travel/workplace reporter. She previously worked at The Gazette in Colorado Springs and the Itemizer-Observer in Dallas, Ore., and has a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder.About Brookline BooksmithBrookline Booksmith, thriving in the heart of Coolidge Corner in Brookline, Massachusetts, since 1961, is one of New England’s premier independent bookstores. We offer a vast selection of books, ranging from current bestsellers to the most eclectic titles. We are also known for our beautiful and inspired gifts. Customers buy and sell gently used books in our treasured Used Book Cellar and enjoy our bountiful bargain book selection. We host award-winning events series (including our groundbreaking Transnational Literature Series), offering more than 300 author talks, community conversations, and book clubs annually. Find more at brooklinebooksmith.com! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brookline/sold-out-chris-smalls-with-katie-johnston-when-the-revolution-comes/100001988135726477 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, entertainment, music, virtual, performances, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Brookline Booksmith - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 47.3, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brookline - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Brookline Booksmith - **lat**: 42.34263869999999 - **long**: -71.12171390000003 - **full address**: Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SOLD OUT! Chris Smalls with Katie Johnston: When the Revolution Comes - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/248f7138f8184573b9ff5058a05c8d6079df323a7f02ad1c914ae38c47df01cb-rimg-w1200-h600-dcdadada-gmir.jpg?v=1777768630 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SOLD OUT! Chris Smalls with Katie Johnston: When the Revolution Comes being held? - **A:** SOLD OUT! Chris Smalls with Katie Johnston: When the Revolution Comes takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Brookline Booksmith, 279 Harvard Street, Brookline, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SOLD OUT! Chris Smalls with Katie Johnston: When the Revolution Comes? - **A:** SOLD OUT! Chris Smalls with Katie Johnston: When the Revolution Comes is organized by Brookline Booksmith. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SOLD OUT! Chris Smalls with Katie Johnston: When the Revolution Comes is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brookline, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If SOLD OUT! Chris Smalls with Katie Johnston: When the Revolution Comes sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "SOLD OUT! 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