Author Event: Arriel Vinson

✨ You're invited to a heartwarming evening at Whose Books with debut author Arriel Vinson, in conversation with Dr. Joy Woods Bennett from @smileitsjoy, as they celebrate Arriel’s sparkling and heartfelt YA novel in verse, Under the Neo Lights. ✨

Ariel Vinson’s Under the Neon Lights is a vibrant, heartful coming-of-age story that hits all the right notes. With rich, electric prose, Vinson brings to life a journey of love, identity, and fighting for what truly matters. It’s full of heart, hope, and the kind of moments that make us who we are.

Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Joya Goffney, this powerful coming-of-age story follows sixteen-year-old Jaelyn Coleman, who lives for Saturdays at WestSide Roll—the neighborhood roller rink where music, friendship, and freedom collide. But when a run-in with a cute new skater named Trey sparks an unexpected connection, Jae begins to navigate first love, shifting friendships, and the messy beauty of self-discovery.

📖 Join us as Arriel discusses the inspiration behind this lyrical debut, the joy of centering Black teens in love and liberation, and the importance of claiming space—on and off the skate floor.

📍 Whose Books
📅 June 25th
🕖 7PM

Come for the conversation, stay for the vibes—and don’t forget to grab a signed copy!

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