An Evening with Author Percival Everett | September 3
About this Event
Bexley Public Library is proud to present Percival Everett on Tuesday, September 3rd at 7:00 PM at Mees Hall, Capital University—a rare opportunity to hear from one of today’s most powerful literary voices.
Everett is a celebrated American author whose bold, genre-defying work explores race, identity, and the human experience with wit, depth, and originality. A recipient of numerous honors, including the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award and the PEN/Faulkner Award, he continues to challenge and captivate readers with every new work.
His latest novel, James—a reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told from the perspective of Jim—has been hailed as a literary triumph. It was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, the National Book Award, and the Kirkus Prize.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear directly from one of the most important voices in modern literature. Reserve your seat today!
ABOUT THE PRESENTATION
Location: Capital University's Mees Hall
Address: East Mount Street Bexley, OH 43209
Time: 7:00 pm
Cost: $35 and $15 ticket options.
Schedule
- 6:00 pm - Doors open and seating begins; book sale
- 7:00 pm - Author talk
- 8:30 pm - Book sale hosted by Gramercy Books; book signing (Limit: 2 books or items.)
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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Sponsors will be added regularly. If interested in sponsorship, contact Paige Bilotta (614.545.6942).
Lead Sponsors
Friends of Bexley Public Library
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
PERCIVAL EVERETT is a Distinguished Professor of English at USC. His latest novel, JAMES, was published in March of 2024 to great critical acclaim, winning both the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. His other titles include Dr. No (finalist for the NBCC Award for Fiction and winner of the PEN/ Jean Stein Book Award), The Trees (finalist for the Booker Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction), Telephone (finalist for the Pulitzer Prize), So Much Blue, Erasure, and I Am Not Sidney Poitier. He has received the NBCC Ivan Sandrof Life Achievement Award and The Windham Campbell Prize from Yale University. American Fiction, the feature film based on his novel Erasure, was released in 2023 and was awarded the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, the writer Danzy Senna, and their children.
Praise for Percival Everett
“Everett is a master of American literature who deserves more recognition.”
— The New York Times, Dwight Garner
“In James, Everett does more than retell a classic—he reclaims it, imbuing it with urgency, humor, and moral force.”
— NPR, Maureen Corrigan
“Percival Everett may be the most important American novelist you haven’t read—yet.”
— Los Angeles Times, David L. Ulin
FAQs
Will books will be available for purchase?
Copies of Percival Everett's books will be available for purchase before and after the program courtesy of Gramercy Books.
I'm a teacher and would like to request seats for my students.
Teachers interested in bringing groups of students should contact the Library: (614) 545-6942 or YXV0aG9yc2VyaWVzIHwgYmV4bGV5bGlicmFyeSAhIG9yZw==.
Can I purchase a ticket at the door?
If the event is not yet full, you may purchase a ticket onsite. Please know that there are a limited number of seats and that ticket availability may be limited. No entry is allowed without a ticket.
May I choose my seat?
Yes, you may select your seats based on what is available.
Can accommodations be made for guests with disabilities?
Guests with disabilities may contact the Library to request tickets with handicap-accessible seating or to request any other necessary accommodations: (614) 545-6942 or YXV0aG9yc2VyaWVzIHwgYmV4bGV5bGlicmFyeSAhIG9yZw==.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
You may bring your printed or electronic ticket to check-in at the event.
What time does seating begin?
Doors open and seating begins at 6:00 pm.
How does the book signing work?
Every effort will be made to accomodate everyone who would like to participate in the book signing. Guests will be released by row, continuing from front to back. Please note there is a limit of 2 books (or items) per guest.
Please note that the book signing may take some time. These are large events and the author is given the opportunity to interact with guests as they choose, so lines may be long.
Who can I contact with any questions?
Contact the Library at (614) 545-6942 or YXV0aG9yc2VyaWVzIHwgYmV4bGV5bGlicmFyeSAhIG9yZw==.
| Ticket Information | Ticket Price |
|---|---|
| Primary Ticket | USD 39 |
| Basic Ticket | USD 18 |
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