Elizabeth Acevedo: Clap When You Land
Date/Time: Friday 11 February 2022 17:00-18:00
Venue: Al Joud Ballroom 2, Hilton, Al Habtoor City
Language: English
Age: 14+
Session No: 63
Award-winning Dominican-American author Elizabeth Acevedo will be reading from her novel in verse Clap when You Land and exploring its many themes in conversation, including grief, love, and the bonds that can connect us. Inspired by real-life events, Clap When You Land features two sisters who discover their relationship only after their father’s death and are forced to grapple with family secrets.
Elizabeth Acevedo is a New York Times bestselling author and National Poetry Slam champion.
Elizabeth Acevedo is a New York Times bestselling author and National Poetry Slam champion.