Leila Mottley is the author of the novel Nightcrawling, an Oprah’s Book Club pick and New York Times best seller. She was also the 2018 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate. She was born and raised in Oakland, where she continues to live.

Her debut poetry collection woke up no light was published on April 16th, and we’re so excited to celebrate her new literary baby!!

We at Octavia’s Bookshelf can’t wait to welcome her for a book discussion and signing of woke up no light, and hope you will join us! Leila will be in conversation with Morgan Parker, the incredible author of There Are More Beautiful Things Than Beyonce and Magical Negro!!

You won’t want to miss these two powerhouses together!

For more information and to register, visit the Eventbrite Link!!