Author Kalynn Bayron went on her first in-person tour for her bestselling YA fantasy This Wicked Fate last month. Bayron hit four cities from June 18–23 and attended events including book signings, live readings, conversations about the novel, and the opportunity to meet readers. We’ve gathered highlights from her appearances.
Bayron (l.) made her first stop at independent bookstore Buffalo Street Books in Ithaca, N.Y., on June 18, where she appeared in conversation with Cornell professor Misha N. Inniss-Thompson (r.) and held a signing.
Bayron preparing to sign plenty of copies for Buffalo Street Books readers.
On June 21, Bayron made an appearance at Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Mass. Bayron (l.) spoke with bookseller Kendall (r.), about her latest novel to an audience.
On June 22, Bayron appeared at the Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore in Middletown, Conn., and held a conversation with bookseller Katie Kucharski in which they discussed Bayron’s love of Greek mythology, her writing journey, and centering queer relationships in her novels.
Bayron spotted herself featured in an Essence article discussing the state of book banning alongside fellow Black authors.
Bayron outside of indie bookstore Books Are Magic in Brooklyn on June 23.
Wrapping up her tour on June 23 at Word Up Community bookstore in Bronx, N.Y., Bayron read from the first chapter of This Wicked Fate and appeared in conversation with Lo’Mas Lit Book Club facilitator Memphis Washington.
