Past Events

PBS Books, in partnership with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is pleased to interview Dr. Randal Maurice Jelks, author of “Letters to Martin: Meditations on Democracy in Black America”. His book contains 12 meditations on contemporary political struggles for our society. The moderator of the conversation will be Venise Wagner. Written in the form of letters to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jelks will provide insights his work that speaks specifically to the many public issues we presently confront in the United States—economic inequality, freedom of assembly, police brutality, ongoing social class conflicts and geopolitics. […]

 Tuesday, January 18, 2022, is a day to contemplate our shared values and create the blueprint together for #HowWeHeal from the effects of racism. The National Day of Racial Healing is an opportunity to bring ALL people together in their common humanity and inspire collective action to create a more just and equitable world. Since its launch in 2017, this day has been observed every year on the Tuesday following Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Broadcast journalist Soledad O'Brien has just been announced as this year's host. The National Day of Racial Healing Virtual Livestream happens at Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 3PM ET / 12PM PT. PBS Books […]

In recognition of his 80th birthday, PBS Books, USA TODAY and the Muhammad Ali Center will present “Champion of Service: Celebrating Muhammad Ali,” a live virtual event at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022, on the PBS Books Facebook page. Additional partners include the Louisville Courier Journal, Metro Louisville United Way, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and Kentucky Educational Television (KET). Known as the G.O.A.T. for his success inside the boxing ring, this program will explore how Muhammad Ali became a champion of humanitarianism through his commitment to service outside of the ring. Featuring Muhammad’s family members and close […]

Join PBS Books for a conversation with Ben Vanstone, Writer and Executive Producer of All Creatures Great and Small. As the writer and Executive Producer, Vanstone will discuss Season 2 and provide insights into the adaptation of All Creatures Great and Small, the classic story written by James Herriot. Season 2 begins on Sunday, January 9, 2022, 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. All Creatures Great and Small returns for an all-new season of heartfelt moments, friendship, and mischief! Transport yourself back to the Yorkshire Dales once again with James, Siegfried Farnon, Tristan Farnon, Helen Alderson, Mrs. Hall, and more. After the events […]

Join PBS Books in conversation with John U. Bacon, author of Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons In Leadership From America's Worst High School Hockey Team. About the Author Award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, John U. Bacon, has written a new book about his experience coaching one of the worst high school hockey teams in the U.S. to historic success. When many coaches, school officials, and fans had given up on the teens, Bacon's book Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America’s Worst High School Hockey Team details the strategies that led to the team's turnaround -- and the […]

Between the holiday parties and resolution setting - it's important to take some time at the end of the year to check in on your finances. Review your investing strategies, rebalance your portfolios, and revamp your budget to set yourself up for the new year. Join us for the End-of-Year Financial Checklist. Panelists: https://www.pbsbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Chris-Browning.jpeg CHRIS BROWNING, Founder and Host of the 'Popcorn Finance' podcast   https://www.pbsbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/MARGUERITA-CHENG.jpg MARGUERITA CHENG, a Certified Financial Planner   https://www.pbsbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Laura-Adams.jpeg LAURA ADAMS, a personal finance expert and award-winning author https://www.pbsbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Pam-Krueger.jpg PAM KRUEGER, creator of the MoneyTrack series seen on Public Television stations, and a co-host of the […]

Tuesday, December 14 at 8:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM PST. PBS Books presents this VIRTUAL TALK with world-renowned Ashley Pharoah, screenwriter of the new MASTERPIECE adaptation Around the World in Eighty Days.  Around the World in Eighty Days is the classic adventure novel by Jules Verne. A new, 8-part adaptation of the novel airs on MASTERPIECE beginning January 2, 2022. Our guest is its creator, writer, and executive producer—Ashley Pharoah. In Jules Verne’s story, wealthy Victorian eccentric Phileas Fogg wagers he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. David Tennant stars as literature’s greatest explorer; he’s joined by Ibrahim Koma and Leonie Benesch, who costar as his intrepid traveling companions. Don't miss getting an inside-look at […]

 PBS Books presents this Author Talk with best-selling and award-winning author and illustrator Jan Brett as she discusses her latest holiday book The Nutcracker. PBS will air The Nutcracker during December—check your local listing. About the Author Jan Brett is the New York Times #1 bestselling artist/author of over 35 picture books which have sold over 42 million copies combined. Her books have been chosen as “Best Children’s Books of the Year” by The New Yorker, Parents, Redbook, and others. Brett lives in Norwell, MA   Sponsored by: https://www.pbsbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/aaa-orbit-logo.png

https://www.pbsbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Randall-Rutta-1.png Randall Rutta, Chief Executive Officer at National Health Council https://www.pbsbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Myles-Ma.png Myles Ma, a health care expert and senior managing editor of Easy Money, the personal finance newsletter from Policygenius https://www.pbsbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Kim-Lankford-1.png Kim Lankford, a financial journalist who's written about Medicare and personal finance for AARP, U.S. News & World Report, the Washington Post, Next Avenue, and other publications https://www.pbsbooks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Laura-Adams.png Laura Adams, a personal finance expert and award-winning author

PBS Books presents this Author Talk with Claire Lerner, helping parents get ready for the holidays with their children. Through stories from her practice, Lerner will provide tips to empower parents on how to make critical mindshifts and enable us to see their children’s behaviors through a new lens. Lerner will share highlights from her book and provide insights into how to establish a new path. roadmap for how to tune into the root causes of children’s behavior and how to create and implement strategies that are tailored to the unique needs of each child and family. About the Author Claire […]