City Tavern Preservation Foundation invites you to join us for a celebration of the 25th anniversary of Breena Clarke’s beloved novel River, Cross My Heart, an Oprah book club selection. Her debut novel depicts the life of an African American family and the Georgetown community in the early 20th century.
Breena Clarke in conversation with D.C. writer and artist Darlene R. Taylor of Howard University.
Recollecting and Retelling Black Georgetown: Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the publication of River, Cross My Heart, Breena Clarke discusses how history and fiction come together in a young girl’s story.
Thursday, April 25th
3206 M St NW, Washington, DC
Attendance is free
City Tavern
Registration available on Eventbrite
Doors open | 6 pm Presentation Begins | 6:30 pm
