The Detroit Writing Room Summer Author Series is excited to feature Sonali Dev and A.H. Kim for our June event highlighting Jane Austen retellings!

Sonali Dev is the award-winning author of "The Emma Project" (William Morrow, 2022). In part 4 of the heartwarming Jane Austen-inspired rom-com series, "Emma" gets a fresh Indian-American twist.

A.H. Kim is the acclaimed author of “Relative Strangers" (Graydon House, 2024). A timely spin on “Sense and Sensibility,” the 21st century family drama features two half-Korean sisters, their ex-hippie mother, multiple messy love affairs and one explosive secret that could ruin everything.

Join us Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. for an intimate book talk and signing at the historic Whitney mansion in Detroit.

Guests will enjoy drinks and hors d'oeuvres during a meet-and-greet with the authors in the Whitney’s garden (weather permitting). The event includes two author talks, an opportunity to ask questions during Q&A and book signings. There will also be signed book giveaways and other raffle prizes!

All 2024 Author Series proceeds benefit the DWR's nonprofit arm Coaching Detroit Forward, which offers free writing and photography programs for Detroit high school students.