Nigerian novelist and short-story writer ‘Pemi Aguda, recently profiled as a “First Fiction” debut writer by Poets & Writers magazine, will read from her acclaimed collection Ghost Roots. True to its name, the book weaves horror, fantasy, and myth in short stories that explore women’s roles and female relationships as well as family conflict and identity. The reading will include audience Q&A, and will be followed by a book-signing.

Parking/getting there: The Beverly Theater is located next to The Writer’s Block at 515 S 6th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101. Street parking is available off Bonneville between 6th and 10th. For additional information about parking/getting to The Beverly Theater.

Questions? Please email blackmountaininstitute@unlv.edu or call (702) 895-5542.