Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gregory Pardlo will discuss his latest book Air Traffic: A Memoir of Ambition and Manhood in America featuring readings by special guest poet Peace Bell, 2017 Grand Slam Champion and host of the weekly "Open Mind Mic Series" at They Say. An audience Q & A session and book signing will take place following the presentation. Main Library 5201 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48202 Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the Friends Conference Room. Copies of the book will be available for purchase from the Source Booksellers. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gregory-pardlo-wsg-peace-bell-tickets-45615371805?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=escb&utm-source=cp&utm-term=listing -- "Public libraries are for everybody. It's the idea of leveling the playing field—leveling them up so that no matter the class, race, gender, or religion, there should be no barrier between you and the opportunity to learn." (Charles Ogletree)