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Uncle Bobbie’s X Jessie Reyez – Live Reading

October 17, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join Uncle Bobbie’s as we welcome Jessie Reyez for a special live reading of her new book of poetry, “Words of a Goat Princess”

We are so excited to welcome Grammy-nominated artist, Jessie Reyez for a special, live reading of her new book of poetry, Words of a Goat Princess.

This will be an amazing opportunity to hear the words and the thoughts and motivations behind them. A Q&A will follow so make sure you have your questions ready for Jessie.

All tickets will come with a signed copy of Words of a Goat Princess.

You don’t want to miss this!

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About the author: Jessie Reyez is a multi-platinum and award-winning recording artist, songwriter, and live performer who was born in Toronto, Canada to Colombian immigrants and raised between both worlds. Throughout her career, Reyezhas released two critically acclaimed EPs and two albums, and she has collaborated with various renowned artists including Sam Smith, DuaLipa, Eminem, Romeo Santos, and many others. Reyez is also a five-time JUNO Award winner and has received high praise from, among others, The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Complex.

About the book: A moving poetic debut from a talented artist, Words of a Goat Princess is everything you love about singer/songwriter Jessie Reyez—her rawness, her love affair with the ugly truths of humanity, and so much more.

Words of a Goat Princess is the debut poetry collection about life’s struggle and triumphs from Grammy-nominated and JUNO-award winning songwriter Jessie Reyez.

With the authenticity and heartbreaking relatability that her fans know and love her for, Reyez brings the breadth of her lived experience to the page as few recording artists can. At times ethereal and visceral, these 43 poems are carefully painted moments that expertly explore love, loss, and identity with an artistry that leaps off the page with every turn.

Through this collection of poems and stories, Jessie Reyez shows that she is more than a pop performer, she is a true artist whose star knows no limits.

Doors open at 6:00pm.

Street parking available. Wheelchair accessible entrance available.

All ticket sales are final and non-refundable

Details

Date:
October 17, 2023
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/uncle-bobbies-x-jessie-reyez-live-reading-tickets-719338670327

Venue

Greene Street Friends School
20 W. Armat Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144 United States