The writers will celebrate the release of their new book with a live virtual event hosted by Louisville’s Carmichael’s Bookstore, in partnership with the Muhammad Ali Center.

Bestselling authors James Patterson and Kwame Alexander will celebrate the release of their new children’s book, Becoming Muhammad Ali, with a live virtual event on Monday, October 5, 2020 at 6:00pm. The ticketed event will feature the authors in conversation with Lonnie Ali, wife of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, moderated by William Carroll, board member of the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville.

Purchase of the book through Carmichael’s Bookstore in Louisville, which is hosting the event, is required to attend: https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/event/becoming-muhammad-ali-book-release-james-patterson-kwame-alexander

Fully authorized by Lonnie Ali and the Muhammad Ali Estate, Becoming Muhammad Ali follows the life of young Cassius Clay up to age 17, revealing his struggles in school, the racism he endured, his discovery of boxing, and significant events of his childhood in Louisville. The book is co-published by Jimmy Patterson Books and HMH Books for Young Readers, and written for children ages 8 and up. Rave early reviews have called it “a smash hit” (School Library Journal) and “a knockout!” (Booklist).

WHAT:                      Book Launch for Becoming Muhammad Ali

WHEN:                      Monday, October 5 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE:                   Online. Tickets available through Carmichael’s Bookstore

WHO:                         James Patterson and Kwame Alexander, in conversation with Lonnie Ali