BSP with the New Writing Series featuring Lashon Daley

A Reading and Discussion 

Lashon Daley is a children’s literature scholar and writer, whose work focuses on representations of girls of color, in particular, Black girls. She is an assistant professor and is also the director of the National Center for the Study of Children’s Literature at SDSU. Her children’s picture book, Mr. Okra Sells Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, was published by Pelican Publishing. As a scholar, writer and performer, Lashon thrives on bridging communities together through movement and storytelling.

The spring 2025 New Writing Series is made possible through the generous support of UCSD's Department of Literature, the Black Studies Project, the Archive for New Poetry, and Mandeville Art Gallery. Recordings at library.ucsd.edu/dc/collection/bb9011853x

Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 | 5:00-6:30 PM (PST)

Seuss Room, Geisel Library UCSD (campus map)