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The UMass Amherst Libraries present Cody Keenan in Conversation with Joseph Kennedy III
The UMass Amherst Libraries cordially extend an exclusive invitation to hear New York Times bestselling author Cody Keenan as he speaks with Joseph Kennedy III, the U.S. special envoy for Northern Ireland.
Keenan, a political advisor who served as President Obama's chief speechwriter, will discuss insights from his New York Times bestseller Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America. We hope you will join us for this exceptional event.
5:30 p.m. Reception with welcome remarks by UMass President Marty Meehan and Nandita S. Mani, PhD, Dean of University Libraries
6:30 p.m. Conversation and Q&A with Cody Keenan and Joe Kennedy followed by book signing
RSVP here!
Annapolis Book Festival
Cody will be in conversation with Jen Palmieri!
The Annapolis Book Festival is free to attend and open to all!
Every year thousands of people enjoy this community Festival that celebrates the beauty, power, passion, and excitement of the written word.
The Festival will celebrate its 20th year in 2023, bringing nationally renowned authors to the community to discuss their books and the craft of writing and featuring a day filled with children's activities, live music, food, and a huge used book sale.
NYC: NORTHWESTERN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION presents an evening with cody keenan
Northwestern Alumni can join Cody for an in-person in New York City. Information to come from Northwestern University!
NYC: Book Club Bar
Details here to come hang out with Cody and friends at Book Club Bar in the East Village!
NEW EVENT! The Book Stall in Conversation with Josh Earnest
The Book Stall is thrilled to host speechwriter and author Cody Keenan for an in-store conversation with Josh Earnest about Cody’s new book GRACE: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America.
RSVP here!
Ridgefield, CT: Ridgefield Public Library and Books on the Common
Ridgefield’s Books on the Common will have copies for purchase and signing.
Event information here!
Boston: Edward M Kennedy Institute for the US Senate
Claim your seat in the Senate chamber here!
Join former Kennedy staffer and Edward M. Kennedy Institute board member Cody Keenan, Barack Obama’s former chief speechwriter, for a fascinating conversation about Keenan’s latest book, Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America.
Chicago: Chicago Public Library with valerie jarrett
Chicago Public Library is pleased to welcome Cody Keenan in conversation with Valerie Jarrett.
Event information here!
Madison, WI: Wisconsin Book Festival with pete souza
The Wisconsin Book Festival, presented by Madison Public Library in partnership with Madison Public Library Foundation, presents free, public author events that celebrate books and spark conversations.
Event information here!
Seattle: Town Hall with marcus harrison green
RSVP here to join Cody Keenan and Marcus Harrison Green at Town Hall in Seattle!
Los Angeles: LA Public library Aloud! lecture series with jon favreau
ALOUD is the Library Foundation of Los Angeles’ celebrated literary series of conversations, readings and performances at the downtown Central Library.
Reserve your space here!
Chicago: Axe Files Live!
Join David Axelrod and Cody Keenan for a live taping of The Axe Files at The University of Chicago!
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Boston: Harvard Book Store with Governor deval patrick
Harvard Book Store welcomes CODY KEENAN, Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter, for a discussion of his new book, Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America. He will be joined in conversation by DEVAL PATRICK, former Governor of Massachusetts.
NYC: NeueHouse with kal penn
Join Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter Cody Keenan and his friend from work—actor, writer, producer, and former White House aide Kal Penn—to celebrate the release of Keenan’s new book, GRACE: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America. Cody and Kal will join us on stage for a conversation followed by an audience Q&A.
RSVP here!
VIRTUAL EVENT: The New Republic's Run-Up Live
Join The New Republic for a livestream of The Run-Up Live! TNR staff writers Grace Segers and Daniel Strauss talk to Cody Keenan on his new book “Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America.”
Sign up and join the live event here!
VIRTUAL EVENT: Exclusive PREVIEW of grace FOR Northwestern AlumNI
Event information and RSVP here!