Program Type:
Bloomington ReadsAge Group:
AdultProgram Description
Our 2026 Bloomington Reads program series concludes with an evening with Edward Kelsey Moore, author of The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can Eat. His presentation about our highlighted title will be followed by a Q and A session and a book signing. Attendees may purchase a book for signing at the event or purchase the title online in advance through Bobzbay at bit.ly/bobzbayonline.
This program will also be streamed live on the BPL YouTube channel, so you can join from the comfort of your home. (Please note that at-home viewers will not be able to participate in the Q & A session beyond observing.)
Edward’s essays and short fiction have appeared in the New York Times and a number of literary magazines, including Inkwell, African American Review, Ninth Letter, and Indiana Review. His work has also appeared on Chicago Public Radio and Minnesota Public Radio. Additionally, he is the author of the second Supremes novel titled The Supremes Sing the Happy Heartache Blues.
In addition to writing and storytelling, Edward maintains a career as a professional cellist. His playing has been featured on multiple classical, pop, and jazz recordings and he has toured nationally and internationally. For many years, he has also worked as a teacher, preparing the next generation of musicians and writers.
The Supremes at Earl’s All-You-Can-Eat was chosen as a Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers selection and was also named an Illinois Reads book by the Illinois Reading Council. Edward was awarded the First Novelist Award by the Black Caucus of the American Library Association and received an Illinois Arts Council award. A film adaptation of the book was released by Searchlight Pictures in 2024.
Questions about this program can be emailed to Marcie at reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org.
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During Bloomington Reads, the library provides many copies of a featured book title in multiple formats. Area residents are encouraged to read the title, discuss it with their peers, and attend corresponding programs which will focus on themes found in the book. The 2026 programming series will culminate with an author presentation on Thursday, April 23, at 6pm at the library.
Disclaimer(s)
Hearing Device Assistance
To accommodate hard-of-hearing patrons, the library offers the use of assistive listening devices in each Community Room and in each Children’s Program Room. For these devices to work, the presenter must use the room’s sound system. For the clearest sound, make sure the device is unobstructed by clothing or jewelry and sit in the first few rows.
If you experience connectivity issues, please let a staff member know. A guide on using the assistive listening devices is available.