Join See Jane Write founder Javacia Harris Bowser for an insightful and thought-provoking event, Behind the Story: Mayor Woodfin and Edward T. Bowser on Son of Birmingham, on Friday, January 24th, from 5 to 7 PM at the Birmingham Public Library Central Branch, located at 2100 Park Place, Birmingham, AL 35203. This special evening will feature Mayor Randall Woodfin and his co-writer Edward T. Bowser, as they discuss the compelling journey behind Mayor Woodfin’s debut memoir, Son of Birmingham. The conversation will explore themes of Birmingham’s evolving identity, the fight against gun violence, and the influence of Southern culture on the world’s ongoing quest for freedom. Attendees will also gain insights into the writing process and how hip-hop and pop culture shaped the book’s narrative. The event kicks off with a book signing at 5 PM, followed by the main discussion at 6 PM. Books will be available for purchase from Thank You Books. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the authors and dive deeper into the story that captures the spirit and struggles of Birmingham.