In celebration of this year's Black History Month theme: the arts, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is excited to host Paul Alexander to celebrate the life and legacy of Billie Holiday.

Biographer, Paul Alexander will discuss his book Bitter Crop:The Heartache and Triumph of Billie Holiday’s Last Year with a moderator, answer questions from the audience, and sign copies of the book. Register for your seat and learn more about the author and book below.

This program is sponsored by the DC Public Library Foundation and the Anacostia Community Museum. Select copies of Bitter Crop:The Heartache and Triumph of Billie Holiday’s Last Year will be gifted to attendees while supplies last.