BAAM x Shore Lit: An Afternoon and Evening with Lawrence Burney

Building African American Minds, Inc. welcomes Lawrence Burney, 2026 One Maryland One Book author, for a full day of programming on Saturday, October 3, 2026.

Author Book Talk | 5:00–7:00 PM
BAAM Athletic Center, 21 Jowite St, Easton, MD

Lawrence Burney discusses No Sense in Wishing, this year’s One Maryland One Book selection, in conversation with broadcast journalist and video producer Alana Yzola-Daly. A book signing follows the talk, with copies available for purchase courtesy of Book Hounds. Free and open to the public. Registration appreciated but not required.

About Lawrence Burney

Lawrence Burney is a writer, critic, and founder of True Laurels, an independent magazine covering Baltimore’s music and culture scene. His work has appeared in New York Magazine, GQ, and Pitchfork, and he has held positions at The Fader, VICE, and The Baltimore Banner. No Sense in Wishing is his first book. Follow him on Instagram and X @TrueLaurels.

Presented in partnership with Maryland Humanities, One Maryland One Book, Shore Lit, and the Talbot County Free Library.