Alanna Bennett on her book, The Education of Kia Greer, with Casey McQuiston

Author Talk: Join us for a conversation with Alanna Bennett on her debut novel, The Education of Kia Greer!

Alanna will by joined by Casey McQuiston, author of Red, White, and Royal Blue, who described The Education of Kia Greer as:

“A must-read for pop heads, reality bingers, blind item guessers, and anyone who’s ever owned a Kylie Lip Kit. Kia Greer pulls you into the hyperreality and humanity of fame like an irresistible celebrity memoir. Kia [is] a girl in glittering shadow, full of resilience and vulnerability, always looked at but never seen. This book is smart, fearless, romantic, and so very alive.” — Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White and Royal Blue.

 

ALANNA BENNETT is a screenwriter and culture writer living in Los Angeles. Born in Hollywood and raised in Portland, Oregon, she’s written for film and television, notably Roswell, New Mexico; The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy; and the Emmy-nominated XO, Kitty. Through her published work for BuzzFeed News, The New York Times, Teen Vogue, The Cut, Vulture, Refinery29, Glamour, Eater, and more, she’s tackled topics as diverse as homelessness, celebrity culture, and the cultural touchpoint that was Captain America’s butt. She also runs writing classes through her company, The Spring School. This is her first novel, but as with all her creative pursuits, Alanna is only just getting started.

 

CASEY MCQUISTON is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of romantic comedies, including One Last Stop, I Kissed Shara Wheeler, and Red, White & Royal Blue, whose writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Bon Appetit. Born and raised in southern Louisiana, Casey now lives in New York City with a poodle mix named Pepper.