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Meet Saeed Jones, a renowned writer and speaker who shapes conversations on identity, resilience, and community through poetry and memoir. Born in Memphis on November 26, 1985, Jones grew up in Lewisville, Texas, and now shapes public discourse from Columbus, Ohio, and beyond. A category-defying voice in contemporary literature, Jones has authored poetry collections such as Prelude to Bruise and Alive at the End of the World, and the memoir How We Fight for Our Lives, which earned the 2019 Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction and the 2020 Lambda Literary Award.

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As a performer, writer, and editor, Jones brings a thoughtful, rigorous perspective to readings, talks, and collaborative projects. He’s part of The People’s Project, a Sally Jones & Maggie Smith anthology collaboration released by Washington Square Press in September 2025, offering poetry, essays, and art. Whether you’re seeking an intimate reading or a dynamic keynote, you’ll find Jones delivering honest, incisive storytelling with a steady, welcoming cadence.

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Below you’ll find upcoming appearances, including keynote engagements, book events, and festival appearances. Secure your seats early—Jones’ sessions are known to fill quickly for audiences seeking meaningful literary conversation and community connection.

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Upcoming engagements span major conferences, universities, and city bookstores. Highlights include the ACRL 2025 Conference Closing Keynote in Minneapolis (Apr 2–5, 2025) and DC-area discussions around The People’s Project in September 2025, with additional stops in New York City and Decatur, GA for the Decatur Book Festival. For real-time updates, follow Saeed Jones on social media and check venue calendars for date-to-date listings. We’ve got you covered with verified venues, reliable scheduling, and direct links to official pages and social profiles.

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Social handles and official sites: follow TheFerocity on Twitter/X for Jones’ public commentary and updates, and visit Poetry Foundation for author bios and background. Official pages for The People’s Project and The Decatur Book Festival offer calendar details and ticketing links. When you’re ready to attend, we’ll help you secure your seats with straightforward, no-fuss purchasing.

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  • Biography: Born November 26, 1985 in Memphis, Tennessee; grew up in Lewisville, Texas; later based in Columbus, Ohio; currently active as a writer and speaker. (Source: Wikipedia biography and related pages) ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saeed_Jones))
  • Genres: Poetry and memoir/nonfiction; Jones’s work spans poetry collections (Prelude to Bruise, Alive at the End of the World) and memoir (How We Fight for Our Lives), plus later collaborative anthology work. (Source: Wikipedia, Poetry Foundation) ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saeed_Jones))
  • Major awards: 2019 Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction (How We Fight for Our Lives); 2020 Lambda Literary Award (memoir); 2015 PEN/Joyce Osterweil Award for Poetry; 2014 National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. (Source: ACRL page notes Kirkus/Lambda; other bios note earlier awards) ([acrl.ala.org](https://acrl.ala.org/acrlinsider/saeed-jones-announced-as-acrl-2025-closing-keynote-speaker/))
  • Discography and singles: Jones is a writer/poet, not a musician; no albums or singles to list. (Discography and singles field will be empty by design)
  • 2025 appearances around The People’s Project: • Sep 8, 2025 – The People’s Project events in DC (Politics & Prose and/or GW in DC) • Sep 10, 2025 – Book event with Maggie Smith in New York City/ SJNY (Brooklyn) • Sep 8–9, 2025 – DC-area talks (GW calendar confirms Sep 8; Maggie Smith site confirms DC events) ([calendar.gwu.edu](https://calendar.gwu.edu/event/gw-and-pp-present-saeed-jones-maggie-smith-the-peoples-project?utm_source=openai))
  • 2025 Decatur Book Festival: Keynote conversation with The People’s Project on Oct 3, 2025 in Decatur, GA (First Baptist Church Sanctuary) and related events in the festival program. (Dates and venue confirmed by DBF pages) ([decaturbookfestival.com](https://www.decaturbookfestival.com/festivalschedule?utm_source=openai))

Upcoming engagements span major conferences, universities, and city bookstores. Highlights include the ACRL 2025 Conference Closing Keynote in Minneapolis (Apr 2–5, 2025) and DC-area discussions around The People’s Project in September 2025, with additional stops in New York City and Decatur, GA for the Decatur Book Festival. For real-time updates, follow Saeed Jones on social media and check venue calendars for date-to-date listings. We’ve got you covered with verified venues, reliable scheduling, and direct links to official pages and social profiles.

Social handles and official sites: follow TheFerocity on Twitter/X for Jones’ public commentary and updates, and visit Poetry Foundation for author bios and background. Official pages for The People’s Project and The Decatur Book Festival offer calendar details and ticketing links. When you’re ready to attend, we’ll help you secure your seats with straightforward, no-fuss purchasing.

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