Meet the Author: Paterson Joseph
Join us to meet bestselling author and actor Paterson Joseph on Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 pm! Paterson is a beloved British actor and writer that has been on Vigil, Naughts + Crosses, Wonka, and Boat Story, and has also starred in The Leftovers and Law & Order UK. He has won the Royal Society of Literature’s Christopher Bland prize and the Historical Writers’ Association Debut Historical Crown 2023 Award. During this event, Paterson will talk about his writing journey and life experiences. A book signing will follow.
His debut novel, The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho, is a story that begins on a slave ship in the Atlantic and ends at the very center of London life. It is a lush and immersive tale of adventure, artistry, romance, and freedom set in eighteenth-century England and based on the true story of the first Black person to vote in Britain, who lead the fight to end slavery. Paterson channels the writing style of the day and draws diaries to give voice to his interior life.
No registration is required. To learn more, call (419) 352-5050 or email woodref@wcdpl.org.
- Date:
- Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Time:
- 7:00pm - 8:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Atrium
- Campus:
- Bowling Green Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Author Visit Information Services