Jennifer Clement on her new book: An opportunity to hear the internationally well-known poet and novelist, Jennifer Clement, speaking about her highly acclaimed memoire of her childhood in Mexico and her young adulthood living in New York in the 1980’s. Amongst the glowing worldwide accolades Jennifer received for The Promised Party was a review by Hatchards in Cheltenham: “Jennifer Clement presents beautifully poetic snapshots of a life suffused by the arts, from her early years in Mexico City, to her young adulthood in New York. Her Mexico is that of Frida Kahlo, whose house is just a couple of blocks away. Her New York is that of Haring, Warhol and Basquiat. Then there’s her own artistic expression, first through dance, then evolving into poetry and prose, as she paints with words. The Promised Party also feels like a love letter to the power of friendship, the families we build when we connect with people on a creative level. This is the kind of book that will find a forever place on your bookcase!