Ebony LaDelle, author and Pace University alum, is going on a nationwide book tour to celebrate the release of her newest young adult novel, This Could Be Forever. LaDelle, who earned her MS in Publishing from Pace, has been widely recognized for her authentic voice in the YA literature scene.
LaDelle first gained national attention with her debut novel Love Radio, which earned recognition from outlets like People, who called Love Radio the best book of the summer, and Apple Books. Her latest novel, This Could Be Forever, follows a Black girl and a Brown boy as they navigate the summer before college, highlighting themes of love, identity, and ambition.
To celebrate the release, LaDelle is touring across the country and meeting her fans.
Here are the tour dates:
- Launch Event at Books of Wonder: Monday, May 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM in New York City, NY
- Enoch Pratt Library: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM in Baltimore, MD
- Kindred Stories: Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Houston, TX
- Black Romance Book Fest: Saturday, May 31 to Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Atlanta, GA
- BookPeople: Friday, June 6, 2025, at 7:00 PM in Austin, TX
- Detroit Public Library: Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Detroit, MI
- Boswell Book Company at Alice’s Garden: Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM in Milwaukee, WI
- Bronx Book Festival: Saturday, June 21, 2025, in The Bronx, NY
- Leila Mottley Book Event: Monday, June 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Detroit, MI
- Romance Con: Saturday and Sunday, September 5–6, 2025, in Minnesota
- Steamy Lit Con: Friday, October 31 to Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Anaheim, CA
LaDelle’s work not only highlights diverse characters and authentic experiences, but also encourages young readers to embrace who they are and to reach for the stars.
For more information on tour dates and event details, visit www.ebonyladelle.com.