An Evening with Jayne Kennedy
Sep 20, 2025
Starting: 7:00 PM
Reflect on a groundbreaking career in sports, television and media as Jayne Kennedy visits Books & Books in Coral Gables to discuss her new memoir, Plain Jayne. Blending personal storytelling with cultural insight, the book traces Kennedy’s trailblazing path—from winning Miss Ohio USA to becoming a pioneering sports broadcaster and media icon.
Presented by Books & Books and the Books & Books Literary Foundation, An Evening with Jayne Kennedy takes place Saturday, September 20. Tickets are required and include one copy of the book. A limited number of $5 guest passes are available for those attending with a ticket holder. Books will be distributed at check-in.
Kennedy’s memoir offers an unfiltered account of her career, challenges and impact on the entertainment and sports industries, highlighting her role as a barrier-breaker and advocate for Black and female representation in media.