Celebrate Tarriona's latest poetry collection, The Thing About Falling!

EVENT DEETS

When: Sunday, November 22 @ 6 PM

Where: Kindred Stories: (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: 

• RSVP WITH BOOK to reserve your seat and purchase a copy The Thing About Falling, supporting both the author and our store programming. The book will be available for pickup at the event.
• RSVP WITH POETRY BUNDLE to reserve your seat and purchase a copies of The Thing About Falling and Vulnerale AF, supporting both the author and our store programming. The book will be available for pickup at the event.

This event will include a live book signing and photo opportunity. There will be no author reading or conversation. 

Event begins at 6 PM. Line forms at 5:30 PM. Please do not line up before 5:30 PM. You will be asked to get back in your vehicle before 5:30 PM.

If you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend the signing, your ticket is non-refundable. An email will be sent to all attendees before and after the event with instructions on how to receive your book. Books must be claimed within 14 days following the event. If your book is not retrieved it will be returned to the publisher and will not be available for pick up in the future.

ABOUT THE BOOK

From Grammy award-winning spoken word artist and poet Tarriona ‘Tank’ Ball comes a powerful second collection of poetry about falling out of love and into a renewed sense of self.

After getting “vulnerable AF” on her 2021 book tour, Tank realized she was truly ready to move on from her first love. In The Thing About Falling, she writes about that experience as well as what followed—a period of shallow comfort, followed by a much deeper transformation.

Organized in sections that follow the author from heartbreak to rebound to new love, the poetry that flows is an honest, witty, and effortlessly charming account of one woman’s journey back to herself.

For the teenage reader facing their first heartbreak or the thirty-something looking for the strength to risk love again, The Thing About Falling is a heartfelt reminder that love is always worth the fall.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tarriona “Tank” Ball is a powerhouse of creative energy—a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and celebrated poet whose artistry defies the boundaries of genre. As the magnetic frontwoman of the New Orleans-based ensemble Tank and The Bangas, she has become a global ambassador for the city’s vibrant, soul-drenched musical heritage.

Born and raised in the heart of New Orleans, Ball’s foundation in the spoken-word scene is the heartbeat of her work. Her ability to weave poignant, cinematic lyrics with a vocal range that shifts effortlessly from a whisper to a roar has earned her a reputation as one of the most compelling performers of her generation. Under her leadership, the band catapulted to national stardom after winning the 2017 NPR Tiny Desk Contest, a victory that showcased their eclectic fusion of jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and gospel to millions.

A true "artist’s artist," Ball has become a sought-after collaborator, working alongside icons and innovators such as Norah Jones, Robert Glasper, Jill Scott, Lalah Hathaway, Terence Blanchard, and Lucky Daye. Her influence extends far beyond the microphone; she is a 4-time Grammy nominee and a literary force, having released her debut poetry collection, Vulnerable AF, in 2021 to critical acclaim, with her highly anticipated follow-up, The Thing About Falling, which released in Fall 2025.

Expanding her reach into television, Ball earned an Emmy nomination for her role as the host of the PBS digital series Ritual, where she explores the intersections of culture and tradition. Whether through a microphone, a pen, or a camera lens, Tarriona “Tank” Ball remains a singular voice dedicated to the radical power of joy and the raw beauty of the human experience.