A Visit from Author Jason Schachter McKinney
Sat, Dec 20
|Wonderland Bookshop
Meet Milwaukee-born author, singer, actor, and composer Jason Schachter McKinney! Jason will be visiting Wonderland to share his new children's book, "Jason Belongs", about his own experiences with identity and belonging growing up both Black and Jewish. RSVP below to join!
Time & Location
Dec 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Wonderland Bookshop, 4001 N Downer Ave, Shorewood, WI 53211, USA
About the event
Meet Milwaukee-born author Jason McKinney! He is a singer, actor, and composer, serves as Music Director and Cantorial Soloist at Temple Emanuel in Winston-Salem. He has toured internationally with Porgy and Bess and created works like Moments with Paul. Also a community leader, he co-authored Jason Belongs and chairs Winston-Salem’s Human Relations Commission.
Jason will be visiting Wonderland to share his new children's book Jason Belongs, about his own experiences with identity and belonging growing up both Black and Jewish. RSVP above to meet Jason and hear his story!
The true story of Jason Schachter McKinney.
Jason has a big voice. He sings everywhere—until a whisper runs through his Jewish day school: Jason is Black. Is he really Jewish? “Can I be both Black and Jewish?” wonders Jason. He stops caring about Jewish songs and prayers.
His African ancestors’ music continues to touch Jason’s heart and spirit, but he longs for a…