Author Works: David Hugo Barrett & "A Newark Childhood"

David Hugo Barrett Reading and Discussing “A Newark Childhood”

Come hear Howard County resident David Hugo Barrett reading and discussing his memoir about growing up in Newark, NJ. 

The program, “A Newark Childhood: How Should a Father Answer Questions from His Adult Son,” features Barrett in conversation with his son, Brandon, a Columbia resident.

David Hugo Barrett discusses his memoir, A Newark Childhood. Weaving through African American music, folklore, and more, A Newark Childhood is a coming-of-age story that journeys from the author’s years in kindergarten through high school graduation.

About the Author 

David Hugo Barrett spent his formative years growing up in Newark, New Jersey.  He attended Newark’s public schools before earning his undergraduate degree in mathematics from Rutgers University and a Master’s degree in computer science from Howard University. His community service, all in Howard County, includes director on the board of the Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc. and the Howard County Poetry and Literature Society, past chairman of The Alpha Foundation of Howard County, Inc., former director of the Horizon Foundation and past president of the Kappa Phi Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., among other accomplishments. Learn more at davidhugobarrett.com.