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The Gown by Jennifer Robson
This enthralling historical novel about one of the most famous wedding dresses of the twentieth century - Queen Elizabeth's wedding gown - and the fascinating women who made it - is sure to spark discussion among your library’s reading groups.
To help you best serve your patrons interested in this title, the hoopla Book Club Hub features an exclusive interview - 9 Questions with the Author Jennifer Robson - as well as a Discussion Guide, Recommended Next Reads, and more.
Evening with Playwright DAVID HENRY HWANG
Quad Cities Visiting Artist Series
This Chinese American playwright, described by the New York Times as "a true original" and by Time Magazine as "the first important dramatist of American public life since Arthur Miller," is best known as the author of M. Butterfly. That enduring 1988 work, which won a Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, John Gassner Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award, was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. According to Opera News, Hwang is America’s most produced living opera librettist.
February 12, 2020
Augustana College, Rock Island
Reception, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with Lecture beginning at 7:30 p.m. Followed by a book signing.
THE POWER of WORDS featuring MICHELE NORRIS
A WVIK Intelligent Conversation
WVIK is known for sharing intelligent conversations and this annual event is designed to bring that public radio experience to life. This year's keynote address is from Michele Norris, Peabody Award-winning journalist, former host of All Things Considered, founder of The Race Card Project and Executive Director of The Bridge, the Aspen Institute’s new program on race, identity, connectivity and inclusion.
March 26, 2020
RiverCenter, Davenport
Conversation begins at 6:00 PM