EveryLibrary Live with Drinks in the Library: Engaging Author Discussions Throughout June
Join EveryLibrary and our spectacular co-host, Gigi Howard, from the new hit podcast Drinks in the Library, for a series of engaging live author chats in June. These events will be broadcast live on EveryLibrary’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
These special events feature celebrated authors and voice artists discussing the social impact of storytelling and the culture of reading and writing in America today. Join us, Gigi Howard, and library lovers from around the country for enlightening conversations. We will feature Mary Jane Wells, author of Heroine; Alexis Landau, and Cassandra Campbell, author and narrator of The Mother of All Things; Alison Larkin, author of The English American; and Jason June, author of The Spells We Cast.
1) Mary Jane Wells, author
Date: June 13, 2024 at 2pm EDT
Details: Award-winning actress, voice artist, and writer Mary Jane Wells will discuss the social impact of storytelling. Mary Jane Wells trained at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and is known for her solo show, Heroine, which tells the story of a military sexual trauma survivor. She has narrated over 50 audiobooks and has received multiple awards for her work. https://www.maryjanewells.org/. Author’s Republic published and distributed the audiobook version of Heroine, an Audie award winner.
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2) Alexis Landau, author, with Cassandra Campbell, narrator
Date: June 13, 2024 at 7pm EDT
Details: Author Alexis Landau and narrator Cassandra Campbell will discuss the culture of reading and writing in America today. Alexis Landau is the author of The Empire of the Senses and Those Who Are Saved.Her third novel, The Mother of All Things, was published on May 7th, 2024 by Patheon. Cassandra Campbell is a Golden Voice Narrator with over 900 audiobooks to her credit. https://www.alexislandau.com/ and https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/narrators/cassandra-campbell/
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3) Alison Larkin, author
Date: June 18, 2024 at 7pm EDT
Details: Internationally bestselling author, actress, and voice artist Alison Larkin is known for her novel The English American and her autobiographical show Grief... A Comedy. https://alisonlarkinpresents.com/. Alison joins us through our collaborative efforts with Author’s Republic, an audiobook distribution service.
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4) Jason June, Author
Date: June 20, 2024 at 7pm EDT
Details: New York Times bestselling author Jason June is known for his novels Out of the Blue, Jay’s Gay Agenda, and The Spells We Cast. His new book, THE MAGIC YOU MAKE, comes out in October from Disney Publishing. https://www.heyjasonjune.com/about.html
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About the Event Co-Hosts:
EveryLibrary supports libraries and librarians nationwide, advocates for library funding, and fights against censorship and book bans. Drinks in the Library is the only library where drinks aren't just allowed, they are required! In each episode, librarian Gigi Howard interviews a guest about their favorite book, and she pairs it with a drink for you to make at home or share with your next book club meet-up!
Contact: John Chrastka, EveryLibrary, [email protected] 312-574-0316