October

News and Event archive for October 2008

Author Visit at Des Moines Central Library: Sarah Prineas

Meet the next storytelling Sensation! Iowa-based fantasy writer Sarah Prineas will talk about her new book, "The Magic Thief", the first of a new children's trilogy. This, her first novel, was published in June 2008 by HarperCollins. The sequel, "The Magic Thief: Lost" will be published in June 2009, and the third book in the trilogy, "The Magic Thief: Found" in June 2010. At the Des Moines Central Library, 1000 Grand Avenue, on Monday October 27 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. All ages welcome.

Looking for Iowa Authors Who'll Do Programs in Your Community?

Look no further. If you would like to do more programs that include author visits you now have a quick and convenient place to go. The Iowa Authors List has links to children's, young adult, and adult authors who will come to your community. There are over 100 Iowa authors on the list who live and write in the state.

Vicki Myron's "Dewey" Set to Debut

The legendary tale of Dewey Readmore Books should hit bookstores in September. Former Spencer Library Director, Vicki Myron, is on a roll promoting her highly acclaimed book Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World, which is due in bookstores soon. She will be on the road from September through December 2008 with stops in Minneapolis, Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines and many points in between. She also has a national radio tour scheduled by phone and is waiting to hear about a trip to New York City.

All Iowa Reads Committee Offers Titles for Book Discussions

The All Iowa Reads committee feels that it is important that the yearly AIR selection is available in paperback, large print and unabridged audio so all Iowans who are interested in reading the book and joining a discussion have access to the format that they are most comfortable with. But, there are always books the committee feels are interesting and would be good for discussion that are not available in the required formats. The committee offers this list of books for individuals and book clubs as suggestions that they feel people would enjoy reading and discussing.