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    Author Talk: History: Celebrating Ida B. Wells’ Birthday with Author Michelle Duster

     Wednesday, July 14th at 8pm ET: PBS Books, in partnership with The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), presents this Author Talk with Michelle Duster about her book Ida B. The Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells. This night will be a birthday celebration for Ida B. Wells, and a time to learn more about her fantastic feats, which earned her a posthumous Pulitzer Prize just recently in 2020. As the great-granddaughter of one of the most iconic American trailblazers, Duster will explore her own family history alongside our viewers. This [...]

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    Author Talk: Art: Creating With Judy Chicago

    Tuesday, July 20th at 8pm ET: PBS Books presents this Author Talk with Judy Chicago about her book The Flowering: The Autobiography of Judy Chicago. This event will be a time for our viewers to get to know America’s most dynamic living artist. Known for her extraordinary and genre-defying art, such as The Dinner Party, Birth Project, Holocaust Project, and more, Chicago is a trailblazing feminist and a champion of using art to express visions and challenge boundaries. PBS Books is honored to learn more about Chicago alongside viewers nationwide, as she explores her own personal journey to becoming a multi-talented [...]

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    Financial Freedom – Declare the Life You Want

    What does FINANCIAL FREEDOM mean to you, and how do you ACHIEVE it? Whether you want to reduce debt, save more, create a passive income for your family, automate investments, or simply feel like you have enough money on hand to retire and live out the life you've always imagined – Financial Freedom begins with setting a plan.

    Learn different debt reduction strategies... begin taking steps to make your money work for you... and determine how to invest more for the future.

    PBS Books will speak with financial experts about the different strategies to help lead to prosperous, secure and empowering futures.

    Watch the livestream on July 23 at 1pm ET.

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    Author Talk for Kids: Trailblazer Meg Medina

     Thursday, July 29th at 5:00 PM ET | 2:00 PM PT: PBS Books presents this Author Talk for Kids with Meg Medina about her book Merci Suárez Can’t Dance, the highly anticipated sequel to the award-winning and captivating Merci Suárez Changes Gears, for which she was the 2019 Newbery Medalist. This event will be a time for viewers of all ages to learn more about Medina, discover new details in Merci’s ongoing story, and connect on themes of identity and coming-of-age. With an impressive collection of inspiring work, Medina is a trailblazing author who showcases Latino characters and uplifts all [...]

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    Celebrating the Library of Congress National Book Festival Author Talk: Silvia Moreno-Garcia

     Tuesday, August 24th at 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT: PBS Books presents this Author Talk with Silvia Moreno-Garcia about her book Velvet Was the Night. In collaboration with KERA, PBS Books is honored to host this virtual engagement event with author Silvia Moreno-Garcia on August 24th as part of our dynamic, sequel partnership with The Library of Congress for the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival “Open a Book, Open the World.” After a successful partnership with The Library of Congress last year, this second series of virtual author talks with legendary authors of our time will center on [...]

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    Celebrating the Library of Congress National Book Festival Author Talk: Martha Wells

     Wednesday, August 25th at 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT: PBS Books presents this Author Talk with Martha Wells about her book Fugitive Telemetry. In collaboration with South Florida PBS, PBS Books is honored to host this virtual engagement event with author Martha Wells on August 25th as part of our dynamic, sequel partnership with The Library of Congress for the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival “Open a Book, Open the World.”  This conversation with be moderated by South Florida PBS Between the Covers Ann Bocock. After a successful partnership with The Library of Congress last year, this second series [...]

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    Celebrating the Library of Congress National Book Festival Author Talk: Kelli Jo Ford

     Thursday, August 26th at 7:00 PM ET | 6:00 PM CT: PBS Books presents this Author Talk with Kelli Jo Ford about her book Crooked Hallelujah.   In collaboration with WTTW, PBS Books is honored to host this virtual engagement event with author Kelli Jo Ford on August 26th as part of our dynamic, sequel partnership with The Library of Congress for the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival “Open a Book, Open the World.”  The conversation will be moderated by Melodi Serna, Executive Director of the American Indian Center in Chicago.  In addition, Allison Waukau, an American Indian Library Association Executive Board member, will join to ask a few questions, as well.  After a successful partnership with The Library of Congress last year, this second series [...]

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    Investing: A Beginner’s Guide for Getting Started

     Investing young is one of the best ways to lay a stable financial foundation – long term. Learn how allocating money wisely now can build the wealth and freedom you’ve always wanted. Tune in as PBS Books breaks down the basics of investing, dissects different investment strategies to help you gain a competitive advantage, and explores the most common investing mistakes novice investors make when they first start out. Engage with financial experts by asking questions live – via Facebook – and begin charting the path that makes sense for you. Panelists include: YANELY ESPINAL, the Director of Educational Outreach [...]

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    Celebrating the Library of Congress National Book Festival Author Talk: Brit Bennett

     Wednesday, August 25th at 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT: PBS Books presents this Author Talk with Martha Wells about her book Fugitive Telemetry. In collaboration with South Florida PBS, PBS Books is honored to host this virtual engagement event with author Martha Wells on August 25th as part of our dynamic, sequel partnership with The Library of Congress for the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival “Open a Book, Open the World.”  This conversation with be moderated by South Florida PBS Between the Covers Ann Bocock. After a successful partnership with The Library of Congress last year, this second series [...]

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    Celebrating the Library of Congress National Book Festival Author Talk: Sarah Pearse

     Wednesday, August 31 at 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT: PBS Books presents this Author Talk with Sarah Pearse about her book The Sanatorium. In collaboration with Maryland Public Television, PBS Books is honored to host this virtual engagement event with author Sarah Pearse on  August 31st as part of our dynamic, sequel partnership with The Library of Congress for the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival “Open a Book, Open the World.” After a successful partnership with The Library of Congress last year, this second series of virtual author talks with legendary authors of our time will center on [...]

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    Celebrating the Library of Congress National Book Festival Author Talk: Viet Thanh Nguyen

     Thursday, September 2nd at 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT: PBS Books presents this Author Talk with Viet Thanh Nguyen about his book The Sympathizer. In collaboration with SoCal PBS and KCTS, PBS Books is honored to host this virtual engagement event with author Viet Thanh Nguyen on September 2 as part of our dynamic, sequel partnership with The Library of Congress for the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival “Open a Book, Open the World.” After a successful partnership with The Library of Congress last year, this second series of virtual author talks with legendary authors of our time will [...]

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    Celebrating the Library of Congress National Book Festival Author Talk: Christopher Paolini

     Wednesday, September 8th at 8:00 PM ET | 5:00 PM PT: PBS Books presents this Author Talk with Christopher Paolini about his book To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. In collaboration with Kansas City PBS and Kansas City Public Library, PBS Books is honored to host this virtual engagement event with author Christopher Paolini on September 8 as part of our dynamic, sequel partnership with The Library of Congress for the 2021 Library of Congress National Book Festival “Open a Book, Open the World.” After a successful partnership with The Library of Congress last year, this second series of virtual author talks with [...]