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SUMMARY:National Library Week - A Conversation with ALA President Cindy Hohl
DESCRIPTION:Join PBS Books for a special celebration of National Library Week (April 6-12) as we explore the enduring impact of public libraries in our communities. In anticipation of the Independent Lens documentary Free for All: Inside the Public Library (premiering April 29 on PBS and the PBS App)\, host Heather-Marie Montilla sits down with Cindy Hohl\, President of the American Library Association\, to discuss the important role of libraries in American society. \nFrom the vital work of librarians to the challenges of Freedom To Read and budget cuts\, this conversation delves into how libraries remain cornerstones of democracy\, knowledge\, and inclusion. We also take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Free for All with filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor\, exploring the untold stories behind these beloved institutions.
URL:https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/national-library-week-cindy-hohl/
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SUMMARY:The Wright Conversations featuring Kwame Alexander
DESCRIPTION:Internationally renowned poet\, New York Times bestselling author of 40 books\, Emmy-winning producer\, and educator Kwame Alexander is on a mission to change the world one word at a time. \nAlexander comes to The Wright to discuss his newest book\, This is the Honey: An Anthology of Contemporary Black Poets and read excerpts from his many writings. In an op-ed published last year in the Los Angeles times Alexander captured the challenges and opportunities of the present moment when he wrote so eloquently that “too many of us have lost our way\, our will and our sense of historic purpose. The good and righteous in us knows what’s necessary for a renewal. For a healing. For a reclamation of the most important values that have eluded us\, but still define our journey as human beings: freedom\, democracy and equality of opportunity. The problem is we don’t know where to go\, or we’re too afraid of how we get there.”
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SUMMARY:A Conversation on Free for All: The Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Join PBS Books for an enlightening conversation exploring the transformative power of public libraries in America. This special event\, created to support the upcoming Independent Lens film Free for All: The Public Library\, features an in-depth discussion with filmmakers Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor\, as well as a thought-provoking conversation with Cindy Hohl\, President of the American Library Association. \nFilmmakers Logsdon and Faulknor offer a behind-the-scenes look at their documentary\, which traces the evolution of public libraries from their revolutionary beginnings to their role today as essential pillars of democracy\, education\, and community support. Inspired by the heroic efforts of librarians during Hurricane Katrina\, the film examines the historic and ongoing challenges facing libraries\, from budget cuts to book bans\, while celebrating their resilience and continued relevance. \nAdditionally\, Cindy Hohl provides expert insight into the current state of America’s libraries\, the fight for the Freedom to Read\, and the critical role libraries play in fostering inclusion\, knowledge\, and civic engagement. \nHosted by Heather-Marie Montilla\, this PBS Books event will also feature the official film trailer for Free for All: The Public Library\, offering viewers an exclusive preview of this inspiring documentary. \nWhere to Watch: Tune in live on Facebook\, YouTube\, and the PBS app \nDon’t miss this engaging conversation about the past\, present\, and future of America’s public libraries. \nAbout the Host\n\nHeather-Marie Montilla \nHeather-Marie Montilla\, a dynamic integrative leader\, is an educator and nonprofit manager. She has worked in the nonprofit sector and libraries for over two decades\, making a positive impact in arts\, cultural\, educational\, and community-building arenas. \nHaving joined the PBS Books team as their Library Bureau Chief in Fall 2018\, Montilla is now the National Director of PBS Books and has interviewed more than 150 writers. In addition\, she is a faculty member at Michigan State University and Eastern Michigan University for their Arts and Cultural/Entertainment Management Programs. Having been an Executive Director for 8 years\, Heather has a wide range of experience in management\, finance\, strategic planning\, marketing\, and fundraising. Heather holds a MPA From Columbia University\, a MLIS from Wayne State University\, and a bachelor’s from Duke University. She lives in Chicagoland\, and is married with four children\, a dog\, and a bird. \n\nAbout the Guests\n\nLucie Faulkor \nLucie Faulknor is an arts management and documentary film professional. Founder at Serendipity Films\, LLC\, she produced the award-winning documentary Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans. Lucie has worked with SFJAZZ\, City Arts & Lectures\, Dublin Fringe Festival\, and more. She holds a Master of Nonprofit Administration. \n\n\nDawn Logsdon \nDawn Logsdon produced\, directed\, and edited Faubourg Tremé: The Untold Story of Black New Orleans\, and co-directed Big Joy: The Adventures of James Broughton. Her editing credits include Jacques Pepin: The Art of Craft\, The Weather Underground\, Paragraph 175\, The Castro\, The Vanishing Line\, and Have You Heard From Johannesburg among others. \n\n\nCindy Hohl\nPresident\, American Library Association \nCindy Hohl\, director of policy analysis and operational support at Kansas City (Mo.) Public Library is the 2024-2025 president of the American Library Association (ALA). \nHohl is past president of the American Indian Library Association and is an active member of other ALA affiliates\, including the Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association\, Black Caucus of ALA\, Chinese American Librarians Association\, and REFORMA: The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish-Speaking. Hohl is also a member of several round tables: Intellectual Freedom Round Table\, Library Research Round Table\, and Social Responsibilities Round Table. \nHohl holds a Bachelor of Science in Organization Management and Leadership from Friends University\, a Master of Library and Information Science from Wayne State University\, and a Master of Business Administration from Baker University.
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SUMMARY:PBS Books Readers Club - "Miss Austen" by Gill Hornby
DESCRIPTION:PBS Books Readers Club welcomes international best-selling author Gill Hornby to discuss her novel Miss Austen. The episode premiered on April 30th at 8PM ET on Facebook\, YouTube\, and the PBS app. \nOpening in 1840s England\, two decades after her beloved sister Jane’s death\, elderly spinster Cassandra Austen returns to the vicarage of Kintbury on a mission to collect and destroy letters written by Jane. Cassandra must navigate time\, strained relationships\, and a meddling housemaid while on her mission to protect her late sister’s legacy. With each letter she reads\, floods of vivid memories resurface\, bringing both joy and sorrow. \nMiss Austen weaves a story that blends the youthful promise and romance of early years with the hard-earned wisdom of experience. \nIn the interview\, Hornby discusses her research and writing process\, the joys and challenges of revisiting the world and writing style of Jane Austen\, her recommended reads\, and more. \n\n“Cassandra didn’t just do Jane’s reputation a service by burning so many letters\, she did me a great service as well because she created all these holes in Jane’s life story… and it was into there\, into those pockets\, that I could put my imagination.” – Gill Hornby \n\nPBS Watch-Alike: Miss Austen\, an adaptation of Hornby’s novel\, comes to life on screen in a limited series on PBS Masterpiece. The four-part show will premiere Sunday\, May 4th at 9pm EST. \nAbout the Author\nGill is a journalist whose debut novel\, The Hive\, sold to Little\, Brown UK in a heated auction. US rights were pre-empted by Reagan Arthur Books. It’s about a group of women who meet at the school gates each day and – under the guise of the school’s charity committee – scheme\, support\, compete and jostle for position in their unspoken but fiercely run hierarchy. The book was published in the UK in May 2013 and went straight into the top ten bestseller list. Gill’s second novel\, All Together Now\, was published in June 2015 (Little\, Brown UK)— the Daily Telegraph described it as ‘a sparkling comedy of manners’. \nIn January 2020 her first foray in historical fiction\, Miss Austen (Cornerstone)\, was published to critical acclaim and instant anticipation\, appearing on many ‘Books to Watch in 2020’ lists and receiving glowing reviews in the national papers. Called ‘pitch perfect’ by Kirsty Wark and ‘deeply imagined and deeply moving’ by Karen Joy Fowler\, it retells the life of England’s most famous female novelist from the perspective of her forgotten sister\, Cassandra\, and examines the real-life mystery of why she burned so many of Jane’s letters\, a conundrum which has baffled literary historians for centuries. Miss Austen was a Sunday Times Top Ten Bestseller. It has been developed as a four-part television starring Keeley Hawes by the BBC. \nGill’s Hornby’s Godmersham Park returns to the life of the celebrated Regency novelist with the deeply moving tale of a young governess in the Austen family. It was published by Cornerstone in June 2022\, and became a Sunday Times Bestseller shortly after. Waterstones selected the paperback of Godmersham Park as their Fiction Book of the Month for January 2023. It had recently been optioned by Federation Stories and Bonnie Productions for TV. \nGill is currently working on her third novel in the Austen series\, to be published by Century. \n About the Hosts\nPrincess Weekes\nPrincess Weekes is an award winning writer and video essayist who works at breaking down the intersections between race\, gender\, and pop culture. Formally an Assistant Editor at The Mary Sue\, co-host of Netflix’s The Geeked Podcast\, and co-host and co-writer on the PBS Digital Series It’s Lit. On weekends she works as a bookseller at a local bookstore. When not reading or writing she can be found playing TTRPGs of cuddling with her cat\, Lola. \n\n\nLauren Smith\nExecutive Producer and host of national PBS programming at Detroit PBS\, Lauren develops content for PBS and other distributors of public media for broadcast\, streaming\, and other digital channels and has executive-produced and/or produced over 60 national broadcast and programs. Her passion is to develop inspiring\, entertaining\, and educational content alongside the best national and international talent\, and to engage important content with communities across the country. Lauren loves to read and has worked to develop and produce PBS Books content for nearly ten years!
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