On Monday, May 23rd, at 6:00 p.m. central, the LaSalle Public Library will virtually host Illinois Author and Librarian, Raluca Barbu, for her unique program about her newly published book, “American Vacation: 12,000 Miles Into the Wild West.” <br/><br/>Barbu’s book pays homage to the great American outdoors and reminding readers of the amazing natural wonders found in the American West. It is the first book to tell the story of a writer, from an ex-communist country, who experienced the wide-open spaces of the emblematic American West. She and her husband traveled 12,000 miles for 45 days across 19 states. They visited 35 national, state, and tribal parks and hiked 170 miles, through breath-taking natural landmarks, from 260 feet below sea level to 14,000 feet of altitude. <br/><br/>In this virtual program, Barbu will share about her travel adventures and writing experiences, read from her book, answer questions, and present a slideshow photo presenta
Raluca Barbu, a librarian at the Fox River Grove Memorial Library and the Wauconda Area Library, has recently published her latest book, "American Vacation. 12,000 miles Into the Wild West."