Elmhurst Public Library presents An Evening with Martha Hall Kelly Martha Hall Kelly, author of Lost Roses and Lilac Girls, and her latest release, Sunflower Sisters. Courtesy of Elmhurst Public Library
Updated 5/12/2021 11:32 PM
Join Elmhurst Public Library for an evening with Martha Hall Kelly, author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, and her new title, Sunflower Sisters.
Kelly speaks about her writing process and the inspiration for her stories. Discussion and question-and-answer period will follow, moderated by library staff.
Kelly s debut novel Lilac Girls became a New York Times bestseller the week it was published in April 2016. The novel is historical fiction, based on the true story of 72 Polish women who were imprisoned and experimented on at Ravensbruck Concentration Camp. Caroline Ferriday, an American philanthropist and former actress, brought them to the U.S. for rehabilitation and the trip of a lifetime.
May 11, 2021
Lisa Scottoline
The History Book Festival will celebrate its fifth year in 2021 with free admission to separate keynote events featuring noted authors of newly published historical fiction and nonfiction works.
Because publishers have not resumed author tours due to the ongoing pandemic, the festival will begin in virtual form, with authors engaging in live, moderated discussions and question-and-answer sessions.
“Virtual presentations via Zoom, coordinated with the Lewes Public Library, worked extremely well during 2020 and were positively received by participants,” said Ronald Collins, History Book Festival co-founder and co-chair. “Although we will begin the 2021 festival programs virtually, we remain optimistic that we will be able to return to in-person presentations later in the year.”
Meet the Authors: Virtual appearances April 25 to May 1
The Columbus Dispatch
• Ohio authors: The Ohioana Book Festival with virtual appearances by more than 130 authors concludes today. Eight events some live, some prerecorded will be offered today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For a schedule and link to the free programs, go to www.ohioana.org.
• Geoff Anderson, Kari Gunter-Seymour, Rose M. Smith: The Ohio poets will read from their works, answer questions and discuss other works that have inspired them in a virtual event at 7 p.m. Tuesday, presented by the Columbus Metropolitan Library. Poet and librarian Scott Woods will moderate. Register for the free event at www.columbuslibrary.org.
Virtual event to feature NYT best-sellers
By Nicole Fowles - Glad You Asked
This week, on Thursday, April 29, the Friends of the Delaware County District Library is hosting two New York Times bestselling authors! Kate Quinn and Martha Hall Kelly will be chatting with each other about their recent releases that are both currently recognized as bestsellers. You are invited to join the conversation and send the authors your questions, as well.
Quinn, the author of “The Huntress” and “The Alice Network,” returns with another heart-stopping World War II story of three female code breakers at Bletchley Park, and the spy they must root out after the war is over in “The Rose Code.”
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This Week
Monday âYoga at 9:00am in program room; K-5th grade Story Hour held from 3:45pm to 4:30pm.
Wednesday âYoga at 9:00am in program room
Thursday âPreschool Story Hour held from 9:00am-9:30am.
Friday âYoga at 9:00am in program room
Coming Up
Summer Reading Sign up in May âRegistration for the Summer Reading Program will be on May 13th from 3:30pm â 6:00pm. Those who attend our registration event and sign up for the summer reading program will be treated to balloon art, kid tattoos, and free ice cream. This year, the summer reading program will run from July 5th to July 30th for preschool to high school age students.