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Grand Rapids Public Library to host international authors this summer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- The Grand Rapids Public Library says it will present an impressive lineup of internationally recognized authors this summer.

Author talks will take place in downtown Grand Rapids. All are free to the public, but registration is required. A full list of events can be found at www.grpl.org/events.

The Grand Rapids Public Library listed in a news release the authors who will be appearing:

Author Talk with Gene Luen Yang Sunday, May 14, 2023 2:00 - 3:30 pm Main Library - 111 Library St NE Registration Required - www.grpl.org/register

In celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month, GRPL presents an afternoon with Gene Luen Yang. Enjoy an author talk with the bestselling writer and artist behind the iconic titles American Born Chinese, Boxers & Saints, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and many others. The event will be followed by a book signing. Books & Mortar, a local independent bookstore, will be onsite selling copies of Yang’s books.

An Evening with Christina Baker Kline Saturday, June 10, 2023, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Registration Required - www.grpl.org/register GRPL is proud to present an evening with #1 New York Times bestselling author, Christina Baker Kline. Best known for her works: The Exiles, Orphan Train, and A Piece of the World, Christina Baker Kline is published in 40 countries and is celebrated worldwide. The event will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Christina Baker Kline novels have received the New England Prize for Fiction, the Maine Literary Award, and a Barnes & Noble Discover Award, among other prizes. Hundreds of communities, universities, and schools have selected her novels for their "One Book, One Read" programs. Special thanks to the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation — Vander Veen Center for the Book Fund.

An Evening with Michelle Zauner Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Fountain Street Church, 24 Fountain St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Registration Required - www.grpl.org/register GRPL is proud to present an evening with recording artist and author, Michelle Zauner. Learn more about Zauner’s celebrated book, Crying in H Mart, and her indie pop band, Japanese Breakfast. The event will be followed by a Q&A and book signing.

As the lead vocalist of the indie pop band Japanese Breakfast and the author of recent best selling memoir Crying in H Mart, Michelle Zauner has traveled many roads. Her memoir Crying in H Mart recounts her personal journey as she comes to terms with the unexpected death of her mother. Growing up in the United States in a mixed race family, Zauner's relationship with her Korean mother was often emotionally strained. But their shared love of traditional Korean food served as a bridge for mother and daughter, even through death. Join us for an evening with Michelle Zauner as she discusses her memoir and more.

Special thanks to the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation — Vander Veen Center for the Book Fund. More information about GRPL’s free events can be found at www.grpl.org.

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