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Unbound Book Festival: Alan Gratz

Black, White and Read All Over

2024-04-20 10:00:00 2024-04-20 11:00:00 America/Chicago Unbound Book Festival: Alan Gratz As part of this year's Unbound Book Festival, come meet Alan Gratz, the New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels and graphic novels for middle grade readers. He'll discuss the inspiration behind some of his recent books including "Ground Zero," "Allies," "Grenade," "Refugee" and "Prisoner B-3087." Books will be available for purchase and signing. Ages 11 and older, adults welcome. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Saturday, April 20
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2024-04-20 10:00:00 2024-04-20 11:00:00 America/Chicago Unbound Book Festival: Alan Gratz As part of this year's Unbound Book Festival, come meet Alan Gratz, the New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels and graphic novels for middle grade readers. He'll discuss the inspiration behind some of his recent books including "Ground Zero," "Allies," "Grenade," "Refugee" and "Prisoner B-3087." Books will be available for purchase and signing. Ages 11 and older, adults welcome. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

As part of this year's Unbound Book Festival, come meet Alan Gratz, the New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels and graphic novels for middle grade readers. He'll discuss the inspiration behind some of his recent books including "Ground Zero," "Allies," "Grenade," "Refugee" and "Prisoner B-3087." Books will be available for purchase and signing. Ages 11 and older, adults welcome.

As part of this year's Unbound Book Festival, come to the library to meet Alan Gratz, the New York Times bestselling author of nineteen novels and graphic novels for middle grade readers. He'll discuss the inspiration behind some of his recent "black, white and red" books including "Ground Zero," "Allies," "Grenade," "Refugee" and "Prisoner B-3087." A Knoxville, Tennessee native, Alan is now a full-time writer living in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife and daughter. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the event.

Ages 11 and older.

Find out more about the Unbound Book Festival happening April 18-21 in downtown Columbia at www.unboundbookfestival.com.

 

AGE GROUP: | School-Age | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Featured | Books & Authors |

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