Anyone can be a writer – even an accomplished chef! The first step is deciding what you'll write about. It could be something you're passionate about or particularly skilled in... Or could it simply be the book (or cookbook) you think is missing from the world! Dennis Chan grew up in Jacksonville, where his family has owned twelve restaurants in the past eight decades. His earliest memories of food include standing on a little stool next to his grandfather’s restaurant stove while watching him cook. Somehow, Dennis always knew that he would end up in the restaurant business. He opened Blue Bamboo in his hometown in 2005, after graduating from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and working with the Disney Company, and celebrity chef Ming Tsai. Chef Dennis is an adjunct professor at Florida State College at Jacksonville and teaches personal enrichment cooking classes at Blue Bamboo. Chan’s first cookbook, Hip Asian Comfort Food, was published in 2009.  He also served as president of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association North East chapter. Dennis won the 2018 Neighborhood to Nation recipe contest by General Mills and was chosen as one of 16 chefs to participate in Hormel Foods’ Culinary Enrichment and Innovation Program. Chef Chan lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife Elizabeth, and seven-year-old sons Bennett and Michael. He says, “After working around the country, I am so happy to have found my way back home.” A supporter of many local organizations, Dennis believes that there is a place in everyone’s heart and schedule for worthwhile organizations.    Officially known as the Boss of Food in her family, interviewer Lauren Titus is a long-time Northeast Florida resident who brings over 30 years experience in our area's local food movement to the magazine, along with a passion and expertise in baking and front-yard farming. After a career in digital production and enterprise content management, Lauren is excited to be focused on her first loves: writing and talking about food and the vital role it plays in our community. Lauren lives with her husband in St. Augustine, and while her children have flown from the nest, they continue to support the local food scenes in Austin and Los Angeles. READ Check out Dennis’s cookbook, Let’s Eat, from the library! DENNIS RECOMMENDS Places in Jacksonville to hold events in: The Main Library’s Ansbacher Map Room is a cool place to hang out. It is also just a few floors away from the Main Library's Conference Center, which has an auditorium and a very functional event room. We have gotten the chance to cater in some pretty cool venues over the last 18 years. Some were on top of tall buildings, like the clubhouse at the Peninsula, and some were on the ground surrounded by trees, like Chandler Oaks Barn. We've catered at shooting ranges, and at homes right on the beach. We also I also love the venues making a difference for organizations in our community such as the soundstage at WJCT and the Glass Factory. Book inspirations: Hello Cupcake for playful decorating techniques on cupcakes.  The author is the photographer from my mentor's book, Blue Ginger Cookbook. Looking through that book always brings a smile. I have authored two cookbooks currently, Hip Asian Comfort Food and Let's Eat. Local bookstores carry them, and there is a copy at the Main Library. Southern Goodness from Celestia Mobley is my favorite local cookbook.      Music inspirations: My favorite songs are cooking show theme songs.   Sources for great ingredients: Jax Oriental, La Salsa, and Caribbean-Latino Asian are all well-stocked Asian markets. Atlantic Beach Urban Farms, Be Well Greens, and Bacon Farms are all great places to get fresh produce. The North Florida School has a good program teaching special needs children how to grow and maintain produce, and how to work in kitchens. Nothing beats Azar Sausage Company for locally made sausage. Cline's Custom Meats is the best place locally to get a steak to cook at home. We also have a cool "u-pick" persimmon farm here called Willie's Sweet Persimmons. Local Personal Enrichment Cooking Schools: A Chefs Cooking Studio and Italian Cooking Lessons Jax are two places that I teach on occasion, in addition to cooking classes at Blue Bamboo. --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Anyone can be a writer – even an accomplished chef! The first step is deciding what you'll write about. It could be something you're passionate about or particularly skilled in... Or could it simply be the book (or cookbook) you think is missing from the world! Dennis Chan grew up in Jacksonville, where his family has owned twelve restaurants in the past eight decades. His earliest memories of food include standing on a little stool next to his grandfather’s restaurant stove while watching him cook. Somehow, Dennis always knew that he would end up in the restaurant business. He opened Blue Bamboo in his hometown in 2005, after graduating from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and working with the Disney Company, and celebrity chef Ming Tsai. Chef Dennis is an adjunct professor at Florida State College at Jacksonville and teaches personal enrichment cooking classes at Blue Bamboo. Chan’s first cookbook, Hip Asian Comfort Food, was published in 2009.  He also served as president of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association North East chapter. Dennis won the 2018 Neighborhood to Nation recipe contest by General Mills and was chosen as one of 16 chefs to participate in Hormel Foods’ Culinary Enrichment and Innovation Program. Chef Chan lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife Elizabeth, and seven-year-old sons Bennett and Michael. He says, “After working around the country, I am so happy to have found my way back home.” A supporter of many local organizations, Dennis believes that there is a place in everyone’s heart and schedule for worthwhile organizations.    Officially known as the Boss of Food in her family, interviewer Lauren Titus is a long-time Northeast Florida resident who brings over 30 years experience in our area's local food movement to the magazine, along with a passion and expertise in baking and front-yard farming. After a career in digital production and enterprise content management, Lauren is excited to be focused on her first loves: writing and talking about food and the vital role it plays in our community. Lauren lives with her husband in St. Augustine, and while her children have flown from the nest, they continue to support the local food scenes in Austin and Los Angeles. READ Check out Dennis’s cookbook, <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=dennis+chan+let%27s+eat&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Let’s Eat</a>, from the library! DENNIS RECOMMENDS Places in Jacksonville to hold events in: The Main Library’s <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/research/collections/lewis-ansbacher-map-collection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ansbacher Map Room</a> is a cool place to hang out. It is also just a few floors away from the Main Library's <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/conference-center" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Conference Center,</a> which has an auditorium and a very functional event room. We have gotten the chance to cater in some pretty cool venues over the last 18 years. Some were on top of tall buildings, like the clubhouse at the Peninsula, and some were on the ground surrounded by trees, like Chandler Oaks Barn. We've catered at shooting ranges, and at homes right on the beach. We also I also love the venues making a difference for organizations in our community such as the soundstage at WJCT and the Glass Factory. Book inspirations: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22hello+cupcake%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hello Cupcake</a> for playful decorating techniques on cupcakes.  The author is the photographer from my mentor's book, Blue Ginger Cookbook. Looking through that book always brings a smile. I have authored two cookbooks currently, Hip Asian Comfort Food and <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=let%27s+eat+chan&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Let's Eat</a>. Local bookstores carry them, and there is a copy at the Main Library. <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=southern+goodness+mobley&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Southern Goodness</a> from Celestia Mobley is my favorite local cookbook.      Music inspirations: My favorite songs are cooking show theme songs.   Sources for great ingredients: Jax Oriental, La Salsa, and Caribbean-Latino Asian are all well-stocked Asian markets. Atlantic Beach Urban Farms, Be Well Greens, and Bacon Farms are all great places to get fresh produce. The North Florida School has a good program teaching special needs children how to grow and maintain produce, and how to work in kitchens. Nothing beats Azar Sausage Company for locally made sausage. Cline's Custom Meats is the best place locally to get a steak to cook at home. We also have a cool "u-pick" persimmon farm here called Willie's Sweet Persimmons. Local Personal Enrichment Cooking Schools: A Chefs Cooking Studio and Italian Cooking Lessons Jax are two places that I teach on occasion, in addition to cooking classes at Blue Bamboo. --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at <a href="https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates</a> Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: <a href="mailto:jplpromotions@coj.net">jplpromotions@coj.net</a>

Lit Chat Interview with Dennis Chan

Dr. Wayne W. Wood, Hon. AIA. Widely regarded as one of the foremost chroniclers of Jacksonville’s history and architecture, Dr. Wayne Wood has been called “the undisputed godfather of preservation in Jacksonville.” An author, historian, artist, and retired optometrist, Wayne is the founder of Riverside Avondale Preservation, the Riverside Arts Market, and Friends of Hemming Park. He is the author of the local classic book, Jacksonville's Architectural Heritage, and he recently published a completely new deluxe edition to commemorate the city’s Bicentennial. It was his fifteenth book on Jacksonville. In 2010 he was selected as one of the “Top Twenty Change Agents in Northeast Florida” by the Florida Times-Union. Wayne is the Historian-at-Large for the Jacksonville Historical Society. A self-proclaimed “Arts Agitator,” he was named one of the “50 Most Influential People in Northeast Florida” by Jacksonville Magazine, and Folio Weekly called him "The Most Interesting Man in Jacksonville." Interviewer Tim Gilmore is the author of 21 books and several works for the stage, and is the founder of the literary arts festival JaxbyJax. He’s also the writer and creator of www.jaxpsychogeo.com, a project that explores nearly 600 stories of strange and historic locations in and around Jacksonville, Florida. READ Check out a copy of the Bicentennial Edition or the original edition of Jacksonville’s Architectural Heritage in our catalog! WAYNE RECOMMENDS For more great books on local history, check out:  Life: The Untold Story of Charles Adrian Pillars, by Wayne Wood The Broward Family: From France to Florida, by Robert C. Broward The Great Fire of 1901, by Wayne Wood and Bill Foley The Architecture of Henry John Klutho: The Prairie School in Jacksonville, by Robert C. Broward  --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Dr. Wayne W. Wood, Hon. AIA. Widely regarded as one of the foremost chroniclers of Jacksonville’s history and architecture, Dr. Wayne Wood has been called “the undisputed godfather of preservation in Jacksonville.” An author, historian, artist, and retired optometrist, Wayne is the founder of Riverside Avondale Preservation, the Riverside Arts Market, and Friends of Hemming Park. He is the author of the local classic book, Jacksonville's Architectural Heritage, and he recently published a completely new deluxe edition to commemorate the city’s Bicentennial. It was his fifteenth book on Jacksonville. In 2010 he was selected as one of the “Top Twenty Change Agents in Northeast Florida” by the Florida Times-Union. Wayne is the Historian-at-Large for the Jacksonville Historical Society. A self-proclaimed “Arts Agitator,” he was named one of the “50 Most Influential People in Northeast Florida” by Jacksonville Magazine, and Folio Weekly called him "The Most Interesting Man in Jacksonville." Interviewer Tim Gilmore is the author of 21 books and several works for the stage, and is the founder of the literary arts festival JaxbyJax. He’s also the writer and creator of <a href="https://jaxpsychogeo.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.jaxpsychogeo.com</a>, a project that explores nearly 600 stories of strange and historic locations in and around Jacksonville, Florida. READ Check out a copy of the Bicentennial Edition or the original edition of <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=jacksonville%27s+architectural+heritage&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dwood&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jacksonville’s Architectural Heritage</a> in our catalog! WAYNE RECOMMENDS For more great books on local history, check out: <ul> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3Dlife+pillars&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dwood&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Life: The Untold Story of Charles Adrian Pillars</a>, by Wayne Wood</li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3D%22broward+family%22&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3D%22broward%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Broward Family: From France to Florida</a>, by Robert C. Broward</li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3D%22great+fire+of+1901%22&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dfoley&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Great Fire of 1901</a>, by Wayne Wood and Bill Foley</li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3D%22architecture+of+henry+john+klutho%22&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dbroward&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Architecture of Henry John Klutho: The Prairie School in Jacksonville</a>, by Robert C. Broward</li> </ul> --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at <a href="https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates</a> Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: <a href="mailto:jplpromotions@coj.net">jplpromotions@coj.net</a>

Lit Chat Interview with Wayne Wood

Michael Wiley

Michael Wiley’s new novel is The Long Way Out, featuring Franky Dast, an exonerated ex-con who investigates a series of murders in Northeast Florida. Michael is also the author of three mystery and detective series, including the Shamus Award-winning Joe Kozmarski books, the Daniel Turner thrillers, and, most recently, the Sam Kelson PI novels, which are currently in development for television. His short stories appear often in magazines and anthologies, including Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2022.  Michael grew up in Chicago and lived and worked in the neighborhoods and on the streets where he sets his Kelson and Kozmarski mysteries. He teaches literature at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville—the setting of The Long Way Out, an earlier Franky Dast novel (Monument Road), and the Daniel Turner novels.   Interviewer Mark Ari authored the novel, The Shoemaker’s Tale (Zephyr Press) and publishes fiction, nonfiction and poetry. His paintings have been exhibited in group and solo shows in Spain, France, and the United States, especially New York City. Most recently, “Not in My Country,” an installation (text, film, sculpture, and scent) created with Ginger Andro and Chuck Glicksman was selected for Walls and Borders, an exhibition at Westbeth Gallery (NYC, 2021) sponsored by the Sculptors Guild (NYC). Recent writings appear in Adroit Journal, Heavy Feather Review, the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy, and the anthology, Music Gigs Gone Wrong (Paycock Press). Ari is a three-time MacDowell fellow. Other awarded fellowships include the Ragdale Foundation (twice), Ucross Foundation, and Spain’s Fundacion Valparaiso. He is a multi-award-winning educator at the University of North Florida, where he directs the creative writing program. READ Check out all of Michael's books from the library, as well as Ari’s The Shoemaker’s Tale! Michael Wiley recommends three “first books” by other mystery and thriller writers:   Megan Abbott, Die a Little: “A terrific hardboiled story by a writer known best now for her psychological suspense thrillers.” S.A. Cosby, My Darkest Prayer: “The newly re-released, amazing first book by the author of Blacktop Wasteland and Razor Blade Tears.” Walter Mosley, Devil in a Blue Dress: “The Easy Rawlins mystery by the writer of dozens of excellent books, though none better than this.”  --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Michael Wiley’s new novel is The Long Way Out, featuring Franky Dast, an exonerated ex-con who investigates a series of murders in Northeast Florida. Michael is also the author of three mystery and detective series, including the Shamus Award-winning Joe Kozmarski books, the Daniel Turner thrillers, and, most recently, the Sam Kelson PI novels, which are currently in development for television. His short stories appear often in magazines and anthologies, including Best Mystery Stories of the Year 2022.  Michael grew up in Chicago and lived and worked in the neighborhoods and on the streets where he sets his Kelson and Kozmarski mysteries. He teaches literature at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville—the setting of The Long Way Out, an earlier Franky Dast novel (Monument Road), and the Daniel Turner novels.   Interviewer Mark Ari authored the novel, The Shoemaker’s Tale (Zephyr Press) and publishes fiction, nonfiction and poetry. His paintings have been exhibited in group and solo shows in Spain, France, and the United States, especially New York City. Most recently, “Not in My Country,” an installation (text, film, sculpture, and scent) created with Ginger Andro and Chuck Glicksman was selected for Walls and Borders, an exhibition at Westbeth Gallery (NYC, 2021) sponsored by the Sculptors Guild (NYC). Recent writings appear in Adroit Journal, Heavy Feather Review, the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy, and the anthology, Music Gigs Gone Wrong (Paycock Press). Ari is a three-time MacDowell fellow. Other awarded fellowships include the Ragdale Foundation (twice), Ucross Foundation, and Spain’s Fundacion Valparaiso. He is a multi-award-winning educator at the University of North Florida, where he directs the creative writing program. READ Check out all of <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22michael+wiley%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Michael's books</a> from the library, as well as Ari’s <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=mark+ari+shoemaker%27s+tale&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Shoemaker’s Tale</a>! Michael Wiley recommends three “first books” by other mystery and thriller writers:  <ul> <li>Megan Abbott, <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=die+a+little&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dabbott&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Die a Little</a>: “A terrific hardboiled story by a writer known best now for her psychological suspense thrillers.”</li> <li>S.A. Cosby, <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=my+darkest+prayer+cosby&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">My Darkest Prayer</a>: “The newly re-released, amazing first book by the author of <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=blacktop+wasteland&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dcosby&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Blacktop Wasteland</a> and <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=razorblade+tears&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dcosby&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Razor Blade Tears</a>.”</li> <li>Walter Mosley, <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3D%22devil+in+a+blue+dress%22&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dmosley&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Devil in a Blue Dress</a>: “The Easy Rawlins mystery by the writer of dozens of excellent books, though none better than this.”</li> </ul> --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at <a href="https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates</a> Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: <a href="mailto:jplpromotions@coj.net">jplpromotions@coj.net</a>

Lit Chat Interview with Michael Wiley

Leela Corman

Leela Corman is a painter, educator, and graphic novel creator, working in the realm of diaspora Ashkenazi culture and third-generation restorative work. Her books include the Unterzakhn (Schocken/Pantheon, 2012), which was nominated for the Eisner, the L.A. Times Book Award, and Le Prix Artemisia, and won the ROMICS Prize for Best Anglo-American Comic. Her latest, a short comics collection called You Are Not A Guest, was released by Field Mouse Press in 2023. Her graphic novel Victory Parade, a story about WWII, women's wrestling, and the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp, will be published by Schocken/Pantheon in 2024. Her short comics have also appeared in The Believer Magazine, Tablet Magazine, Nautilus, and The Nib. Corman works primarily with Polish-Jewish history and life, in both her fiction and nonfiction comics, as well as women’s history, 20th-century New York history, trauma, loss and (occasionally) music. Interviewer Badr Milligan is a project manager by day and a podcast creator by night. Since 2012, he has been vocal in sharing his interests with the world and amplifying the stories of others. He's the creator and host of the award-winning podcast, The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show, and recently launched The Nexxt Spin podcast for music lovers. In 2018, he helped form the Jax Podcaster’s United Group, a collective of podcasters and audio creators dedicated to helping one another through collaboration and community. Badr is also an FSCJ alumnus and veteran of the Florida Air National Guard, using both experiences to run his own small business, The Short Box Entertainment Company.  Check out Leela’s work from the library: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=leela+corman&amp;te= Unterzakhn by Leela Corman: A mesmerizing, heartbreaking graphic novel of immigrant life on New York's Lower East Side at the turn of the twentieth century, as seen through the eyes of twin sisters whose lives take radically and tragically different paths. For six-year-old Esther and Fanya, the teeming streets of New York's Lower East Side circa 1910 are both a fascinating playground and a place where life's lessons are learned quickly and often cruelly. Leela Recommends “I am a recommendations factory!” Places to visit in Florida:  The Springs! Visit with care and gentleness for their fragile ecosystems and be amazed at their hallucinatory beauty. They're Florida's best-kept secret! Chamblin's Book Mine in Jacksonville. Hear Again Records, the amazing Third House Books, and Volta Coffee, all in Gainesville.  Podcasts Leela Recommends:  Maintenance Phase! Essential listening for debunking all the wellness pseudoscience, diet culture, and anti-fatness we all grew up with. The BMI episode alone should be required listening. Plus it's very funny!   Conspirituality, a weekly deep dive into the intersection of cults, yoga and wellness culture, right-wing extremism, mis- and disinformation, and politics. On The Media, essential investigative journalism and media literacy. Reveal, one of the best investigative journalism podcasts I've heard, especially in the areas of systemic racism and abuses of power in the US, hosted by the fantastic Al Letson, who I believe is a Florida native. [Editor’s note: An Orange Park High School grad!]  Artists Leela Recommends:  Wangechi Mutu Clarity Haynes Jinal Sangoi Jeanne Mammen Joan Semmel William Kentridge Kara Walker  Television Leela Recommends:  Reservation Dogs, a funny and heartbreaking series about contemporary Indigenous life in Oklahoma, created and starring Indigenous folks. Pose, set in the queer ballroom scene of New York in the late 1980s and early 90s, starring, among other greats, national treasure Billy Porter. This is going to sound strange, but I'm really into German detective shows on Netflix, especially Dogs Of Berlin, Same Sky, NSU German History X, and Kleo, all of which deal in various ways with the end of the Cold War, the rise of racist movements after the Wall fell, and the complexities of immigration and contemporary Germany. CW for violence and depictions of racism. Severance is an excellent sci-fi, reminiscent of the very best of Philip K Dick's work.  Films/Directors Leela Recommends:  Pedro Almodóvar Fatih Akin Ildiko Enyedi Jim Jarmusch Preston Sturges Busby Berkeley That documentary about Little Richard, I Am Everything. What a beautiful person he was!   Music Leela Recommends:   Come, the best band of the 1990s, who've been re-issuing their back catalog and playing reunion shows everywhere. Bill Orcutt Quartet, "Music For Four Guitars", very up my Branca/Verlaine alley. Chris Brokaw, "Puritan". Thurston Moore Group.  Prose Leela Recommends:  Lisa Carver books. Jewish Currents magazine, the best of contemporary diaspora thought and politics. Girls They Write Songs About by Carlene Bauer, the most pitch-perfect Gen X novel I have yet encountered. This Way for the Gas, Ladies and Gentlemen, by Tadeusz Borowski. A corrosive work written a few years after the author's release from Auschwitz, that is required reading for high school students in Poland.  Comic Creators Leela Recommends:  Emil Ferris Lauren Weinstein Rina Ayuyang Megan Kelso Jaime Hernandez 4Ever!  Miscellaneous Recommendations: Casey Johnston's newsletter She's A Beast, in which she writes about weight lifting, debunking and dismantling diet culture and fitness pseudoscience and anti-fatness, and celebrates getting swole.     --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Leela Corman is a painter, educator, and graphic novel creator, working in the realm of diaspora Ashkenazi culture and third-generation restorative work. Her books include the Unterzakhn (Schocken/Pantheon, 2012), which was nominated for the Eisner, the L.A. Times Book Award, and Le Prix Artemisia, and won the ROMICS Prize for Best Anglo-American Comic. Her latest, a short comics collection called You Are Not A Guest, was released by Field Mouse Press in 2023. Her graphic novel Victory Parade, a story about WWII, women's wrestling, and the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp, will be published by Schocken/Pantheon in 2024. Her short comics have also appeared in The Believer Magazine, Tablet Magazine, Nautilus, and The Nib. Corman works primarily with Polish-Jewish history and life, in both her fiction and nonfiction comics, as well as women’s history, 20th-century New York history, trauma, loss and (occasionally) music. Interviewer Badr Milligan is a project manager by day and a podcast creator by night. Since 2012, he has been vocal in sharing his interests with the world and amplifying the stories of others. He's the creator and host of the award-winning podcast, <a href="https://www.theshortboxpodcast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Short Box: A Comic Book Talk Show</a>, and recently launched <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1787208" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Nexxt Spin</a> podcast for music lovers. In 2018, he helped form the <a href="https://jaxpodcastersunite.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jax Podcaster’s United Group</a>, a collective of podcasters and audio creators dedicated to helping one another through collaboration and community. Badr is also an FSCJ alumnus and veteran of the Florida Air National Guard, using both experiences to run his own small business, <a href="https://theshortboxentertainment.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Short Box Entertainment Company</a>.  Check out <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=leela+corman&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Leela’s work</a> from the library: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=leela+corman&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=leela+corman&amp;te=</a> Unterzakhn by Leela Corman: A mesmerizing, heartbreaking graphic novel of immigrant life on New York's Lower East Side at the turn of the twentieth century, as seen through the eyes of twin sisters whose lives take radically and tragically different paths. For six-year-old Esther and Fanya, the teeming streets of New York's Lower East Side circa 1910 are both a fascinating playground and a place where life's lessons are learned quickly and often cruelly. Leela Recommends “I am a recommendations factory!” Places to visit in Florida: <ul> <li>The Springs! Visit with care and gentleness for their fragile ecosystems and be amazed at their hallucinatory beauty. They're Florida's best-kept secret!</li> <li>Chamblin's Book Mine in Jacksonville.</li> <li>Hear Again Records, the amazing Third House Books, and Volta Coffee, all in Gainesville.</li> </ul> Podcasts Leela Recommends: <ul> <li>Maintenance Phase! Essential listening for debunking all the wellness pseudoscience, diet culture, and anti-fatness we all grew up with. The BMI episode alone should be required listening. Plus it's very funny!  </li> <li>Conspirituality, a weekly deep dive into the intersection of cults, yoga and wellness culture, right-wing extremism, mis- and disinformation, and politics.</li> <li>On The Media, essential investigative journalism and media literacy.</li> <li>Reveal, one of the best investigative journalism podcasts I've heard, especially in the areas of systemic racism and abuses of power in the US, hosted by the fantastic Al Letson, who I believe is a Florida native. [Editor’s note: An Orange Park High School grad!]</li> </ul> Artists Leela Recommends: <ul> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=Wangechi+Mutu&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wangechi Mutu</a></li> <li>Clarity Haynes</li> <li>Jinal Sangoi</li> <li>Jeanne Mammen</li> <li>Joan Semmel</li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22William+Kentridge%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">William Kentridge</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22Kara+Walker%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kara Walker</a></li> </ul> Television Leela Recommends: <ul> <li>Reservation Dogs, a funny and heartbreaking series about contemporary Indigenous life in Oklahoma, created and starring Indigenous folks.</li> <li>Pose, set in the queer ballroom scene of New York in the late 1980s and early 90s, starring, among other greats, national treasure Billy Porter.</li> <li>This is going to sound strange, but I'm really into German detective shows on Netflix, especially Dogs Of Berlin, Same Sky, NSU German History X, and Kleo, all of which deal in various ways with the end of the Cold War, the rise of racist movements after the Wall fell, and the complexities of immigration and contemporary Germany. CW for violence and depictions of racism.</li> <li>Severance is an excellent sci-fi, reminiscent of the very best of <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22philip+k+dick%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Philip K Dick's work</a>.</li> </ul> Films/Directors Leela Recommends: <ul> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=pedro+almodovar&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pedro Almodóvar</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22Fatih+Akin%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fatih Akin</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=Ildiko+Enyedi&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Ildiko Enyedi</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=Jim+Jarmusch&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jim Jarmusch</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22Preston+Sturges%22&amp;qu=-jr&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Preston Sturges</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22busby+berkeley%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Busby Berkeley</a></li> <li>That documentary about Little Richard, I Am Everything. What a beautiful person he was! </li> </ul> Music Leela Recommends:  <ul> <li>Come, the best band of the 1990s, who've been re-issuing their back catalog and playing reunion shows everywhere.</li> <li>Bill Orcutt Quartet, "Music For Four Guitars", very up my Branca/Verlaine alley.</li> <li>Chris Brokaw, "Puritan".</li> <li>Thurston Moore Group.</li> </ul> Prose Leela Recommends: <ul> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22lisa+carver%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Carver</a> books.</li> <li>Jewish Currents magazine, the best of contemporary diaspora thought and politics.</li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=girls+they+write+songs+about+bauer&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Girls They Write Songs About</a> by Carlene Bauer, the most pitch-perfect Gen X novel I have yet encountered.</li> <li>This Way for the Gas, Ladies and Gentlemen, by Tadeusz Borowski. A corrosive work written a few years after the author's release from Auschwitz, that is required reading for high school students in Poland.</li> </ul> Comic Creators Leela Recommends: <ul> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22emil+ferris%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Emil Ferris</a></li> <li>Lauren Weinstein</li> <li>Rina Ayuyang</li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22megan+kelso%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Megan Kelso</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22jaime+hernandez%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jaime Hernandez</a> 4Ever!</li> </ul> Miscellaneous Recommendations: Casey Johnston's newsletter She's A Beast, in which she writes about weight lifting, debunking and dismantling diet culture and fitness pseudoscience and anti-fatness, and celebrates getting swole. --- Never miss an event! 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Lit Chat Interview with Leela Corman at DCAZ 2023

Jessica Q. Stark is the author of Buffalo Girl (BOA Editions, forthcoming April 2023), Savage Pageant (Birds, LLC, 2020) and four poetry chapbooks, including INNANET (The Offending Adam, 2021). Savage Pageant was named one of the “Best Books of 2020” in The Boston Globe and in Hyperallergic. Her poetry has most recently appeared or is forthcoming in Best American Poetry, Poetry Society of America, Pleiades, The Southeast Review, Carolina Quarterly, The Boiler, Tupelo Quarterly, Glass Poetry Journal, among others. She is a Poetry Editor at AGNI and is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at the University of North Florida. She co-organizes the Dreamboat Reading Series with Dorsey Craft in Jacksonville, Florida. Interviewer Dorsey Craft is the author of Plunder, winner of the May Sarton New Hampshire Poetry Prize. Her work has received support from the Sewanee Writer's Conference and the Anderson Center at Tower View. Dorsey's poems have appeared recently or are forthcoming in Blackbird, Cincinnati Review, Copper Nickel, Pleiades, Poetry Northwest, and elsewhere. She currently serves as Assistant Poetry Editor of AGNI and teaches composition and creative writing at the University of North Florida. JESSICA RECOMMENDS Top three poetry books on my shelf:  Dorothy Chan's Babe Carmen Jimenez Smith's Be Recorder Diane Seuss' Frank: Sonnets  Semi-secret favorite haunts in Jax:  Light on the Sugar bakery for phenomenal Asian pastries and creme puffs Trent's Seafood for the best low-key seafood in town Camp Chowenwaw Park for unique, treehouse camping just outside of town   --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Jessica Q. Stark is the author of Buffalo Girl (BOA Editions, forthcoming April 2023), Savage Pageant (Birds, LLC, 2020) and four poetry chapbooks, including INNANET (The Offending Adam, 2021). Savage Pageant was named one of the “Best Books of 2020” in The Boston Globe and in Hyperallergic. Her poetry has most recently appeared or is forthcoming in Best American Poetry, Poetry Society of America, Pleiades, The Southeast Review, Carolina Quarterly, The Boiler, Tupelo Quarterly, Glass Poetry Journal, among others. She is a Poetry Editor at AGNI and is an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at the University of North Florida. She co-organizes the Dreamboat Reading Series with Dorsey Craft in Jacksonville, Florida. Interviewer Dorsey Craft is the author of Plunder, winner of the May Sarton New Hampshire Poetry Prize. Her work has received support from the Sewanee Writer's Conference and the Anderson Center at Tower View. Dorsey's poems have appeared recently or are forthcoming in Blackbird, Cincinnati Review, Copper Nickel, Pleiades, Poetry Northwest, and elsewhere. She currently serves as Assistant Poetry Editor of AGNI and teaches composition and creative writing at the University of North Florida. JESSICA RECOMMENDS Top three poetry books on my shelf: <ul> <li>Dorothy Chan's Babe</li> <li>Carmen Jimenez Smith's <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=be+recorder+carmen&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Be Recorder</a></li> <li>Diane Seuss' <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=frank+sonnets+seuss&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Frank: Sonnets</a></li> </ul> Semi-secret favorite haunts in Jax: <ul> <li>Light on the Sugar bakery for phenomenal Asian pastries and creme puffs</li> <li>Trent's Seafood for the best low-key seafood in town</li> <li>Camp Chowenwaw Park for unique, treehouse camping just outside of town </li> </ul> --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: <a href="mailto:jplpromotions@coj.net">jplpromotions@coj.net</a>

Lit Chat Interview with Jessica Q. Stark

Aaron Woodson

Aaron Woodson is a Florida-based military combat veteran who has served in the US Air Force and US Air National Guard for over 15 years. He began his military career participating in military campaigns such as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Inherent Resolve. At a very young age, Aaron began to nurture an interest in and passion for poetry. He began to write poems at school and his love for writing grew so deep that he told his parents that someday he would publish his own book. Having moved to Jacksonville in 2016, he decided to finish up his now-completed book, The Face of Expression, a poetry book that fuses story-telling and non-fiction clips into it. The Face of Expression highlights topics about life, love, pain, struggle, rejection, faith, and experiences. Aaron gets his inspiration to write from his spirituality, traveling, singing, music, positive quotes, and experiences, among others. Interviewer Taryn “LoveReigns” Wharwood is a poet, writer, author, emcee, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and curator. Taryn is the program manager for The Performers Academy, a 12-year partner of Family Support Services.  The Performers Academy uses the healing power of the arts as behavioral intervention and diversion for youth and teens, and Taryn manages programs including the Just Like Me Cultural and Exhibition Experience for teens. Taryn conducts weekly writing workshops for adults in recovery, at-risk youth in drug rehabilitation centers, youth in foster care and in juvenile detention centers.  She is the CEO of IAmLoveReigns Enterprises LLC, providing online business solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses, artists and entertainers. Taryn is also the host of the Random Thoughts of Reign podcast, which she began during the pandemic as a way to connect the world with creators during quarantine. LoveReigns is the founder of Artis(Tree) Live and The Closet Jax and co-founder of The Cypher Open Mic Poetry &amp; Soul, which is, to date, the longest-running open mic in Jacksonville history. READ Check out all of the books in the Face of Expression series in our catalog: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22aaron+woodson%22&amp;te=! AARON RECOMMENDS Books:  The Alchemist: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3Dalchemist&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dcoelho&amp;te= 48 Laws of Power: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3D%2248+laws+of+power%22&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dgreene&amp;te= The 5 Love Languages: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=the+five+love+languages&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dchapman&amp;te= The Face of Expression 3: Fall of A King: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=face+of+expression+3+woodson&amp;te= The Art of War: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=art+of+war&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dtzu&amp;te=  Movies:  Creed III: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22creed+iii%22&amp;te= Avatar: The Way of Water: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22avatar+the+way+of+water%22&amp;te= Wakanda Forever: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=wakanda+forever+film&amp;te= Till: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3D%22till%22&amp;qu=chukwu&amp;te=  --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Aaron Woodson is a Florida-based military combat veteran who has served in the US Air Force and US Air National Guard for over 15 years. He began his military career participating in military campaigns such as Operation Iraqi Freedom and Inherent Resolve. At a very young age, Aaron began to nurture an interest in and passion for poetry. He began to write poems at school and his love for writing grew so deep that he told his parents that someday he would publish his own book. Having moved to Jacksonville in 2016, he decided to finish up his now-completed book, The Face of Expression, a poetry book that fuses story-telling and non-fiction clips into it. The Face of Expression highlights topics about life, love, pain, struggle, rejection, faith, and experiences. Aaron gets his inspiration to write from his spirituality, traveling, singing, music, positive quotes, and experiences, among others. Interviewer Taryn “LoveReigns” Wharwood is a poet, writer, author, emcee, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and curator. Taryn is the program manager for The Performers Academy, a 12-year partner of Family Support Services.  The Performers Academy uses the healing power of the arts as behavioral intervention and diversion for youth and teens, and Taryn manages programs including the Just Like Me Cultural and Exhibition Experience for teens. Taryn conducts weekly writing workshops for adults in recovery, at-risk youth in drug rehabilitation centers, youth in foster care and in juvenile detention centers.  She is the CEO of IAmLoveReigns Enterprises LLC, providing online business solutions for small- to medium-sized businesses, artists and entertainers. Taryn is also the host of the Random Thoughts of Reign podcast, which she began during the pandemic as a way to connect the world with creators during quarantine. LoveReigns is the founder of Artis(Tree) Live and The Closet Jax and co-founder of The Cypher Open Mic Poetry &amp; Soul, which is, to date, the longest-running open mic in Jacksonville history. READ Check out all of the books in the Face of Expression series <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22aaron+woodson%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">in our catalog: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22aaron+woodson%22&amp;te=</a>! AARON RECOMMENDS Books: <ul> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3Dalchemist&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dcoelho&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Alchemist: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3Dalchemist&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dcoelho&amp;te=</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3D%2248+laws+of+power%22&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dgreene&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">48 Laws of Power: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3D%2248+laws+of+power%22&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dgreene&amp;te=</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=the+five+love+languages&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dchapman&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The 5 Love Languages: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=the+five+love+languages&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dchapman&amp;te=</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=face+of+expression+3+woodson&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Face of Expression 3: Fall of A King: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=face+of+expression+3+woodson&amp;te=</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=art+of+war&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dtzu&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of War: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=art+of+war&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dtzu&amp;te=</a></li> </ul> Movies: <ul> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22creed+iii%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Creed III: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22creed+iii%22&amp;te=</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22avatar+the+way+of+water%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Avatar: The Way of Water: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22avatar+the+way+of+water%22&amp;te=</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=wakanda+forever+film&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wakanda Forever: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=wakanda+forever+film&amp;te=</a></li> <li><a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3D%22till%22&amp;qu=chukwu&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Till: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3D%22till%22&amp;qu=chukwu&amp;te=</a></li> </ul> --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: <a href="mailto:jplpromotions@coj.net">jplpromotions@coj.net</a>

Lit Chat Interview with Aaron Woodson

Christopher Gorham

Christopher Gorham is a lawyer and teacher of modern American history at Westford Academy, outside Boston. He has degrees in history from Tufts University and the University of Michigan, where he studied under legendary historian Sidney Fine. Gorham has a J.D., summa cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law, where he served on the editorial staff of the Syracuse Law Review. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post and in online journals. Interviewer Kelsi Hasden is an adjunct professor of composition at the University of North Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English focusing on Postcolonial theory and Women’s studies and a Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition. She writes about a range of issues and events, dines out as often as she can, and attends events around Jacksonville. Kelsi writes and edits articles for The Jaxson and Modern Cities. READ Check out The Confidante in print, digital, and audio in our catalog! CHRISTOPHER RECOMMENDS Here are the three books I found especially enlightening as I wrote The Confidante.  Kristin Downey’s The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins is the story of the progressive whose wish list essentially became the New Deal (minimum wages, Social Security, etc.). Perkins was the first woman cabinet member in American history, serving as Secretary of Labor for the entirety of Roosevelt’s presidency (1933-1945). Personally, Perkins was not particularly warm and could be seen as rather mirthless. But her legacy as a New Deal heroine is deserved and her prominence in FDR’s cabinet underscores how much Roosevelt respected competence regardless of sex or ethnicity. FDR and Perkins went back to his days as Governor of New York, and even before that, women played a large role in his professional life. In The Gatekeeper: Missy LeHand, FDR, and the Untold Story of the Partnership That Defined a Presidency, by Kathryn Smith, we learn that after Roosevelt contracted polio in 1921, Roosevelt brought on Marguerite “Missy” LeHand, a working-class woman from Somerville, Massachusetts as his secretary. In time, she became much more. When FDR became President in 1933, Missy came to Washington. She was not only the gatekeeper of his social and professional calendar but was essentially his Chief-of-Staff until a series of strokes incapacitated her in 1940-41. It was at this time, as I discuss in my book, that Anna Rosenberg became part of FDR’s innermost circle. The dual struggles for equality in defense work and desegregation of the armed forces were undertaken within the Roosevelt White House by Mary McLeod Bethune, Robert Weaver, Bill Hastie, Al Smith, and Robert Vann. Bethune was the leader of the “Black Cabinet,” but the men alongside her performed admirable work in the service of advancing the Black cause. In her excellent book, The Black Cabinet: The Untold Story of African Americans and Politics During the Age of Roosevelt, Jill Watts describes the successes of the Black Cabinet—and the challenges: all five risked losing their jobs, being cashiered to faraway agencies, or being labeled Communist by reactionary congressmen.  --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Christopher Gorham is a lawyer and teacher of modern American history at Westford Academy, outside Boston. He has degrees in history from Tufts University and the University of Michigan, where he studied under legendary historian Sidney Fine. Gorham has a J.D., summa cum laude, from Syracuse University College of Law, where he served on the editorial staff of the Syracuse Law Review. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post and in online journals. Interviewer Kelsi Hasden is an adjunct professor of composition at the University of North Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English focusing on Postcolonial theory and Women’s studies and a Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Composition. She writes about a range of issues and events, dines out as often as she can, and attends events around Jacksonville. Kelsi writes and edits articles for The Jaxson and Modern Cities. READ Check out The Confidante in print, digital, and audio <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=confidante+gorham&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">in our catalog</a>! CHRISTOPHER RECOMMENDS Here are the three books I found especially enlightening as I wrote The Confidante. <ol> <li>Kristin Downey’s <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3D%22Woman+Behind+the+New+Deal%22&amp;qu=downey&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life and Legacy of Frances Perkins</a> is the story of the progressive whose wish list essentially became the New Deal (minimum wages, Social Security, etc.). Perkins was the first woman cabinet member in American history, serving as Secretary of Labor for the entirety of Roosevelt’s presidency (1933-1945). Personally, Perkins was not particularly warm and could be seen as rather mirthless. But her legacy as a New Deal heroine is deserved and her prominence in FDR’s cabinet underscores how much Roosevelt respected competence regardless of sex or ethnicity.</li> <li>FDR and Perkins went back to his days as Governor of New York, and even before that, women played a large role in his professional life. In <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=gatekeeper+smith&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Gatekeeper: Missy LeHand, FDR, and the Untold Story of the Partnership That Defined a Presidency</a>, by Kathryn Smith, we learn that after Roosevelt contracted polio in 1921, Roosevelt brought on Marguerite “Missy” LeHand, a working-class woman from Somerville, Massachusetts as his secretary. In time, she became much more. When FDR became President in 1933, Missy came to Washington. She was not only the gatekeeper of his social and professional calendar but was essentially his Chief-of-Staff until a series of strokes incapacitated her in 1940-41. It was at this time, as I discuss in my book, that Anna Rosenberg became part of FDR’s innermost circle.</li> <li>The dual struggles for equality in defense work and desegregation of the armed forces were undertaken within the Roosevelt White House by Mary McLeod Bethune, Robert Weaver, Bill Hastie, Al Smith, and Robert Vann. Bethune was the leader of the “Black Cabinet,” but the men alongside her performed admirable work in the service of advancing the Black cause. In her excellent book, <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=black+cabinet+watts&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Black Cabinet: The Untold Story of African Americans and Politics During the Age of Roosevelt</a>, Jill Watts describes the successes of the Black Cabinet—and the challenges: all five risked losing their jobs, being cashiered to faraway agencies, or being labeled Communist by reactionary congressmen.</li> </ol> --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: <a href="mailto:jplpromotions@coj.net">jplpromotions@coj.net</a>

Lit Chat Interview with Christopher Gorham

Jessica Hatch

Author Jessica Hatch is a professional freelance editor and novelist with more than a decade of publishing experience. She worked her way through the slush pile at New York-based literary agencies like Writers House, New Leaf Literary &amp; Media, and Fox Literary Management, and learned what attracts readers to a book at St. Martin’s Press. Jessica’s editorial clients have gone on to receive partial and full manuscript requests from agents, to earn Kirkus starred reviews and placement on Best Book of the Year lists, and to win national awards. As a writer, Jessica has won pitch wars; attended juried workshops in Aspen, London, and Rome; and has been published in The Millions, Writer’s Digest, Fast Company, Burrow Press, and Babes Who Hustle, among others. Her debut novel, My Big Fake Wedding, debuted at #1 on Amazon's Humorous American Literature charts. Interviewer Michelle Lizet Flores is a graduate of FSU and NYU creative writing programs. She currently works as a teacher and co-hosts the What's in a Verse Poetry Open Mic in Jacksonville, FL. She has previously been published in magazines and journals such as The Miami Rail, Chircú Journal, and Travel Latina. A finalist for the Juan Felipe Herrera Award for Poetry, she is the author of the chapbooks Cuentos from the Swamp and Memoria, as well as the picture book, Carlito the Bat Learns to Trick or Treat. Her short fiction can be found in the anthology, Places We Build in the Universe through Flowersong Press. Her first full-length collection of poetry, Invasive Species, is forthcoming through Finishing Line Press. Find out more at michellelizetflores.com. READ Check out Jessica’s contemporary romantic comedies in our catalog! JESSICA RECOMMENDS Places in Jacksonville mentioned in my novel: The Volstead (though under a different name), the Main Street Bridge, James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie, and the Main branch of the library! Film/TV inspirations: The Big Chill, anything and everything John Hughes in the '80s, New Girl, Parks &amp; Recreation  Book inspirations: Beth O'Leary's The Switch Music inspirations: Rumours by Fleetwood Mac Important organizations doing work related to a subplot in my novel: Ability Housing Jax, the JAX Rental Housing Project at UNF, HabiJax. --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Author Jessica Hatch is a professional freelance editor and novelist with more than a decade of publishing experience. She worked her way through the slush pile at New York-based literary agencies like Writers House, New Leaf Literary &amp; Media, and Fox Literary Management, and learned what attracts readers to a book at St. Martin’s Press. Jessica’s editorial clients have gone on to receive partial and full manuscript requests from agents, to earn Kirkus starred reviews and placement on Best Book of the Year lists, and to win national awards. As a writer, Jessica has won pitch wars; attended juried workshops in Aspen, London, and Rome; and has been published in The Millions, Writer’s Digest, Fast Company, Burrow Press, and Babes Who Hustle, among others. Her debut novel, My Big Fake Wedding, debuted at #1 on Amazon's Humorous American Literature charts. Interviewer Michelle Lizet Flores is a graduate of FSU and NYU creative writing programs. She currently works as a teacher and co-hosts the What's in a Verse Poetry Open Mic in Jacksonville, FL. She has previously been published in magazines and journals such as The Miami Rail, Chircú Journal, and Travel Latina. A finalist for the Juan Felipe Herrera Award for Poetry, she is the author of the chapbooks Cuentos from the Swamp and Memoria, as well as the picture book, Carlito the Bat Learns to Trick or Treat. Her short fiction can be found in the anthology, Places We Build in the Universe through Flowersong Press. Her first full-length collection of poetry, Invasive Species, is forthcoming through Finishing Line Press. Find out more at <a href="https://sites.google.com/nyu.edu/michellelizetflores?pli=1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">michellelizetflores.com</a>. READ Check out Jessica’s contemporary romantic comedies <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22jessica+hatch%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">in our catalog</a>! JESSICA RECOMMENDS Places in Jacksonville mentioned in my novel: The Volstead (though under a different name), the Main Street Bridge, James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie, and the <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/locations/main-library" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Main branch</a> of the library! Film/TV inspirations: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=big+chill+kasdan&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Chill</a>, anything and everything <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22john+hughes%22&amp;qf=ITYPE%09Material+Type%091%3ADVD%09DVD" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">John Hughes</a> in the '80s, New Girl, Parks &amp; Recreation Book inspirations: Beth O'Leary's <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3Dswitch&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Do%27leary&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Switch</a> Music inspirations: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=rumours&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3D%22fleetwood+mac%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rumours</a> by Fleetwood Mac Important organizations doing work related to a subplot in my novel: Ability Housing Jax, the JAX Rental Housing Project at UNF, HabiJax. --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: <a href="mailto:jplpromotions@coj.net">jplpromotions@coj.net</a>

Lit Chat Interview with Jessica Hatch

Deborah Goodrich Royce’s thrillers examine puzzles of identity. Ruby Falls won the Zibby Award for Best Plot Twist in 2021 and Finding Mrs. Ford was hailed by Forbes, Book Riot, and Good Morning America’s “best of” lists in 2019. She began as an actress on All My Children and in multiple films, before transitioning to the role of story editor at Miramax Films, developing Emma and early versions of Chicago and A Wrinkle in Time. With her husband, Chuck, Deborah restored the Avon Theatre, Ocean House Hotel, Deer Mountain Inn, United Theatre, Savoy Bookstore, and numerous Main Street revitalization projects in Rhode Island and the Catskills. She serves on the governing and advisory boards of the American Film Institute, Greenwich International Film Festival, New York Botanical Garden, Greenwich Historical Society, and the PRASAD Project. Deborah holds a bachelor’s degree in modern foreign languages and an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Lake Erie College.  Interviewer Jessica Hatch is a professional freelance editor and novelist with more than a decade of publishing experience. She worked her way through the slush pile at New York-based literary agencies like Writers House, New Leaf Literary &amp; Media, and Fox Literary Management, and learned what attracts readers to a book at St. Martin’s Press. Jessica’s editorial clients have gone on to receive partial and full manuscript requests from agents, to earn Kirkus starred reviews and placement on Best Book of the Year lists, and to win national awards. As a writer, Jessica has won pitch wars; attended juried workshops in Aspen, London, and Rome; and has been published in The Millions, Writer’s Digest, Fast Company, Burrow Press, and Babes Who Hustle, among others. Her debut novel, My Big Fake Wedding, debuted at #1 on Amazon's Humorous American Literature charts. --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment Check out all of Deborah’s books from the library:  https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=deborah+goodrich+royce&amp;te= And Jessica’s, too:  https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22jessica+hatch%22&amp;te=  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Deborah Goodrich Royce’s thrillers examine puzzles of identity. Ruby Falls won the Zibby Award for Best Plot Twist in 2021 and Finding Mrs. Ford was hailed by Forbes, Book Riot, and Good Morning America’s “best of” lists in 2019. She began as an actress on All My Children and in multiple films, before transitioning to the role of story editor at Miramax Films, developing Emma and early versions of Chicago and A Wrinkle in Time. With her husband, Chuck, Deborah restored the Avon Theatre, Ocean House Hotel, Deer Mountain Inn, United Theatre, Savoy Bookstore, and numerous Main Street revitalization projects in Rhode Island and the Catskills. She serves on the governing and advisory boards of the American Film Institute, Greenwich International Film Festival, New York Botanical Garden, Greenwich Historical Society, and the PRASAD Project. Deborah holds a bachelor’s degree in modern foreign languages and an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Lake Erie College. Interviewer Jessica Hatch is a professional freelance editor and novelist with more than a decade of publishing experience. She worked her way through the slush pile at New York-based literary agencies like Writers House, New Leaf Literary &amp; Media, and Fox Literary Management, and learned what attracts readers to a book at St. Martin’s Press. Jessica’s editorial clients have gone on to receive partial and full manuscript requests from agents, to earn Kirkus starred reviews and placement on Best Book of the Year lists, and to win national awards. As a writer, Jessica has won pitch wars; attended juried workshops in Aspen, London, and Rome; and has been published in The Millions, Writer’s Digest, Fast Company, Burrow Press, and Babes Who Hustle, among others. Her debut novel, My Big Fake Wedding, debuted at #1 on Amazon's Humorous American Literature charts. --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Check out all of <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=deborah+goodrich+royce&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Deborah’s books</a> from the library: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=deborah+goodrich+royce&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=deborah+goodrich+royce&amp;te=</a> And <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22jessica+hatch%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jessica’s</a>, too: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22jessica+hatch%22&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22jessica+hatch%22&amp;te=</a> Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: <a href="mailto:jplpromotions@coj.net">jplpromotions@coj.net</a>

Lit Chat Interview with Deborah Goodrich Royce

Kristy Cambron

Kristy Cambron is a vintage-inspired storyteller writing from the space where art, history, and faith intersect. She’s a Christy Award-winning author of historical fiction, including her bestselling novels, The Butterfly and the Violin and The Paris Dressmaker. Her work has been named to Cosmopolitan’s Best Historical Fiction Novels of 2021, Publishers Weekly Religion &amp; Spirituality TOP 10, Library Journal Reviews’ Best Books, RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards, INSPY Award nominations, received a 2020 Christy Award for her novel, The Painted Castle, and is a 2022 Carol Award Finalist for The Paris Dressmaker.  Interviewer Madeline Martin is a New York Times and international bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance. She lives in sunny Florida with her two daughters, two incredibly spoiled cats and a husband so wonderful he's been dubbed Mr. Awesome. She is a die-hard history lover who will happily lose herself in research any day. When she's not writing, researching or 'moming', you can find her spending time with her family at Disney or sneaking a couple spoonfuls of Nutella while laughing over cat videos. She also loves travel, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany.  ---- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment Check out Kristy's books from the library, including her World War II novels and verse mapping books: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22kristy+cambron%22&amp;te= And for more WWII reads and some Highland romance, check out Madeline's books from the library:  https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22madeline+martin%22&amp;te= Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Kristy Cambron is a vintage-inspired storyteller writing from the space where art, history, and faith intersect. She’s a Christy Award-winning author of historical fiction, including her bestselling novels, The Butterfly and the Violin and The Paris Dressmaker. Her work has been named to Cosmopolitan’s Best Historical Fiction Novels of 2021, Publishers Weekly Religion &amp; Spirituality TOP 10, Library Journal Reviews’ Best Books, RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards, INSPY Award nominations, received a 2020 Christy Award for her novel, The Painted Castle, and is a 2022 Carol Award Finalist for The Paris Dressmaker.  Interviewer Madeline Martin is a New York Times and international bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance. She lives in sunny Florida with her two daughters, two incredibly spoiled cats and a husband so wonderful he's been dubbed Mr. Awesome. She is a die-hard history lover who will happily lose herself in research any day. When she's not writing, researching or 'moming', you can find her spending time with her family at Disney or sneaking a couple spoonfuls of Nutella while laughing over cat videos. She also loves travel, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany.  ---- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Check out <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22kristy+cambron%22&amp;te=" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kristy's books</a> from the library, including her World War II novels and verse mapping books: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22kristy+cambron%22&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22kristy+cambron%22&amp;te=</a> And for more WWII reads and some Highland romance, check out <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22madeline+martin%22&amp;te=" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Madeline's books</a> from the library: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22madeline+martin%22&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22madeline+martin%22&amp;te=</a> Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: <a href="mailto:jplpromotions@coj.net">jplpromotions@coj.net</a>

Lit Chat Author Talk with Kristy Cambron

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Valerie Bowman

Valerie Bowman’s debut novel was published in 2012. Since then, her books have received starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus. She’s been an RT Reviewers’ Choice nominee for Best First Historical Romance and Best Historical Romance Love and Laughter. Two of her books have been nominated for the Kirkus Prize for fiction. Valerie grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she’s number seven) and a huge supply of historical romance novels. After a cold and snowy stint earning a degree in English Language and Literature with a minor in history at Smith College, she moved to Florida the first chance she got. Valerie now lives in Jacksonville with her family including her mini-schnauzers, Huckleberry and Violet. When she’s not writing, she keeps busy reading, traveling, or vacillating between watching crazy reality TV and PBS. Interviewer Jessica Hatch is a professional freelance editor and novelist with more than a decade of publishing experience. She worked her way through the slush pile at New York-based literary agencies like Writers House, New Leaf Literary &amp; Media, and Fox Literary Management, and learned what attracts readers to a book at St. Martin’s Press. Jessica’s editorial clients have gone on to receive partial and full manuscript requests from agents, to earn Kirkus starred reviews and placement on Best Book of the Year lists, and to win national awards. As a writer, Jessica has won pitch wars; attended juried workshops in Aspen, London, and Rome; and has been published in The Millions, Writer’s Digest, Fast Company, Burrow Press, and Babes Who Hustle, among others. Her debut novel, My Big Fake Wedding, debuted at #1 on Amazon's Humorous American Literature charts.  --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment Valerie BowmanCheck out Valerie's books from our catalog:  https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22valerie+bowman%22&amp;te=   Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieGBowman   Website: https://valeriebowmanbooks.com/  Jessica HatchCheck out Jessica's books from our catalog:  https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22jessica+hatch%22&amp;te=   Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessicaNHatch   Website: https://www.jessicahatch.com/  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Valerie Bowman’s debut novel was published in 2012. Since then, her books have received starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus. She’s been an RT Reviewers’ Choice nominee for Best First Historical Romance and Best Historical Romance Love and Laughter. Two of her books have been nominated for the Kirkus Prize for fiction. Valerie grew up in Illinois with six sisters (she’s number seven) and a huge supply of historical romance novels. After a cold and snowy stint earning a degree in English Language and Literature with a minor in history at Smith College, she moved to Florida the first chance she got. Valerie now lives in Jacksonville with her family including her mini-schnauzers, Huckleberry and Violet. When she’s not writing, she keeps busy reading, traveling, or vacillating between watching crazy reality TV and PBS. Interviewer Jessica Hatch is a professional freelance editor and novelist with more than a decade of publishing experience. She worked her way through the slush pile at New York-based literary agencies like Writers House, New Leaf Literary &amp; Media, and Fox Literary Management, and learned what attracts readers to a book at St. Martin’s Press. Jessica’s editorial clients have gone on to receive partial and full manuscript requests from agents, to earn Kirkus starred reviews and placement on Best Book of the Year lists, and to win national awards. As a writer, Jessica has won pitch wars; attended juried workshops in Aspen, London, and Rome; and has been published in The Millions, Writer’s Digest, Fast Company, Burrow Press, and Babes Who Hustle, among others. Her debut novel, My Big Fake Wedding, debuted at #1 on Amazon's Humorous American Literature charts.  --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Valerie BowmanCheck out Valerie's books from our catalog: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22valerie+bowman%22&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22valerie+bowman%22&amp;te=</a>  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ValerieGBowman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ValerieGBowman</a>  Website: <a href="https://valeriebowmanbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://valeriebowmanbooks.com/</a> Jessica HatchCheck out Jessica's books from our catalog: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22jessica+hatch%22&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22jessica+hatch%22&amp;te=</a>  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/JessicaNHatch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/JessicaNHatch</a>  Website: <a href="https://www.jessicahatch.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jessicahatch.com/</a> Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: <a href="mailto:jplpromotions@coj.net">jplpromotions@coj.net</a>

Lit Chat Interview with Valerie Bowman

Madeline Martin

Madeline Martin is a New York Times and international bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance. She lives in sunny Florida with her two daughters, two incredibly spoiled cats and a husband so wonderful he's been dubbed Mr. Awesome. She is a die-hard history lover who will happily lose herself in research any day. When she's not writing, researching or 'moming', you can find her spending time with her family at Disney or sneaking a couple spoonfuls of Nutella while laughing over cat videos. She also loves travel, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany. Interviewer Valerie Bowman’s debut novel was published in 2012. Since then, her books have received starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus. She’s been an RT Reviewers’ Choice nominee for Best First Historical Romance and Best Historical Romance Love and Laughter. Two of her books have been nominated for the Kirkus Prize for fiction.   Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment   Madline Martin Check out Madeline's books from our catalog:  https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22madeline+martin%22&amp;te=   Twitter: https://twitter.com/MadelineMMartin  Valerie BowmanCheck out Valerie's books from out catalog:  https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22valerie+bowman%22&amp;te=   Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValerieGBowman   Website: https://valeriebowmanbooks.com/  Jacksonville Public Library Website: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Madeline Martin is a New York Times and international bestselling author of historical fiction and historical romance. She lives in sunny Florida with her two daughters, two incredibly spoiled cats and a husband so wonderful he's been dubbed Mr. Awesome. She is a die-hard history lover who will happily lose herself in research any day. When she's not writing, researching or 'moming', you can find her spending time with her family at Disney or sneaking a couple spoonfuls of Nutella while laughing over cat videos. She also loves travel, attributing her fascination with history to having spent most of her childhood as an Army brat in Germany. Interviewer Valerie Bowman’s debut novel was published in 2012. Since then, her books have received starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, and Kirkus. She’s been an RT Reviewers’ Choice nominee for Best First Historical Romance and Best Historical Romance Love and Laughter. Two of her books have been nominated for the Kirkus Prize for fiction. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Madline Martin Check out Madeline's books from our catalog: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22madeline+martin%22&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22madeline+martin%22&amp;te=</a>  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MadelineMMartin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MadelineMMartin</a> Valerie BowmanCheck out Valerie's books from out catalog: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22valerie+bowman%22&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22valerie+bowman%22&amp;te=</a>  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ValerieGBowman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/ValerieGBowman</a>  Website: <a href="https://valeriebowmanbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://valeriebowmanbooks.com/</a> Jacksonville Public Library Website: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: <a href="mailto:jplpromotions@coj.net">jplpromotions@coj.net</a>

Lit Chat Author Talk with Madeline Martin

Julie Delegal

In her self-published novel, Seen, Julie G. Delegal takes a story straight from Jacksonville’s headlines and tells a fictional version that explores a similar event from two perspectives. Join us to chat with Julie about the process of fictionalizing true events and how she was inspired to write this novel! Julie G. Delegal is a freelance journalist and author who lives in Jacksonville. Her novel, Seen, earned the 2022 Independent Book Awards Gold Medal (IPPY) for best fiction in the Southeast region. For ten years, Julie covered education and other topics for Folio Weekly, Jacksonville’s alternative weekly magazine. She has published journalism, editorials, and feature articles in various online and print media outlets throughout Florida. A proud PTA veteran, Julie also wrote for the family law firm, now Delegal and Poindexter, P.A., while raising three children with her husband, Tad. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English, minoring in Political Science and Women’s Studies, from the University of Florida. Interviewer Kay Huggins is a creative, the owner of Aphelion Editing and Consulting, and the host of The Raindrop Corner Podcast. As a longtime resident of Jacksonville, Florida, they have sought to support local artistry, foster thought-provoking content, and aid in human rights advocacy. For over a decade, their life has been dazzled with project management, technology industries, logistics, writing, and production. Through the intersectionality of Kay’s craft, they aim to champion the community by providing a platform to marginalized groups. Currently, Kay is writing their debut novel and enjoying leisure moments with their wife and fur babies.     Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment   Julie Delegal Check out Julie's book Seen from our catalog:  https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3Dseen&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3D%22delegal%22&amp;te=  Twitter: https://twitter.com/julieinjax  Webiste: https://julieinjax.com/ Kay Huggins Twitter: https://twitter.com/kayisadragon  Website: https://www.kaylareneehuggins.com/ Jacksonville Public Library Website: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

In her self-published novel, Seen, Julie G. Delegal takes a story straight from Jacksonville’s headlines and tells a fictional version that explores a similar event from two perspectives. Join us to chat with Julie about the process of fictionalizing true events and how she was inspired to write this novel! Julie G. Delegal is a freelance journalist and author who lives in Jacksonville. Her novel, Seen, earned the 2022 Independent Book Awards Gold Medal (IPPY) for best fiction in the Southeast region. For ten years, Julie covered education and other topics for Folio Weekly, Jacksonville’s alternative weekly magazine. She has published journalism, editorials, and feature articles in various online and print media outlets throughout Florida. A proud PTA veteran, Julie also wrote for the family law firm, now Delegal and Poindexter, P.A., while raising three children with her husband, Tad. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English, minoring in Political Science and Women’s Studies, from the University of Florida. Interviewer Kay Huggins is a creative, the owner of Aphelion Editing and Consulting, and the host of The Raindrop Corner Podcast. As a longtime resident of Jacksonville, Florida, they have sought to support local artistry, foster thought-provoking content, and aid in human rights advocacy. For over a decade, their life has been dazzled with project management, technology industries, logistics, writing, and production. Through the intersectionality of Kay’s craft, they aim to champion the community by providing a platform to marginalized groups. Currently, Kay is writing their debut novel and enjoying leisure moments with their wife and fur babies. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Julie Delegal Check out Julie's book Seen from our catalog: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3Dseen&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3D%22delegal%22&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=TITLE%3Dseen&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3D%22delegal%22&amp;te=</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/julieinjax" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/julieinjax</a> Webiste: <a href="https://julieinjax.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://julieinjax.com/</a> Kay Huggins Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/kayisadragon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/kayisadragon</a> Website: <a href="https://www.kaylareneehuggins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kaylareneehuggins.com/</a> Jacksonville Public Library Website: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: <a href="mailto:jplpromotions@coj.net">jplpromotions@coj.net</a>

Lit Chat: Interview with Julie Delegal

Chris Barton

Alton Yates

Chris Barton and Alton Yates in conversation with local educator TiLena Robinson discussing Chris's book Moving Forward, a nonfiction children's book about Alton's roles in Space Age military experiments and in Jacksonville's 1960 civil rights sit-ins that culminated in Ax Handle Saturday.  Chris Barton is the author of picture books including bestseller Shark vs. Train, Fire Truck vs. Dragon, Sibert Honor-winning The Day-Glo Brothers, and Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions, which has been included on 21 state reading lists. His new books in 2021 and 2022 include How to Make a Book (About My Dog) and Moving Forward: From Space-Age Rides to Civil Rights Sit-Ins with Airman Alton Yates. Chris and his wife, YA/middle-grade novelist Jennifer Ziegler, live in Austin, Texas, and co-host the children’s literature video series “This One’s Dedicated to…” Interviewer TiLena Robinson worked as a middle and high school social studies teacher with Duval County Public Schools for nine years before becoming a Secondary Social Studies Specialist with the school district in October 2015. She transitioned into her current role as a Regional Social Studies Specialist for high school in October 2021 and continues to work with administrators, teachers and students to carry out the vision and mission of Duval County Public Schools. She is a member of DCPS’s African American History Task Force and works to bring equity, inclusion, and diversity to education by working with teachers to implement the teaching of Africa and its’ peoples and the contributions of African Americans into high school social studies. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Reading, and a certification in Educational Leadership. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment Chris BartonCheck out Chris Barton's books from our catalog:  https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results/?ln=en_US&amp;q=chris%20barton&amp;rw=0  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bartography  Webiste: https://chrisbarton.info/  Jacksonville Public Library Website: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Chris Barton and Alton Yates in conversation with local educator TiLena Robinson discussing Chris's book Moving Forward, a nonfiction children's book about Alton's roles in Space Age military experiments and in Jacksonville's 1960 civil rights sit-ins that culminated in Ax Handle Saturday.  Chris Barton is the author of picture books including bestseller Shark vs. Train, Fire Truck vs. Dragon, Sibert Honor-winning The Day-Glo Brothers, and Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions, which has been included on 21 state reading lists. His new books in 2021 and 2022 include How to Make a Book (About My Dog) and Moving Forward: From Space-Age Rides to Civil Rights Sit-Ins with Airman Alton Yates. Chris and his wife, YA/middle-grade novelist Jennifer Ziegler, live in Austin, Texas, and co-host the children’s literature video series “This One’s Dedicated to…” Interviewer TiLena Robinson worked as a middle and high school social studies teacher with Duval County Public Schools for nine years before becoming a Secondary Social Studies Specialist with the school district in October 2015. She transitioned into her current role as a Regional Social Studies Specialist for high school in October 2021 and continues to work with administrators, teachers and students to carry out the vision and mission of Duval County Public Schools. She is a member of DCPS’s African American History Task Force and works to bring equity, inclusion, and diversity to education by working with teachers to implement the teaching of Africa and its’ peoples and the contributions of African Americans into high school social studies. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Reading, and a certification in Educational Leadership. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Chris BartonCheck out Chris Barton's books from our catalog: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results/?ln=en_US&amp;q=chris%20barton&amp;rw=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results/?ln=en_US&amp;q=chris%20barton&amp;rw=0</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Bartography" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Bartography</a> Webiste: <a href="https://chrisbarton.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://chrisbarton.info/</a> Jacksonville Public Library Website: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a>  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a>  Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a>  Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a>  YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a>  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net

Lit Chat: Interview with Chris Barton and Alton Yates

Jim Rugg

Jim Rugg is an Eisner and Ignatz Award-winning cartoonist, designer, and YouTuber. His comics have been published by Marvel, DC, Image Comics, AdHouse Books, New York magazine, Dark Horse Comics, Titan Books, and Fantagraphics. Rugg’s comics career began with the publication of Street Angel in 2004. Street Angel comics are part of the National Archives and the Smithsonian Collection. In 2007, Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg created The PLAIN Janes, launching the Young Adult graphic novel explosion. Rugg’s graphic novel Afrodisiac was honored on the AIGA 50/50 list for book design. In 2018, Rugg started Cartoonist Kayfabe on YouTube with Ed Piskor (X-Men Grand Design). Cartoonist Kayfabe celebrates all things comics – with creator interviews, history, tutorials, and discussions about comics. In 2020, Jim Rugg created the world’s 1st blacklight comic book, Mtsyry: Octobriana 1976. He taught visual storytelling at the School of Visual Arts from 2012-2022. Rugg has run one marathon so far and lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and cats. Interviewer Badr Milligan is a project manager by day and an audio creator by night. Since 2012, he has used a mic to help others share their stories. He hosts the award-winning show, The Short Box Podcast, and recently created the Nexxt Spin podcast for fellow vinyl lovers. Inspired by the expanding podcast medium and community around him, he assembled the first Jax Podcaster’s United! meet-up in 2018, a now regular event with a fast-growing collective of podcasters and audio enthusiasts dedicated to helping one another through collaboration and community. Badr is also an FSCJ alumnus and veteran of the Florida Air National Guard, using both experiences to run his own small business, The Short Box Entertainment Company. --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment   Jim Rugg  Borrow Jim’s books from our collection:  https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22jim+rugg%22&amp;te= Website: https://www.jimrugg.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimruggart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimruggart/    Badr Milligan/The Short Box  Website: https://www.theshortboxpodcast.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheShortBoxJax Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshortboxjax/     Jacksonville Public Library  Website: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl  Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net  

Jim Rugg is an Eisner and Ignatz Award-winning cartoonist, designer, and YouTuber. His comics have been published by Marvel, DC, Image Comics, AdHouse Books, New York magazine, Dark Horse Comics, Titan Books, and Fantagraphics. Rugg’s comics career began with the publication of <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=street+angel+rugg&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Street Angel</a> in 2004. Street Angel comics are part of the National Archives and the Smithsonian Collection. In 2007, Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg created <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=plain+janes+rugg&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The PLAIN Janes</a>, launching the Young Adult graphic novel explosion. Rugg’s graphic novel Afrodisiac was honored on the AIGA 50/50 list for book design. In 2018, Rugg started <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/CartoonistKayfabe/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cartoonist Kayfabe</a> on YouTube with Ed Piskor (X-Men Grand Design). Cartoonist Kayfabe celebrates all things comics – with creator interviews, history, tutorials, and discussions about comics. In 2020, Jim Rugg created the world’s 1st blacklight comic book, Mtsyry: Octobriana 1976. He taught visual storytelling at the School of Visual Arts from 2012-2022. Rugg has run one marathon so far and lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and cats. Interviewer Badr Milligan is a project manager by day and an audio creator by night. Since 2012, he has used a mic to help others share their stories. He hosts the award-winning show, <a href="https://www.theshortboxpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Short Box Podcast</a>, and recently created the <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1787208" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nexxt Spin</a> podcast for fellow vinyl lovers. Inspired by the expanding podcast medium and community around him, he assembled the first <a href="https://jaxpodcastersunite.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jax Podcaster’s United!</a> meet-up in 2018, a now regular event with a fast-growing collective of podcasters and audio enthusiasts dedicated to helping one another through collaboration and community. Badr is also an FSCJ alumnus and veteran of the Florida Air National Guard, using both experiences to run his own small business, <a href="https://theshortboxentertainment.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Short Box Entertainment Company</a>. --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Jim Rugg <ul> <li>Borrow Jim’s books from our collection: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22jim+rugg%22&amp;te" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22jim+rugg%22&amp;te</a>=</li> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.jimrugg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jimrugg.com/</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jimruggart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jimruggart</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jimruggart/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jimruggart/</a></li> </ul> Badr Milligan/The Short Box <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.theshortboxpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theshortboxpodcast.com/</a> </li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheShortBoxJax" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/TheShortBoxJax</a></li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theshortboxjax/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/theshortboxjax/</a> </li> </ul> Jacksonville Public Library <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/</a> </li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> </li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/</a> </li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/</a> </li> <li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> </li> <li>Contact Us: <a href="mailto:jplpromotions@coj.net">jplpromotions@coj.net</a> </li> </ul>

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Marc Cameron

Marc Cameron is a New York Times bestselling author. Cameron’s Jericho Quinn Thriller Series debuted in 2011. Since then, he’s written eight Quinn novels and four Arliss Cutter novels featuring a deputy US marshal based in Alaska, including the most recent Cutter, Cold Snap. Marc is the author of five Tom Clancy/Jack Ryan novels for the Tom Clancy estate, including the most recent, Chain of Command. A retired Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal, Marc spent nearly thirty years in law enforcement. He holds a second-degree black belt in jujitsu and is a certified law enforcement scuba diver and man-tracking instructor. The job of a deputy US marshal is extremely varied. Marc’s career focused primarily on dignitary protection and fugitive operations. As a member of the rural Tactical Tracking Unit for the US Marshals District of Alaska, Marc routinely tracked lost hikers, hunters, and fugitives in the vast Alaska bush. His assignments have taken him from Alaska to Manhattan, Canada to Mexico and dozens of points in between. Interviewer Michael Wiley writes the Sam Kelson Chicago PI mystery series, the Shamus Award-nominated Franky Dast mysteries, the Daniel Turner thrillers, and the Shamus Award-winning Joe Kozmarski hard-boiled detective mystery series. He lives in Jacksonville and teaches at the University of North Florida. --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment Marc Cameron  Borrow Marc’s books from our collection: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22marc+cameron%22&amp;te= Website: https://marccameronbooks.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcCameron1  Michael Wiley  Borrow Michael's books from our collection:  https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22michael+wiley%22&amp;te= Website: http://www.michaelwileyonline.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mwileyauthor  Jacksonville Public Library  Website: jaxpubliclibrary.org Twitter: twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: facebook.com/JaxLibrary Instagram: instagram.com/jaxlibrary YouTube: youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) coj.net 

Marc Cameron is a New York Times bestselling author. Cameron’s Jericho Quinn Thriller Series debuted in 2011. Since then, he’s written eight Quinn novels and four Arliss Cutter novels featuring a deputy US marshal based in Alaska, including the most recent Cutter, Cold Snap. Marc is the author of five Tom Clancy/Jack Ryan novels for the Tom Clancy estate, including the most recent, Chain of Command. A retired Chief Deputy U.S. Marshal, Marc spent nearly thirty years in law enforcement. He holds a second-degree black belt in jujitsu and is a certified law enforcement scuba diver and man-tracking instructor. The job of a deputy US marshal is extremely varied. Marc’s career focused primarily on dignitary protection and fugitive operations. As a member of the rural Tactical Tracking Unit for the US Marshals District of Alaska, Marc routinely tracked lost hikers, hunters, and fugitives in the vast Alaska bush. His assignments have taken him from Alaska to Manhattan, Canada to Mexico and dozens of points in between. Interviewer Michael Wiley writes the Sam Kelson Chicago PI mystery series, the Shamus Award-nominated Franky Dast mysteries, the Daniel Turner thrillers, and the Shamus Award-winning Joe Kozmarski hard-boiled detective mystery series. He lives in Jacksonville and teaches at the University of North Florida. --- Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Marc Cameron <ul> <li>Borrow Marc’s books from our collection: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22marc+cameron%22&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22marc+cameron%22&amp;te=</a></li> <li>Website: <a href="https://marccameronbooks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://marccameronbooks.com/</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MarcCameron1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MarcCameron1</a></li> </ul> Michael Wiley <ul> <li>Borrow Michael's books from our collection: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22michael+wiley%22&amp;te" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22michael+wiley%22&amp;te</a>=</li> <li>Website: <a href="http://www.michaelwileyonline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.michaelwileyonline.com/</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/mwileyauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mwileyauthor</a></li> </ul> Jacksonville Public Library <ul> <li>Website: <a href="http://jaxpubliclibrary.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jaxpubliclibrary.org</a></li> <li>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a></li> <li>Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/JaxLibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/JaxLibrary</a> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/jaxlibrary</a></li> <li>YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a></li> <li>Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) <a href="http://coj.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">coj.net</a></li> </ul>

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Chris Crutcher

Chris Crutcher’s first novel, Running Loose, was published in 1983, and by 1984 made USA Today's top ten banned books list, along with nine other long-celebrated novels. He is proud to report that nearly all of his subsequent works have been censored and/or banned somewhere in the great U.S. of A, and that those challenges have earned him two lifetime achievement Intellectual Freedom Awards, one from the National Council of Teachers of English and the other from the National Coalition Against Censorship. Crutcher first came face to face with his professional destiny and the vibrant, often courageous community that would provide inspiration for his fictional work as a teacher, then director, of a racially-diverse K-12 alternative school in Oakland, California. That and his subsequent twenty-odd years as both a therapist specializing in child abuse and neglect and chairperson for his region's Child Protection Team have informed his thirteen novels and two collections of short stories. In the midst of all that heartbreak and unforgiveable neglect and violence, he says, "new heroes arose" — compelling Crutcher to fashion his stories around them. Interviewer Stacey Horan left her career as a corporate lawyer to become an award-winning author of young adult novels. Her works include Sycamore Lane, Inland, and The Elixir Vitae Adventures (a five-book series). She also hosts a podcast called The Bookshop at the End of the Internet, which is dedicated to helping book lovers discover new authors. Visit her website at www.staceyhoran.com or find her on social media at @staceyleehoran. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment  Chris Crutcher Borrow Chris' books from our collection: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22chris+crutcher%22&amp;te=  Website: http://www.chriscrutcher.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chriscrutcher Stacy Horan Website: www.staceyhoran.com Twitter: @staceyleehoran Jacksonville Public Library Website: jaxpubliclibrary.org Twitter: twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: facebook.com/JaxLibrary Instagram: instagram.com/jaxlibrary YouTube: youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) coj.net

Chris Crutcher’s first novel, <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fERC_213_9387$002f0$002f213_9387:HOOPLA:11913670/ada?qu=Running+Loose&amp;d=ent%3A%2F%2FERC_213_9387%2F0%2F213_9387%3AHOOPLA%3A11913670%7EERC_ST_DEFAULT%7E0&amp;h=8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Running Loose</a>, was published in 1983, and by 1984 made USA Today's top ten banned books list, along with nine other long-celebrated novels. He is proud to report that nearly all of his subsequent works have been censored and/or banned somewhere in the great U.S. of A, and that those challenges have earned him two lifetime achievement Intellectual Freedom Awards, one from the National Council of Teachers of English and the other from the National Coalition Against Censorship. Crutcher first came face to face with his professional destiny and the vibrant, often courageous community that would provide inspiration for his fictional work as a teacher, then director, of a racially-diverse K-12 alternative school in Oakland, California. That and his subsequent twenty-odd years as both a therapist specializing in child abuse and neglect and chairperson for his region's Child Protection Team have informed his thirteen novels and two collections of short stories. In the midst of all that heartbreak and unforgiveable neglect and violence, he says, "new heroes arose" — compelling Crutcher to fashion his stories around them. Interviewer Stacey Horan left her career as a corporate lawyer to become an award-winning author of young adult novels. Her works include <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1269285/ada?qu=Sycamore+Lane&amp;d=ent%3A%2F%2FSD_ILS%2F0%2FSD_ILS%3A1269285%7EILS%7E0&amp;h=8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sycamore Lane</a>, <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1269286/ada?qu=lnland+stacy+horan&amp;d=ent%3A%2F%2FSD_ILS%2F0%2FSD_ILS%3A1269286%7EILS%7E0&amp;h=8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Inland</a>, and The <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=Elixir+Vitae+Adventures+%3B" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Elixir Vitae Adventures</a> (a five-book series). She also hosts a podcast called The Bookshop at the End of the Internet, which is dedicated to helping book lovers discover new authors. Visit her website at <a href="http://www.staceyhoran.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.staceyhoran.com</a> or find her on social media at @staceyleehoran. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Chris Crutcher Borrow Chris' books from our collection: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22chris+crutcher%22&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22chris+crutcher%22&amp;te=</a> Website: <a href="http://www.chriscrutcher.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.chriscrutcher.com/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/chriscrutcher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/chriscrutcher</a> Stacy Horan Website: <a href="http://www.staceyhoran.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.staceyhoran.com</a> Twitter: @staceyleehoran Jacksonville Public Library Website: <a href="http://jaxpubliclibrary.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jaxpubliclibrary.org</a> Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/JaxLibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/JaxLibrary</a> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/jaxlibrary</a> YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) <a href="http://coj.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">coj.net</a>

Teen Lit Chat with Chris Crutcher

Nikesha Elise Williams

Nikesha Elise Williams is a two-time Emmy award winning producer, an award-winning author, and producer and host of the Black &amp; Published podcast. Her latest novel, Beyond Bourbon Street, was awarded Best Fiction by the Black Caucus of African-American Librarians in the 2021 Self-Published eBook Literary Awards. It also received the 2020 Outstanding Book Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. Nikesha's forthcoming book, Mardi Gras Indians, will be published by LSU Press on October 5. A Chicago native, Nikesha is an Editor at Narrative Initiative and a columnist with JAX Today. Her work has also appeared in The Washington Post, ESSENCE, and VOX. She lives in Florida with her family and is working on her next novel. Interviewer Yvette Angelique Hyater-Adams is a poet, teaching artist, and proven culture change strategist. She publishes, curates, and facilitates storytelling for healing, creating art, for consciousness-raising, and advocacy.  Her most recent work is a digital poetry chapbook: Something Old, New, Borrowed, and The Blues. As a recovering bank executive and management consulting firm CEO, Yvette runs a social arts practice, Narratives for Change, LLC. Writing poetry and essay, teaching, and activism is central to her social arts practice. She teaches creative writing for women and girls, and Scholarly Personal Narrative (SPN) for social justice thought leaders. Yvette is on the editorial board for Practicing Social Change for Applied Behavioral Science. She is a volunteer for TEDx Jacksonville as a curator and speaker coach. She is the Chair of the Board of Directors for Alternate ROOTS, a social justice organization for artists and cultural organizers.  Yvette lives with her banker-jazz musician husband in Atlantic Beach, FL. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment Nikesha Elise Williams Borrow Nikesha's books from our collection:  https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=nikesha+elise+williams&amp;te=  Website: http://www.newwrites.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nikesha_Elise Yvette Angelique Website: https://www.yvetteangelique.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/yhyater Jacksonville Public Library Website: jaxpubliclibrary.org Twitter: twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: facebook.com/JaxLibrary Instagram: instagram.com/jaxlibrary YouTube: youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) coj.net

Nikesha Elise Williams is a two-time Emmy award winning producer, an award-winning author, and producer and host of the Black &amp; Published podcast. Her latest novel, Beyond Bourbon Street, was awarded Best Fiction by the Black Caucus of African-American Librarians in the 2021 Self-Published eBook Literary Awards. It also received the 2020 Outstanding Book Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. Nikesha's forthcoming book, Mardi Gras Indians, will be published by LSU Press on October 5. A Chicago native, Nikesha is an Editor at Narrative Initiative and a columnist with JAX Today. Her work has also appeared in The Washington Post, ESSENCE, and VOX. She lives in Florida with her family and is working on her next novel. Interviewer Yvette Angelique Hyater-Adams is a poet, teaching artist, and proven culture change strategist. She publishes, curates, and facilitates storytelling for healing, creating art, for consciousness-raising, and advocacy.  Her most recent work is a digital poetry chapbook: Something Old, New, Borrowed, and The Blues. As a recovering bank executive and management consulting firm CEO, Yvette runs a social arts practice, Narratives for Change, LLC. Writing poetry and essay, teaching, and activism is central to her social arts practice. She teaches creative writing for women and girls, and Scholarly Personal Narrative (SPN) for social justice thought leaders. Yvette is on the editorial board for Practicing Social Change for Applied Behavioral Science. She is a volunteer for TEDx Jacksonville as a curator and speaker coach. She is the Chair of the Board of Directors for Alternate ROOTS, a social justice organization for artists and cultural organizers.  Yvette lives with her banker-jazz musician husband in Atlantic Beach, FL. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Nikesha Elise Williams Borrow Nikesha's books from our collection: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=nikesha+elise+williams&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=nikesha+elise+williams&amp;te=</a> Website: <a href="http://www.newwrites.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.newwrites.com/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Nikesha_Elise" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Nikesha_Elise</a> Yvette Angelique Website: <a href="https://www.yvetteangelique.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.yvetteangelique.com/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/yhyater" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/yhyater</a> Jacksonville Public Library Website: <a href="http://jaxpubliclibrary.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jaxpubliclibrary.org</a> Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/JaxLibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/JaxLibrary</a> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/jaxlibrary</a> YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) <a href="http://coj.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">coj.net</a>

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Mackenzi Lee

Mackenzi Lee holds a BA in history and an MFA in creative writing from Simmons college. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Montague Siblings series, which kicked off in 2017 with The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, which was a New York Times bestseller, an ABA bestseller, has been optioned for film by Greg Berlanti for HBO, was a 2018 Stonewall Honor Book, and won the New England Book Award. Mackenzi is also the author of Bygone Badass Broads, a collection of short biographies of women in history you probably don’t know about but definitely should, based on her viral twitter series of the same name; and The History of the World in 50 Dogs, which is the same thing but dogs. She is currently finishing a series with Marvel detailing the origin stories of fan-favorite antiheroes from the MCU and comics-iverse, including Loki, Nebula, and Gamora. In 2020, Mackenzi was included on the Forbes 30 under 30 media list. Her short fiction and nonfiction has appeared in the Boston Globe, Atlas Obscura, Teen Vogue, and Bust magazine, among others. Interviewer Kay Huggins is a creative, the owner of Aphelion Editing and Consulting, and the host of The Raindrop Corner Podcast. As a longtime resident of Jacksonville, Florida, they have sought to support local artistry, foster thought-provoking content, and aid in human rights advocacy. For over a decade, their life has been dazzled with project management, technology industries, logistics, writing, and production. Through the intersectionality of Kay’s craft, they aim to champion the community by providing a platform to marginalized groups. Currently, Kay is writing their debut novel and enjoying leisure moments with their wife and fur babies. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment  Mackenzi Lee Borrow Mackenzi Lee's books from our catalog:  https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22mackenzi+lee%22&amp;te=  Website: http://www.mackenzilee.com/  Kay Huggins Website: https://www.kaylareneehuggins.com/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/kayisadragon  Jacksonville Public Library Website: jaxpubliclibrary.org Twitter: twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: facebook.com/JaxLibrary Instagram: instagram.com/jaxlibrary YouTube: youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) coj.net

Mackenzi Lee holds a BA in history and an MFA in creative writing from Simmons college. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Montague Siblings series, which kicked off in 2017 with The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, which was a New York Times bestseller, an ABA bestseller, has been optioned for film by Greg Berlanti for HBO, was a 2018 Stonewall Honor Book, and won the New England Book Award. Mackenzi is also the author of Bygone Badass Broads, a collection of short biographies of women in history you probably don’t know about but definitely should, based on her viral twitter series of the same name; and The History of the World in 50 Dogs, which is the same thing but dogs. She is currently finishing a series with Marvel detailing the origin stories of fan-favorite antiheroes from the MCU and comics-iverse, including Loki, Nebula, and Gamora. In 2020, Mackenzi was included on the Forbes 30 under 30 media list. Her short fiction and nonfiction has appeared in the Boston Globe, Atlas Obscura, Teen Vogue, and Bust magazine, among others. Interviewer Kay Huggins is a creative, the owner of Aphelion Editing and Consulting, and the host of The Raindrop Corner Podcast. As a longtime resident of Jacksonville, Florida, they have sought to support local artistry, foster thought-provoking content, and aid in human rights advocacy. For over a decade, their life has been dazzled with project management, technology industries, logistics, writing, and production. Through the intersectionality of Kay’s craft, they aim to champion the community by providing a platform to marginalized groups. Currently, Kay is writing their debut novel and enjoying leisure moments with their wife and fur babies. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Mackenzi Lee Borrow Mackenzi Lee's books from our catalog: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22mackenzi+lee%22&amp;te=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=AUTHOR%3D%22mackenzi+lee%22&amp;te=</a> Website: <a href="http://www.mackenzilee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.mackenzilee.com/</a> Kay Huggins Website: <a href="https://www.kaylareneehuggins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kaylareneehuggins.com/</a>  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/kayisadragon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/kayisadragon</a> Jacksonville Public Library Website: <a href="http://jaxpubliclibrary.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jaxpubliclibrary.org</a> Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a> Facebook: <a href="http://facebook.com/JaxLibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/JaxLibrary</a> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/jaxlibrary</a> YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a> Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) <a href="http://coj.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">coj.net</a>

Teen Lit Chat with Mackenzi Lee

In her new book of historic photographs, Jada Wright-Greene celebrates the homes of African Americans throughout the state, including cabins, shotgun homes, and two-story residences in Jacksonville and beach homes in American Beach and Butler Beach. Join us to learn more about these homes and the process of researching their histories! Jada Wright-Greene is a writer, independent museum professional, lecturer, museum activist, and Black history lover. She is the Founder &amp; President of Heritage Salon, the first and only electronic magazine dedicated to promoting Black museums, historical sites, and homes and telling the stories of Black history. Jada was raised in Jacksonville, Florida, and is an alumnus of Bethune-Cookman University, Michigan State University, and Johns Hopkins University. Jada recently fell in love with her home state of Florida's Black history, and she is on a mission to share the stories of Black Floridians.  Interviewer Ennis Davis is a certified senior planner who holds a degree in Architecture from Florida A&amp;M University. He is the author of the award-winning books Reclaiming Jacksonville, Cohen Brothers: The Big Store and Images of Modern America: Jacksonville. A mayoral appointee to the Northeast Florida Regional Transportation Commission, Davis has served with various organizations committed to improving urban communities, including the American Planning Association and the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation. A 2013 Next City Vanguard, Davis is a co-founder of Modern Cities and TransForm Jax, and a former citizen member of the Florida Times-Union editorial board. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment  Jada Wright-GreeneBorrow Jada Wright-Greene's book from our catalog Website: jadawrightgreene.com Twitter: @jadawgreene  Ennis DavisWebsite: thejaxsonmag.com and moderncities.com  Twitter: @thejaxsonmag  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: jaxpubliclibrary.org   Twitter: twitter.com/jaxlibrary   Facebook: facebook.com/JaxLibrary   Instagram: instagram.com/jaxlibrary   YouTube: youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl   Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) coj.net

In her new book of historic photographs, Jada Wright-Greene celebrates the homes of African Americans throughout the state, including cabins, shotgun homes, and two-story residences in Jacksonville and beach homes in American Beach and Butler Beach. Join us to learn more about these homes and the process of researching their histories! Jada Wright-Greene is a writer, independent museum professional, lecturer, museum activist, and Black history lover. She is the Founder &amp; President of Heritage Salon, the first and only electronic magazine dedicated to promoting Black museums, historical sites, and homes and telling the stories of Black history. Jada was raised in Jacksonville, Florida, and is an alumnus of Bethune-Cookman University, Michigan State University, and Johns Hopkins University. Jada recently fell in love with her home state of Florida's Black history, and she is on a mission to share the stories of Black Floridians.  Interviewer Ennis Davis is a certified senior planner who holds a degree in Architecture from Florida A&amp;M University. He is the author of the award-winning books Reclaiming Jacksonville, Cohen Brothers: The Big Store and Images of Modern America: Jacksonville. A mayoral appointee to the Northeast Florida Regional Transportation Commission, Davis has served with various organizations committed to improving urban communities, including the American Planning Association and the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation. A 2013 Next City Vanguard, Davis is a co-founder of Modern Cities and TransForm Jax, and a former citizen member of the Florida Times-Union editorial board. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment</a> Jada Wright-GreeneBorrow Jada Wright-Greene's book <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=%22florida%27s+historic+african+american+homes%22&amp;te=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">from our catalog</a> Website: <a href="https://www.jadawrightgreene.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jadawrightgreene.com</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jadawgreene" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@jadawgreene</a> Ennis DavisWebsite: <a href="https://www.thejaxsonmag.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">thejaxsonmag.com</a> and <a href="https://www.moderncities.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">moderncities.com</a>  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thejaxsonmag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@thejaxsonmag</a> Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: <a href="https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jaxpubliclibrary.org</a>  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/jaxlibrary</a>  Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook.com/JaxLibrary</a>  Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/jaxlibrary</a>  YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl</a>  Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) <a href="http://coj.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">coj.net</a>

Lit Chat with Jada Wright-Greene

Such a great podcast! Love hearing stories about local gems in Jacksonville.

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Great subject matter..  who knew a jax native could still learn new things about his city!

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Completely Booked - Official Podcast of the Jacksonville Public Library

Eric Waln

Mary Mychael and Eric Waln, owners of The Riverdale Inn, join us on our show today to talk about the Riverside mansion's unique history, what it takes to be successful innkeepers, and the importance of preserving our city's past. You'll also meet the new Completely Booked Podcast hosts, Amanda and Gabby!

Mary Mychael and Eric Waln, owners of The Riverdale Inn, join us on our show today to talk about the Riverside mansion's unique history, what it takes to be successful innkeepers, and the importance of preserving our city's past. You'll also meet the new Completely Booked Podcast hosts, Amanda and Gabby!

#1 The Riverdale Inn - Mary Mychael and Eric Waln

Tracy Collins, aka Tracy Dot Com, is on the show today to discuss her new book, Stumbling Into Sobriety. We discuss what it's like to live a sober life as a media personality, as well as her biggest challenges writing her book. 

Tracy Collins, aka Tracy Dot Com, is on the show today to discuss her new book, <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1295514/ada?qu=stumbling+into+sobriety" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stumbling Into Sobriety</a>. We discuss what it's like to live a sober life as a media personality, as well as her biggest challenges writing her book.

#45 Stumbling Into Sobriety - Tracy "Dot Com" Collins

R.L. Stine

This is it! R.L. Stine is on Completely Booked this week. We fainted just before we recorded this so hopefully you can't tell. Bob (he let us call him Bob) was one of the nicest and most jovial people ever. He told us about his start writing for a comedy magazine, and how he tried to resist writing the Goosebumps books at first. He also tells us why he thinks Jack Black did such a poor job portraying him in the first Goosebumps movie.

This is it! R.L. Stine is on Completely Booked this week. We fainted just before we recorded this so hopefully you can't tell. Bob (he let us call him Bob) was one of the nicest and most jovial people ever. He told us about his start writing for a comedy magazine, and how he tried to resist writing the Goosebumps books at first. He also tells us why he thinks Jack Black did such a poor job portraying him in the first Goosebumps movie.

#39 Goosebumps - R.L. Stine

Halloween is right around the corner, so this episode is a spooky special edition of Completely Booked. We teamed up with PFC Paranormal to investigate the Willowbranch Library. Located in Riverside, the Willowbranch Library opened in 1930, making it the oldest existing library branch in Jacksonville. This episode includes our interview with Misty Darnell, the founder of PFC Paranormal, and one of her team members, Bree– plus a bit of audio from our paranormal investigation.

Halloween is right around the corner, so this episode is a spooky special edition of Completely Booked. We teamed up with <a href="http://www.pfcparanormal.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PFC Paranormal</a> to investigate the Willowbranch Library. Located in Riverside, the Willowbranch Library opened in 1930, making it the oldest existing library branch in Jacksonville. This episode includes our interview with Misty Darnell, the founder of PFC Paranormal, and one of her team members, Bree– plus a bit of audio from our paranormal investigation.

#22 Investigating Willowbranch Library - PFC Paranormal

Joe Tillman

Today is Monday, November 11, which is Veterans Day. So on this episode of Completely Booked, we interview Joe Tillman, President of the Buffalo Soldiers Historical Society here in Jacksonville, Fl. We explore ways to go beyond the uniform and express appreciation for veterans on Veterans Day.

Today is Monday, November 11, which is Veterans Day. So on this episode of Completely Booked, we interview Joe Tillman, President of the Buffalo Soldiers Historical Society here in Jacksonville, Fl. We explore ways to go beyond the uniform and express appreciation for veterans on Veterans Day.

#24 Buffalo Soldiers Historical Society - Joe Tillman

Mark McCombs

Mark McCombs believes that every kid should build a robot. He's the founder of Renaissance Jax, a nonprofit organization providing STEM education and robotics competition to North Florida. He's out to make Jacksonville a better, smarter place!

Mark McCombs believes that every kid should build a robot. He's the founder of <a href="http://renaissancejax.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Renaissance Jax</a>, a nonprofit organization providing STEM education and robotics competition to North Florida. He's out to make Jacksonville a better, smarter place!

#50 Every Kid Should Build a Robot - Mark McCombs

Ever wondered what it takes to take a book from manuscript to publication? Literary editor Jessica Hatch of Hatch Editorial Services is here to walk us through the process. How does a book get picked up for trade publishing? What does it take for a book to become a bestseller? Find out on this episode! Jessica also tells us some of her favorite books: Tonight I'm Someone Else by Chelsea Hodson Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage

Ever wondered what it takes to take a book from manuscript to publication? Literary editor Jessica Hatch of Hatch Editorial Services is here to walk us through the process. How does a book get picked up for trade publishing? What does it take for a book to become a bestseller? Find out on this episode! Jessica also tells us some of her favorite books: <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/detailnonmodal/ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$002fSD_ILS:1284061/ada?qu=tonight+i%27m+someone+else" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tonight I'm Someone Else by Chelsea Hodson</a> <a href="https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=&amp;qu=TITLE%3Dbaby+teeth+&amp;qu=AUTHOR%3Dzoje+stage+" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage</a>

#40 Down the Hatch - Jessica Hatch

Tim Driscoll

Tim Driscoll is a film producer here in Jacksonville, and has been a major force in cultivating the local film community. Today, he chats with us about JAX Film Bar Mondays, a casual meetup group that brings producers, actors, directors, writers, and technical experts together.

<a href="http://mosesvonholland.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim Driscoll</a> is a film producer here in Jacksonville, and has been a major force in cultivating the local film community. Today, he chats with us about JAX Film Bar Mondays, a casual meetup group that brings producers, actors, directors, writers, and technical experts together.

#31 JAX Film Bar Mondays - Tim Driscoll

Melissa Nelson

Melissa Nelson is the State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, serving Clay, Duval and Nassau Counties ... she explains what that means, don't worry! We talk with her about her path from law school to running for a public office. She tells us about the difficulties of this position and how she maintains work-life effectiveness.  Follow State Attorney Melissa Nelson's journey on Twitter and Facebook.

Melissa Nelson is the <a href="https://www.sao4th.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit</a>, serving Clay, Duval and Nassau Counties ... she explains what that means, don't worry! We talk with her about her path from law school to running for a public office. She tells us about the difficulties of this position and how she maintains work-life effectiveness.  Follow State Attorney Melissa Nelson's journey on <a href="https://twitter.com/Nelson4SAO" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MelissaNelson4SAO/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARDZs3HfUKHP3Dh9IRwFbxU5P-fyQWQuFOaFsIpsLIuAsLLnoXDbgnnUU_KmDYASC5iHUqwKx8SGtikd&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__[0]=68.ARCL9-XoV0w-QulwIojkssK9Ec4eltMPdX2ydPmnoLY37n7RXK2v-mgB9_3KceuoBwmiaJEJ930P_uINU6lZQiwHqNlyepxFzVW6Yu8P7Dex6pfDcrWye6tPHGDeNECJ1u8waZoZWQmnCaLshoctIX1B3sDP9zP2qXAEj0Kfp17ro9adm1QIIuSOpmnyJ7QuVgC4iCExk-WO2TVx4zJnSQ8EwJ6n3JZNUEYeefRq9MYStIWd7ZMIEzVkI6wUBTpjm3DieOHwUN932zGP-KgBEvgI4uMcK2J7NvjUSn8sFm1RNHL5mVNWR3BV5vv2RU7QpRKKSpC5ugZ8RueHZ3ZDun2W39tF" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.

#46 State Attorney - Melissa Nelson

Jake Gordon is the CEO of Downtown Vision, Inc., a not-for-profit 501(c)6 organization whose mission is to create and support a vibrant Downtown and to promote Downtown as an exciting place to live, work, visit and invest.  Jake tells us all about what Downtown Vision is currently working on, and what the goals are for the future. He gives us some updates on big projects like the future of the Jacksonville Landing and the Laura Street Trio renovation. We also get some stellar book recommendations from his kids!

Jake Gordon is the CEO of <a href="http://downtownjacksonville.org/Downtown_Vision_Inc_Home.aspx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Downtown Vision, Inc.</a>, a not-for-profit 501(c)6 organization whose mission is to create and support a vibrant Downtown and to promote Downtown as an exciting place to live, work, visit and invest.  Jake tells us all about what Downtown Vision is currently working on, and what the goals are for the future. He gives us some updates on big projects like the future of the Jacksonville Landing and the Laura Street Trio renovation. We also get some stellar book recommendations from his kids!

#47 Downtown Jax - Jake Gordon

Brad Kuhn

Each year JaxbyJax hosts a literary arts festival highlighting Jacksonville stories and settings, and this year one of its main venues is the Main Library! On this week's episode of Completely Booked, we chat with the driving forces behind JaxbyJax, Darlyn and Brad Kuhn, about everything you need to know for the upcoming festival on Saturday, November 16.

Each year <a href="https://www.jaxbyjax.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">JaxbyJax</a> hosts a literary arts festival highlighting Jacksonville stories and settings, and this year one of its main venues is the Main Library! On this week's episode of Completely Booked, we chat with the driving forces behind JaxbyJax, Darlyn and Brad Kuhn, about everything you need to know for the upcoming festival on Saturday, November 16.

#23 JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival - Darlyn and Brad Kuhn

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