A Romance Salon: American Royalty
Tracey Livesay’s steamy rom-com American Royalty is the first in a new series inspired by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s real-life love story. Rapper Danielle “Duchess” Nelson turns the palace upside down when she falls for reclusive Prince Jameson. Livesay will discuss her work, answer questions, and sign copies at this informal salon. March 23, 11am, Central Library and virtual
Deaf Utopia with Nyle DiMarco
Is there anything Nyle DiMarco can’t do? The deaf activist’s smoldering good looks and killer dance moves earned him first place on “America’s Next Top Model” and “Dancing with the Stars.” And with the release of Deaf Utopia: A Memoir—and a Love Letter to a Way of Life, he’s a New York Times bestselling author too. In conversation with Wawa Snipe. March 24, 2pm, The Paramount Theater
No Ordinary Crimes: A Thriller Hour
Whodunit—the vigilante anti-hero, the cartel hitman, or a group of women assassins celebrating early retirement? Find out when E.A. Aymar, Gabino Iglesias, and Deanna Raybourn discuss their respective thrillers: No Home for Killers, The Devil Takes You Home, and Killers of a Certain Age. March 25, 11am, Central Library
Newbery Authors Panel
Local author Andrea Beatriz Arango, whose Iveliz Explains It All earned a 2023 Newbery Honor award, is joined by fellow Newbery medalist Meg Medina, author of Merci Suárez Plays
It Cool, to talk about writing books they wish were on shelves when they were in middle school. March 25, 12:30pm, Central Library
Crowns & Claws: Coming of Age in YA Fantasy Fiction
Debut authors Emily Thiede and Andrew Joseph White join local educator Amber Loyacano to discuss Thiede’s This Vicious Grace, which follows Alessa as she balances saving her home, finding love, and harnessing her power, and White’s Hell Followed With Us, about trans teen Benji, who finds refuge in a LGBTQ+ center in a post-apocalyptic world. March 25, 4pm, New Dominion Bookshop and virtual
