Authors & Books Recorded Events
Watch and listen to recordings of discussions and readings by major, local, and up and coming authors. Learn more about your favorite authors, discover new voices and go behind the scenes to hear the stories behind the stories.
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Local Author Reading By Calvin Gimpelevich And Chris Vargas
Join us as Calvin Gimpelevich and Chris E. Vargas read and discuss trans/queer reinterpretations of historical figures.
View Video (01:07:47) | Posted May 2022
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Clyde Ford discusses "Of Blood and Sweat"
Join us to hear about award-winning writer Clyde Ford’s new book, which examines how Black labor helped to create and sustain the wealth of the white one percent throughout American history. This event was recorded on April 15, 2022.
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Emily St. John Mandel and Kristen Millares Young discuss “Sea of Tranquility”
Join us to hear this best-selling writer discuss her new book, a novel of time travel and metaphysics that precisely captures the reality of our current moment. This event was recorded at the Central library on Monday, April 18, 2022.
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Sasha taqʷšəblu LaPointe discusses "Red Paint"
Join us to hear local poet Sasha LaPointe discuss her memoir "Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk" with Arianne True.
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Mickey Rowe With Laurie Frankel: "Fearlessly Different"
Join us for a conversation with Mickey Rowe about his life as an autistic actor and director.
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Newbery Award-Winning Author Donna Barba Higuera
Join us in celebrating local author Donna Barba Higuera, winner of the 2022 Newbery Medal for Children’s Literature!
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Carloyne Wright And Derek Pollard
Join us for a poetry reading and conversation featuring local author Carolyne Wright discussing "Masquerade" and Florida artist Derek Pollard discussing "On the Verge of Something Bright and Good."
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Stanlie James and Guests discuss "Practical Audacity: Black Women and International Human Rights"
Join us for a panel about the Black women whose innovative contributions have helped to reshape international human rights scholarship and activism.
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Fantastic Intersections: Speculative Fiction And Romance
An online discussion moderated by Rashida J. Smith with S. A. (Austin) Chant, KJ Charles, Zen Cho, L. Penelope, and C. L. Polk.
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Washington State Book Awards: Sarah Kapit
Sarah Kapit, winner of the 2021 Washington State Book Award for Books for Young Readers, reads "Get a Grip, Vivy Cohen!" and discusses writing for young readers.