Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) hosts Virtual Author Visits with our partners, the Library Speakers Consortium.
Hear from best-selling authors and thought leaders on a wide range of topics, ranging from nonfiction topics covering both history and current events, to fiction works and how authors bring their imaginations to life on the page. These author talks are great for readers of all kinds and are both educational and engaging. Attend these great virtual events from any computer at no cost.
Learn about the journeys of literary magic with Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Rose Code. Quinn’s latest book, The Astral Library poses the question, “Have you ever wanted to live inside a book?” In this novel, books are more than just words on a page; they are portals to other worlds. Her talk is at 5 p.m. on Thu., March 12. Register for the Virtual Author Visit with Kate Quinn.
On Tue., March 24 at noon, author Soshana Walter and special guest host Barbara Kingsolver will discuss America’s failed response to the opioid crisis. Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal exposes the failed response to the opioid crisis and explores why access to treatment isn’t working to resolve addiction. A reporter for the Marshall Project, Walter’s work on drug treatment centers has been featured in The New York Times magazine, in newspapers and on NPR. Her guest host, Kingsolver, is a Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist who explored the heartbreak of the opioid crisis in Appalachia in her novel, Demon Copperfield. Register for the Virtual Author Visit with Shoshana Walter.
Rounding out the month at 5 p.m. on Thu., March 26, New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner will talk about exploring secret worlds on earth, sea, and sky. An award-winning children’s author, Messner’s Over and Under series explores precious ecosystems, landscapes, and the animals that call these places “home,” all over the world. Register for the Virtual Author Visit with Kate Messner.