Pikes Peak Library District (PPLD) is excited to bring you Virtual Author Visits in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium. Join us and hear from bestselling authors and thought leaders on a range of topics, from puzzling science to epic fantasy to decluttering your home. Whether you are an avid or occasional reader, there is nothing quite like listening to insightful talks by authors you have read or new ones you are just discovering. You never know what will catch your interest. Attend these events at no cost from the comfort of home.
In June, join us on Wed., June 4 at noon for a conversation with Smithsonian scientists Brian Gratwicke and Dr. Gina Della Togna about their book Extinctopedia. Extinctopedia tells a complex story, not just of those who are extinct but also of those in greatest peril, with explanations of what threatens their survival. It is also a story of hope—hopes for animals that have been rediscovered, hope in the form of newly-discovered animals, and hope that we might hear the warning call and act to preserve the amazing biodiversity of our fragile planet for future generations to come. Register for the access link.
Then, on Tue., June 10 at noon, you are invited to an exclusive preview event with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she introduces readers to her forthcoming title Don’t Let Him In (coming in June 24, 2025). Along with an introduction to her newest bone-chilling, psychological thriller, Jewell will chat about her life as a writer and her critically-acclaimed body of work. Register for the access link.
For the last Virtual Author Visit in June, tune in with the kids in your life for a talk with award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate overviewing her heartwarming novel in verse, Odder. This illustrated children’s book is inspired by the true story of a Monterey Bay Aquarium program that pairs orphaned otter pups with surrogate mothers. This poignant and humorous tale examines bravery and healing through the eyes of one of nature’s most beloved and charming animals. Register for the access link.
Learn more and see upcoming authors on our Virtual Author Visits page or check out past Virtual Author Visits!
More Upcoming Virtual Author Visits
- Tue., July 8 at noon: Dibuja tu mundo con Raúl the Third (Preescolar a 2 grado)
- Tue., July 8 at 2 p.m.: Draw Your World with Raúl the Third (Pre K – 2nd grade)
- Thu., July 17 at 2 p.m.: Discerning the Truth with Marie Lu
- Wed., July 23 at 2 p.m.: Illuminating Hope and Grace in the Face of Hardship with Rex Ogle (5th – 8th grade)
- Thu., July 31 at noon: On the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains with Pria Anand