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For the Love of Books: Authors and Legislators on the Right to Read

  • Salt Lake City Public Library 210 East 400 South Salt Lake City, UT, 84111 United States (map)

Sponsored by our Friends at For the Love of Every Library

Join us at our event "For the Love of Books: Authors and Legislators on the Right to Read," a free event open to the public!

Start your morning with engaging activities for children, including drawing lessons, storytime, bookmark making, and a board/card game station. Plus, enjoy delicious Crumbl cookies and sourdough from Table X.

Then, stay for an insightful panel discussion featuring:

  • Dr. Mike Kennedy, Congressman, 3rd Congressional District

  • Rebekah Cummings, Librarian and Co-Founder of Let Utah Read

  • Tessa White, Author, thought leader, and 2023 Distinguished Executive Alumnus, USU Huntsman School of Business.

  • Lehua Parker, Author and 2017 Hawaii Children’s Choice Nene Award Nominee

  • Jessica Day George, Author and 2007 Whitney Award winner for Best Book by a New Author for Dragon Slippers

The event will conclude with an open Q&A, giving you the chance to ask questions and be part of the conversation.

Come celebrate books, community, and the freedom to read!

For more info, updates, and RSVP see For the Love of EveryLibrary
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Sponsored by our Friends at For the Love of Every Library

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