The Austin Public Library Friends Foundation together with the Mayor's Office and the Austin Public Library invites you to an afternoon with 2011 National Book Award Winner Jesmyn Ward, author of this year's Mayor's Book Club Selection, Salvage the Bones.
The event will include an introduction by Mayor Leffingwell, a reading and a Q&A with Jesmyn Ward. A reception and book signing will follow the Q&A.
Be sure to check out a copy of Salvage the Bones from your local Austin Public Library location and join us for the other Mayor's Book Club events!
“The Mayor’s Book Club is a great way to advocate literacy and promote a sense of community through a shared experience. We are happy to announce that Jesymn Ward’s novel “Salvage the Bones” is this year’s selection and are thrilled that Ms. Ward will be joining us in Austin to kick off our 11th annual event." - Mayor Leffingwell
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