Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with author Susan Muaddi Darraj as she discusses her debut novel, Behind You Is the Sea. Set in Baltimore, the novel follows the lives of three multigenerational Palestinian immigrant families creating new lives in America, shedding light on Palestinian culture. Young activists come into conflict with their traditional parents, all while they navigate funerals, weddings and broken hearts and learn to adapt to a new city. Book sales precede and signings follow the presentation.

An interactive session with New York Times bestselling author and Institute for the Future Research Director Jane McGonigal. Learn a framework for cultivating "urgent optimism" in the face of uncertainty. Practice the art of mental time travel, taking away a practical tool to help others fight "normalcy bias." Learn to think more creatively and effectively in the face of dynamic global events. 

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Author Mae Respicio focuses on her book How to Win a Slime War, discussing the inspiration and writing process. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the author and understand the writing, revision and publishing process. A short Q&A afterward, followed by a make-your-own slime activity. Limited seating. Tickets available 30 minutes before program.

Author Mae Respicio focuses on her book How to Win a Slime War, discussing the inspiration and writing process. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the author and understand the writing, revision and publishing process. A short Q&A afterward, followed by a make-your-own slime activity.

Author Mae Respicio focuses on her book How to Win a Slime War, discussing the inspiration and writing process. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the author and understand the writing, revision and publishing process. A short Q&A afterward, followed by a make-your-own slime activity.

Join us for a presentation by the author as she discusses her new book, To Slip the Bonds of Earth, featuring the younger sister of the famed aviation duo the Wright brothers. When Orville and Wilbur return home to Dayton to attend a party, they discover their plans for an unpatented flyer is stolen. It is up to Katherine Wright to solve the case, which quickly turns to murder. Amanda Flower talks about the novel and the research that is needed when turning a real historical figure into a sleuth. Amanda Flower is the author of several mystery series, including the Amish Candy Shop mysteries, the Amish Matchmaker mysteries and the Farm to Table mysteries. Book sales follow the presentation.