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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Veronica Roth
DESCRIPTION:Courage\, Choice\, and What Comes Next with Dystopian Icon Veronica Roth\n#1 New York Times and International Bestselling Author\n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/195804/register \n  \nA single choice can transform your destiny. Join us for an online conversation with #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth as we celebrate the enduring legacy of her Divergent series\, one of the most iconic young adult series of a generation\, and get an exclusive sneak peek into her highly anticipated upcoming novel\, The Sixth Faction! \nFifteen years after readers first stepped into dystopian Chicago alongside Tris Prior\, the Divergent universe continues to captivate readers with its unflinching exploration of identity\, courage\, and sacrifice. And in the alternate universe of The Sixth Faction\, we revisit familiar characters in a completely new way… \nBeatrice Prior stands on the brink of a decision every person in her world must make: five factions\, five futures\, five lives. \nShe has a plan: she’s going to make the bravest choice and leave Abnegation to join Dauntless\, even though it means abandoning her family. \nBut when tragedy strikes at her choosing ceremony\, everything changes—her world\, her plans\, even Beatrice herself. \nHer decision will thrust her into the crosshairs of an underground rebellion\, where a boy with secrets as dangerous as her own—a boy with only a number for a name—may be the only person she can trust. \nOne choice will change everything. \nRegister now for the chance to ask questions and get an exclusive sneak peek of The Sixth Faction–out on October 6\, 2026! \n  \nAbout the Author: \nVeronica Roth is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of numerous titles including When Among Crows\, Chosen Ones\, the Divergent series\, Carve the Mark\, and Seek the Traitor’s Son. Veronica lives with her husband and their dog in Chicago\, a city that she lovingly features (and frequently destroys) in many of her novels. \n  \nMissed this virtual author talk? Find recordings of previous events featuring authors like Matt Dinniman and Karin Slaughter within the archive at libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive \nWant to see other upcoming talks? Check out the list at libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-veronica-roth-on-courage-choice-and-what-comes-next/
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Carolyn Russo
DESCRIPTION:Art in Flight: Reinventing Postmodernism with Smithsonian Curator Carolyn Russo\nA Library Speakers Consortium and Smithsonian Institution Collaboration\n  \nREGISTER HERE: libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/209080/register \n  \nJoin us for a captivating online conversation with acclaimed author and Smithsonian curator Carolyn Russo as we dive into her fascinating book\, The Ascent of Rauschenberg. Explore the towering legacy\, unexpected inspirations\, and creative heights of one of America’s most influential artistic icons. \nMost famous for his groundbreaking “Combines”—painting and sculpture hybrids that often incorporated everyday objects—American artist Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008) created within a range of mediums\, including collage\, performance\, photography\, and printmaking. But a connective tissue through it all was his fascination with flight. The Ascent of Rauschenberg explores the flight motif across his work\, spanning birds\, insects\, aviation\, spaceflight\, sensory experiences\, and metaphors for his own life. \nMore than 150 images reveal the vibrant scope of his work\, from lithographs inspired by the Apollo 11 launch that NASA invited him to witness and document\, to a Combine featuring a taxidermied eagle that evokes Roman mythology. Nine accompanying essays reflect on his many flight themes and subtleties that might otherwise be overlooked. The book also includes archival photographs and personal papers from the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation. \nRegister now for the chance to view art history through the unique prism of flight. \nAbout the Author: \nCarolyn Russo is curator of the art collection at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. She has lectured internationally on the subject of art and flight and is the author of several publications including The Ascent of Rauschenberg: Reinventing the Art of Flight\, Art of the Airport Tower\, In Plane View: Abstractions of Flight\, and Women and Flight: Portraits of Contemporary Women Pilots. \n  \nMissed this virtual author talk? Find recordings of previous events featuring authors like Kate Quinn and Tom Crouch within the archive at libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive \nWant to see other upcoming talks? Check out the list at libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: David Epstein
DESCRIPTION:The Power of Limits: How Constraints Drive Genius with David Epstein\nBestselling Author\, Science Writer\, and Human Performance Expert\n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/211141/register \n  \n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring virtual conversation with bestselling author David Epstein as we explore his latest book\, Inside the Box\, and redefine how to approach our greatest challenges! \nWe are constantly told to “think outside the box” to innovate\, solve complex problems\, and reach our goals. But what if the secret to true breakthrough creativity and peak performance actually lies in working within our limitations? In Inside the Box\, David Epstein draws on science\, research\, and fascinating real-world case studies to demonstrate how constraints\, boundaries\, and structure can become powerful catalysts for ingenuity and mastery. Epstein challenges traditional ideas about skill acquisition\, focus\, and problem-solving\, revealing how top performers and innovators across industries turn rigid limits into unmatched strengths. \nRegister now to learn how to reframe everyday obstacles and apply science-backed performance strategies to your career and personal life. \nJoin us LIVE for a chance to win a copy of Inside the Box! The giveaway link will be in the Resources area under the broadcast screen during the live event. Please ensure you are watching on your library’s webpage for the chance to participate.  \n  \nAbout the Author: \nDavid Epstein is the author of three New York Times bestsellers — The Sports Gene\, Range\, and most recently Inside the Box: How Constraints Make Us Better. He was previously an investigative reporter at ProPublica\, and before that a senior writer at Sports Illustrated. Prior to becoming a writer\, he was living in a tent in the Arctic training to become an environmental scientist. Like many of the characters in Range\, he has had a winding career path. \n  \nMissed this virtual author talk? Find recordings of previous events featuring authors like Dr. Marisa Franco and Nir Eyal within the archive at libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/archive \n\n\n\n\nWant to see other upcoming talks? Check out the list at libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/upcoming
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