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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: The Democracy We Must Keep: Why the Ideas that Built America Still Matter with David O. Stewart
DESCRIPTION:Award-Winning Historian and Bestselling Author of Impeached and The Summer of 1787 \n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/195123/register \n  \nJoin online on September 1st at 2pm for a talk with award-winning historian David O. Stewart about his newest work\, The Democracy We Must Keep\, and the question he explores throughout the book: What did America’s founders say about democracy\, and can we remain true to their vision for America? \nTwo hundred fifty years ago\, passionate men attempted to create something the world had never seen before: a nation built not on kings or armies\, but on ideas where the people ruled. \nIn The Democracy We Must Keep\, historian David O. Stewart takes readers inside the nine key documents that shaped the formation of the United States—from Patrick Henry’s thunderous cry for liberty to the carefully crafted design of a government chosen by the people\, with limits on all officials holding power under the Constitution. \nThrough the words of seven visionary founders—Washington\, Jefferson\, Madison\, Hamilton\, Gouverneur Morris\, and others—Stewart shows how a fragile experiment in self-government took shape. \nThese men were not saints. They argued passionately. They worried that the new nation might fall apart. Yet together\, they forged the principles that must still define American democracy: \n\nPower must be limited.\nLeaders must answer to the people.\nIndividual rights must be protected by law.\n\nAs the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary\, The Democracy We Must Keep urges readers to rediscover core ideas that built the nation—and to consider what it will take to protect them. \nRegister today to gain a deeper understanding of how American democracy started\, why it still matters\, and the active role each generation must play to uphold it. \n  \nAbout the Author: \nDavid O. Stewart has published eleven award-winning and best-selling books of history and historical novels. In 2023\, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award of the Washington Independent Review of Books. His most recent fictional series\, the Overstreet Saga\, is inspired by family stories his mother told. He lives in Maryland with the light of his life\, Nancy Floreen; they have three children and six grandchildren. \n  \nIf you miss this virtual author talk (or any other)\, recordings are available at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-the-democracy-we-must-keep-why-the-ideas-that-built-america-still-matter-with-david-o-stewart/
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Writing the Nightmare: A Ship Called Sickness and One Unforgettable Space Crew with Daniel Kraus
DESCRIPTION:2026 Pulitzer Prize Winner and New York Times Bestselling Author of Whalefall and Angel Down\n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/194442/register \n  \nPrepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space! Join online on September 8th at 7pm for a talk with master storyteller Daniel Kraus\, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction\, to celebrate the release of his breathtaking new novel\, The Sixth Nik. \nDeep into space\, far past the triworld outposts\, beyond range of the lethal trollbot internet\, soars The Sickness: a ship woven from biomatter and capable of reacting to every need of its human crew. Sisilla\, a nine-year-old cultist with a brain enhanced by arcane tech known as “niks\,” has boarded to investigate the enigma of Fém—a plague-riddled planet that has abruptly gone rogue. \nThe mysterious crew includes a faceless assassin\, a beautiful engineer jigsawed by plastic surgery\, a peyote-addicted medic\, and—most lethal of all—a rugged\, NonModded captain with a score to settle with Sisilla. Other dangers abound. A hacked robot begins to believe Sisilla is its daughter. The Sickness itself is mutating\, possibly even pregnant. And the secret of Fém is more horrific than anyone could have imagined. To survive\, Sisilla will need to forsake her predetermined fate and embrace the unknown. \nRegister now to gain exclusive insight from one of the most visionary voices in modern fiction. \n  \nAbout the Author: \nDaniel Kraus is a Pulitzer Prize-winning\, New York Times bestselling writer of novels\, TV\, and film. His novel Angel Down was the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction winner\, a New York Times Top 10 Book of 2025\, and a national bestseller. His novel Whalefall received a front-cover review in the New York Times Book Review\, won the Alex Award\, was an L.A. Times Book Prize Finalist\, and was a Best Book of 2023 from NPR\, the New York Times\, Amazon\, Chicago Tribune\, and more. \nWith Guillermo del Toro\, he co-authored The Shape of Water\, based on the same idea the two created for the Oscar-winning film. Also with del Toro\, Kraus co-authored Trollhunters\, which was adapted into the Emmy-winning Netflix series. He co-wrote The Living Dead and Pay the Piper with legendary filmmaker George A. Romero. Kraus’s The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch was named one of Entertainment Weekly‘s Top 10 Books of the Year. Kraus has won the Bram Stoker Award\, Scribe Award\, two Odyssey Awards (for both Rotters and Scowler)\, and has appeared multiple times as Library Guild selections\, and more. \nKraus’s work has been translated into over 25 languages. He lives with his partner in Chicago. Visit him at danielkraus.com. \n  \nIf you miss this virtual author talk (or any other)\, recordings are available at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-writing-the-nightmare-a-ship-called-sickness-and-one-unforgettable-space-crew-with-daniel-kraus/
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: The Art of Fighting: Building Better\, Stronger Relationships with Priya Parker
DESCRIPTION:Bestselling Author\, Master Facilitator\, and Acclaimed Strategic Advisor\n  \nREGISTER HERE: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/195804/register \n  \nJoin online on September 15th at 4pm for a paradigm-shifting\, essential event as we sit down with world-renowned master facilitator Priya Parker to discuss her groundbreaking new book\, The Art of Fighting: The Transformative Power of Conflict. \nIn The Art of Fighting\, Priya Parker explains that we can’t form and grow effective relationships without a fight. She rejects the idea that conflict is abnormal or that good groups don’t fight. All groups change and evolve; indeed\, it’s because people disagree that good groups flourish. \nAs she did in the now-classic The Art of Gathering\, Parker draws on her far-reaching experience as a conflict facilitator\, her own detailed research\, and real-world examples to lay out the ways that people can identify disputes\, determine how to address them\, and what to do if they are insurmountable. Whether people disagree in the boardroom or the locker room\, on a playground or in church\, online or in person\, conflict is a part of life\, and understanding healthy conflict and how to harness its power is more important than ever. The Art of Fighting is a vital primer to help all of us understand how to do that. \nRegister today to learn how to turn everyday arguments into profound moments of connection and trust! \n  \nAbout the Author: \nPriya Parker is an internationally recognized expert on creating purposeful gatherings and reimagining how we come together in our communities and our workplaces. She is a conflict facilitator\, strategic advisor\, speaker\, and author of the acclaimed book The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters and the host of The Art of Gathering Digital Course. Whether addressing CEOs\, non-profit leaders\, students or community organizers\, Parker captivates audiences with her unique blend of storytelling\, research-backed insights\, and practical strategies. \n  \nIf you miss this virtual author talk (or any other)\, recordings are available at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary.
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL AUTHOR TALK: Where the Paletero Man Goes: A Journey of Neighborhood\, Music\, and Art with Lucky Diaz
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY Award-Winning Artist and Celebrated Children’s Author\n  \nREGISTER HERE FOR ENGLISH EVENT: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/197847/register \nREGISTER HERE FOR SPANISH EVENT: https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary/198528/register \n  \nOn September 24th grab a pocketful of change and get ready to dance down the street! Join online for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz\, author of the sensational bilingual picture book\, Paletero Man. \nWhat’s the best way to cool off on a hot summer day? Run quick and find Paletero José! \nFollow along with our narrator as he passes through his busy neighborhood in search of the Paletero Man. But when he finally catches up with him\, our narrator’s pockets are empty. Oh no! What happened to his dinero? It will take the help of the entire community to get the tasty treat now. \nInspired by the vibrant rhythms of Los Angeles and Diaz’s own hit song\, this beautiful story invites readers into a sun-drenched neighborhood where the ring of a bell means the best treat of the day is just around the corner. \nRegister today and discover how we can all bring a little more sweetness and community spirit into our daily lives! \n  \nPlease note that we will be hosting Lucky Diaz twice on this date. The English language event is at 7pm and the Spanish language event is at 8pm. Each event is 30 minutes. Be sure that you are registering for your preferred format. \n  \nAbout the Author: \nLucky Diaz is a GRAMMY Award-winning\, multi–Latin GRAMMY Award-winning artist\,\nacclaimed author\, and a leading voice in contemporary children’s literature. A six-time\nEmmy-nominated songwriter and Berklee College of Music alumnus\, Diaz made history\nas the first North American children’s artist to win a Latin GRAMMY. His work bridges\nmusic and storytelling\, creating a distinct body of bilingual work rooted in the cultural life\nof Mexican American communities in Los Angeles. \nAs an author\, Diaz has earned some of the highest honors in publishing. His books\nhave received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews\, School Library Journal\, Publishers\nWeekly\, and Booklist\, placing him among a rare group of creators recognized across\nevery major literary journal. His breakout title Paletero Man received a Kirkus star and\naudiobook distinction and was awarded the 2024 Alma Flor Ada Award for its lasting\ncontribution to Latino-centered storytelling. He is also a recipient of the Parent’s Choice\nGold Award and a NAPPA Award\, further recognizing his impact on family audiences.\nHis latest book\, Fix-It Familia\, continues to build national recognition\, with a Spanish\nedition arriving this summer\, expanding access to bilingual readers and classrooms\nacross the country. \nDiaz’s work has been featured and praised by NPR\, Billboard\, The New York Times\,\nand People Magazine\, positioning him as a trusted creative voice at the intersection of\nculture\, music\, and literature. \nThrough his books\, recordings\, and performances with Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam\nBand\, Diaz continues to expand the possibilities of American storytelling. He is not only\ncontributing to the field\, he is helping define it. \n  \nIf you miss this virtual author talk (or any other)\, recordings are available at https://libraryc.org/whitinglibrary.
URL:https://whitinglibrary.org/event/virtual-author-talk-where-the-paletero-man-goes-a-journey-of-neighborhood-music-and-art-with-lucky-diaz/
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