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Join Skye Patrick, County Librarian & LA County Library CEO, for a thought-provoking conversation with award-winning YA author Aminah Mae Safi, whose body of work highlights the experiences and voices of diverse protagonists.
Discover how Aminah's stories reflect a wide array of perspectives and why representation in literature is so crucial. Skye and Aminah will also explore the ongoing efforts to preserve the freedom to read and discuss the importance of diverse narratives in our libraries and communities. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insight into Aminah's creative process and join meaningful discourse about the future of literature, inclusivity, and belonging.
About Aminah Mae Safi
Aminah Mae Safi is the award-winning author of four novels, including Tell Me How You Really Feel (Feiwel & Friends) and Travelers Along the Way: a Robin Hood Remix (Feiwel & Friends). She’s an erstwhile art historian, a fan of Cholula on popcorn, and an un-ironic lover of the Fast and the Furious franchise. Her writing has been featured on Bustle and Salon and her award-winning short stories can be found in Fresh Ink (Crown Books), First-Year Orientation (Candlewick Press), and Out of Our League (Feiwel & Friends). Learn more about Aminah here.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | History, Society, & Culture | Entertainment |
TAGS: | Banned Books |
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