Jamie Ford is the great grandson of Nevada mining pioneer Min Chung, who emigrated from Hoiping, China, to San Francisco in 1865, where he adopted the western name “Ford,” thus confusing countless generations. Jamie’s debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, spent two and a half years on the New York Times […]
Kristin Tubb is the author of Fowl Play, the Decomposition of Jack, and the Story Collector. She loves to hear from readers, teachers, librarians, writers, long-lost friends, friends who aren't long or lost, media personnel, family members, household pets... pretty much everyone! A Tolkien scholar and former adjunct professor, Erica Ivy Rodgers loves engaging with […]
(Adult) Phyllis Biffle Elmore is a retired veteran of the US Air Force and Army, whose civilian career has included working as a counselor for incarcerated youth, survivors of domestic violence, and people suffering from alcohol and substance abuse. She has traveled extensively, telling the history of her grandmother’s quilts and their historical significance in […]
Join Let's Read, an exciting series at the historic Capitol that connects kids with their favorite authors! Throughout the school year, students can enjoy interactive author talks and meet-and-greets, uncovering the magic behind beloved stories. Dive into a year of inspiration and adventure, fostering a lifelong love of reading and creativity. This series is free […]
Join Let's Read, an exciting series at the historic Capitol that connects kids with their favorite authors! Throughout the school year, students can enjoy interactive author talks and meet-and-greets, uncovering the magic behind beloved stories. Dive into a year of inspiration and adventure, fostering a lifelong love of reading and creativity. This series is free […]
