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Michael Homoya to sign copies of book at Native Plant Sale

Author Michael Homoya will sign copies of his field guide Wildflowers and Ferns of Indiana Forests May 18 at the Native Plant Sale in Avon, IN. The booksigning takes place from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Avon Outdoor Learning Center. For more information, visit the event website.

Indiana Landmarks Center presents lecture and booksigning with Nancy Hiller

On May 9, Nancy Hiller, author of A Home of Her Own, will give a lecture and sign copies of her book at the Indiana Landmarks Center in Indianapolis. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with the lecture starting at 6 pm. A booksigning will follow at 7 pm. The event is free, but those who wish to attend should RSVP online at restoring.eventbrite.com or call 317-639-4534.

Bonnie Morris to give reading at Binghamton University

Author Bonnie Morris will return to her alma mater Binghamton University to discuss Revenge of the Women's Studies Professor. Morris's talk, "Radical Visions, Feminist Words: Recalling Binghamton's Women's History Program in the 1980s," will take place May 1 at 7 p.m. She will also sign copies of her book at the event. For more information, visit the university's website.

April events for Rebecca McClanahan

Rebecca McClanahan, author of The Tribal Knot, will participate in the following events this month:

April 18

McClanahan will read from her book at 7:30 p.m. in the McMillan Theater at Wolford College, located in Naples, FL.

April 20

McClanahan will take part in a workshop, booksigning, discussion, and reception from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hub City Writers Project in Spartanburg, SC. Tickets are required for the event and can be purchased here.

April 23

Mint Museum Randolph in Charlotte, NC, will host a reading and book discussion with McClanahan from 7 to 8 p.m. The event is free, but reservations are required.

April 25

McClanahan will participate in a multi genre workship held at the Queens Learning Institute in Charlotte, NC. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and requires a registration fee.

To see a complete list of McClanahan's upcoming events, visit her website.

Anne Frank Center to host book talk and signing with Jeffrey Shandler

Jeffrey Shandler, co-editor of Anne Frank Unbound, will give a talk and sign copies of his book at the Anne Frank Center in New York City April 4 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. To make a reservation, call 212-431-7993 or email info@annefrank.com. More information is available on the Anne Frank Center website.

john a. powell to discuss 'Racing to Justice' at Conservation Law Foundation

Author john a. powell will give a talk and signing for his book Racing to Justice Monday, January 14 from 4:00 p.m to 5:30 p.m. at the Conservation Law Foundation in Boston, MA. This event is sponsered by The Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities. For more information, contact Ruth Goldman. 

Learn more about Racing to Justice in this book trailer:

Books & Books to host signing with john powell

The Books & Books store in Coral Gables, FL will host a book talk and signing with Racing to Justice author john a. powell December 12 at 8 p.m. 

In his book, powell persuasively argues that we have not achieved a post-racial society and that there is much work to do to redeem the American promise of inclusive democracy. Culled from a decade of writing about social justice and spirituality, these meditations on race, identity, and social policy provide an outline for laying claim to our shared humanity and a way toward healing ourselves and securing our future. Learn more about Racing to Justice in this book trailer:

December events for Barbara Shoup

Barbara Shoup will sign copies of her latest novel, An American Tune, on the following dates:

December 1

Shoup, along with 12 other IU Press authors, will appear at the Holiday Author Fair from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center in Indianapolis.

December 7

Bookmamas in Indianapolis will host a booksigning with Shoup from 6 to 8 p.m.

December 8

Shoup will discuss and sign copies of her book at Viewpoint Books in Columbus, IN at 2 p.m.

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December Events for Norbert Krapf

Poet Norbert Krapf has the following December events planned for his latest release Songs in Sepia and Black and White:

December 1

Krapf, along with 12 other IU Press authors, will sign copies of his book at the Holiday Author Fair from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center in Indianapolis.

December 7

Krapf will present a free reading from his poetry collection at Indy Reads in Indianapolis at 7 p.m.

December 12

Krapf will read German roots poems from Songs in Sepia and Black and White at the monthly Stammtisch gathering of the Indiana German Heritage Society. The reading will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Max Kade Room at the Athenaeum in Indianapolis. There is an optional dinner at 6:30 p.m. The reading is free and open to the public.

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Author Michael Homoya to speak at Indianapolis Museum of Art

On Thursday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m., author Michael Homoya will discuss the various plant species detailed in his book Wildflowers and Ferns of Indiana Forests at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

The veteran botanist and plant ecologist for the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will deliver his talk in The Toby room of the IMA. The event is free and open to the public. Copies of Homoya's book will also be available for purchase and signing at the event. For more information, visit the museum's website.