Meet the Author
Meet and greet bestselling authors at the library. Our Meet the Author series gives readers and aspiring writers the opportunity to hear from seasoned, successful writers. Past events have featured prolific authors such as Carl Hiassen, Kate DiCamillo, Rick Yancey, and Mary Jane Clark.
Upcoming Events
Author Talk with Nina Simon
A Murder Mystery, Family Story & Love Letter to Strong Women
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Nothing brings a family together like a murder next door. Join Nina Simon online as she chats about her lighthearted whodunnit about a grandmother-mother-daughter trio of amateur sleuths.
Learn more>Orlando Public Library (Library Central)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
A day-long celebration of books! Join us for panels and talks from authors from all over the state and a keynote from New York Times bestselling author Tayari Jones, author of An American Marriage.
Learn more>Author Talk with Rebecca F. Kuang
Asian American Representation in Literature
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Register for a thrilling conversation with Rebecca F. Kuang as she chats with us about her New York Times bestselling novel. Grappling questions of diversity racism and more!
Learn more>Orlando Public Library (Library Central)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Join New York Times bestselling authors Christina Lauren to celebrate the release of their new book, THE PARADISE PROBLEM, with a special after-hours event.
Learn more>Orlando Public Library (Library Central)
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing; General Events
Meet & greet local authors at our Local Authors Festival. Authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Each author will have books available for purchase and signing.
Learn more>Author Talk with Matt Shindell
For the Love of Mars: A Human History of the Red Planet
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
You’re invited to come learn alongside Matt Shindell, National Air and Space Museum curator, as he introduces viewers to historical figures across eras who have made sense of this mysterious planet.
Learn more>Author Talk with Frieda McFadden
Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Get your popcorn and take a seat as we pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden!
Learn more>Author Talk with Tiffany Jewell
Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Authors, Books, Writing
Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college.
Learn more>Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Kate DiCamillo will be sharing the stories behind the creation of her early chapter book series, the original Mercy Watson, and the follow up series, Tales from Deckawoo Drive.
Learn more>Author Talk with Max Brallier
Surviving the Summer with The Last Kids on Earth
Event Categories: Authors, Books, Writing
Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us to talk with New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier about The Last Kids on Earth, both the book series and the animated series on Netflix.
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