This week is Banned Books Week, which celebrates freedom of reading and highlights attempts to censor books in school and libraries. In its 40th year, the event has united the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all kinds — in support of the right to find and express ideas, no matter how unorthodox. Every book featured during Banned Books Week has been banned or restricted in libraries and schools. …
Attending the Urban Fiction Experience at Richmond Public Library can give you the chance to foster a love of reading and connect with your favorite urban fiction authors. Come out to enjoy the book signing and author event that becomes treasured memory for those who love all things urban fiction. If you are in the Richmond, Virginia area check out the Urban Fiction Experience and other fun literary events! You can check out the event …
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Give Nikki Turner Her Flowers The main reason we give flowers as gifts is to express emotion. Flowers convey the deepest feelings in the most elegant way, regardless of whether it’s love, joy, affection, gratitude, sympathy, romance, or apology. A flower is a symbol of love and appreciation. Let’s show some love and appreciation to Richmond, Virginia’s own Nikki Turner. Join us at RPL Nikki Turner, a NY Times best-selling author, is also an Essence best-selling …
