The spring of 2006 is bringing a most exciting series of author presentations at various library branches. All events are free and open to the entire community.

Not to be missed!
Author Julia Alvarez: 2002 Recipient of the Hispanic Heritage Award in Literature, author of the popular novel How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents and In the Time of the Butterflies, will present her latest novel: Saving the World. MiamiBeach Regional Library, 227 22nd Street, Monday, April 10, 7:00 p.m.

Author Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez: Bestselling author and one of Time Magazine’s 25 most influential Hispanics in America, is back with her most exhilarating and entertaining novel yet: Make Him Look Good. Key Biscayne Library, 299 Crandon Blvd., Tuesday, April 18, 4:00 p.m.

E. Lynn Harris: Bestselling author of Any Way the Wind Blows and A Love of My Own, Mr. Harris is back with another sexy, shocking, and immensely satisfying novel that explores some of today’s toughest and most timely issues. I Say a Little Prayeris filled with the delicious plot twists, humor, compassion, and up-to-the-minute controversy fans expect from their beloved “E. Lynn”. Miami Beach Regional Library, 227 22nd Street, May 16, 7:00 pm. Presented by Books & Books.  

Youme Landowne: Author, artist, and activist Youme Landowne will present her children’s book Selavi That is Life: A Haitian Story of Hope.
Lemon City Branch Library, 430 NE 61 St., May 6, 1:00 p.m.
Clumer/Overtown Branch, 350 NW 13 St., May 10, 10:30 a.m.
South Miami Branch, 6000 Sunset Drive, May 12, 10:30 a.m.

For additional information on library programs and services, please call (305) 375-BOOK or visit www.mdpls.org

Media Contact:
Marivi Prado, Public Affairs Officer
Tel. (305) 375-5180
pradom@mdpls.org