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As part of this year's Nevada County Reads celebration, Nevada County Library will be inviting award-winning author Jeff VanderMeer to give a free author talk at the Nevada County Sierra College Campus (Building N12) on Saturday, April 26th. The event will take place from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Multipurpose Auditorium. The Nevada County Sierra College Campus is located at 250 Sierra College Dr., Grass Valley, CA 95945. Annihilation is a captivating work of fiction that blends elements of science fiction with environmental and psychological exploration. In the novel, an all-female expedition embarks on a journey into Area X, a mysterious landscape where nature and perception are transformed in unexpected ways. Through immersive and thought-provoking prose, VanderMeer invites readers to explore themes of change, identity, and the complex relationship between humanity and the natural world. Annihilation won both the Nebula and Shirley Jackson award for Best Novel in 2014. VanderMeer has been called "one of the most remarkable practitioners of the literary fantastic in America today." The library is excited to share this high-profile author with the community. VanderMeer has been nominated for the World Fantasy Award 14 times. He has also been a finalist for the Hugo Award, Bram Stoker Award, International Horror Guild Award, Philip K. Dick Award, and many others. The conversation between Jeff VanderMeer and County Librarian Nick Wilczek is not something you'll want to miss!

The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force’s Author Talk series proudly presents Bob Sheppard, sharing the powerful story of his father, MSgt. James Sheppard, and his service with the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. Join us Wednesday, March 26, at 11:00 a.m. at the museum for this inspiring presentation. This program is free to the public, but registration is requested https://forms.gle/ChW2HSVa5cuXMQ3Q8 About the Talk Growing up in the 1960s and '70s, Bob Sheppard and his siblings had no idea that their father, MSgt. James Sheppard, had served in an all-Black segregated unit of the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. It wasn’t until later in life that Bob had the opportunity to accompany his father to air shows, speaking engagements, and special events, meeting the legendary Tuskegee Airmen and learning firsthand about their courage, resilience, and service. After his father was no longer able to travel, Bob stepped in to carry forward his story. Since MSgt. Sheppard’s passing in 2018, Bob traveled the country, sharing his father’s experiences and the lasting legacy of the famed 332nd Fighter Group. Now, audiences will have the unique opportunity to hear Bob Sheppard’s compelling presentation, where he will share a deeply personal account of hardship, determination, and triumph. His talk will include a segment from a documentary he co-produced, offering a powerful glimpse into his father’s journey—from training in Alabama and Michigan to serving in Italy at the height of WWII. About the Speaker A veteran of the broadcasting, financial services, and corporate sustainability industries, Bob Sheppard retired after leading sales and marketing efforts for a U.S. firm specializing in commercial and industrial drones. His passion for history and storytelling now fuels his mission to ensure that the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen continues to inspire future generations.

Join us for a special author visit by Mick Elliott at Whitlam Library, Cabramatta on Saturday, 30 November from 11.30am-12.30pm! ✨ Mick Elliott is an author, illustrator, TV producer, screenwriter and professional mischief-maker! He has illustrated junior fiction series "Squidge Dibley Destroys The School" which is popular with readers all over the world. ✍🏻📚 His picture books "Dads & Dogs and Mums & Mogs" celebrate pets and parenthood. His next book, "Grandmas in Grand Cars" will be released in 2025. 🐾🚗 Mick has written and produced children's shows for the ABC, Nickelodeon, Sesame Workshop, and Channel TEN, and is executive producer of Rock Island Mysteries on Nickelodeon. Above all, Mick loves to doodle and create stories, and is thrilled it’s his job! Register now! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/author-talk-with-childrens-author-illustrator-mick-elliott-tickets-1041540544807?aff=oddtdtcreator