Author Visit Thrity Umrigar and Community Read "Honor"

The Avon Lake Public Library, in partnership with the Avon Lake Schools, is honored to bring best-selling Indian-American journalist, critic, and novelist Thrity Umrigar.

Approximately a dozen programs and multiple displays will be held and set up at the Library between March 1 and March 31, 2023. The highlight of this program will be on Thursday, March 30, with two opportunities to hear Umrigar speak first at the Avon Lake High School Performing Arts Center (PAC) and also at the Avon Lake Public Library.

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Author Visit Thrity Umrigar & Community Read "Honor"

Avon Lake Public Library, in partnership with Avon Lake City Schools, is honored to present a month-long special programming event inspired by the January 2022 Reese’s Book Club pick book, Honor, by best-selling Indian-American journalist, critic, and novelist, Thrity Umrigar.

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