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Best selling Star Wars author being hosted by Orangeville Public Library at Revival 1863
May 11, 2023 · 0 Comments
As part of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia, the Orangeville Public Library welcomes best-selling author E.K. Johnston for a special book talk in partnership with Dufferin Child and Family Services (DCAFS) LGBTQ+ Youth Group, GLOW.
The special event will be held on Wednesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. at Revival 1863, located at 35 Armstrong Street.
E. K. Johnston is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several novels, including the L.A. Time Book Prize finalist “The Story of Owen” and “Star Wars: Ahsoka”. Her novel “A Thousand Nights” was shortlisted for The Governor General’s Award. “The Druid’s Call” is a prequel to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is an annual global campaign aimed at raising awareness about the ongoing discrimination, violence, and marginalization faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and all diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics. The campaign seeks to celebrate diversity and advocate for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people.
DCAFS’ GLOW is a 2SLGBTQ+ social youth group that works to build self-esteem, a sense of connection to community, and pride about diverse sexual and gender identities.
Please register in advance at orangevillelibrary.ca or call the library at 519-941-0610.
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