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Monday, August 25, 5:01 p.m. Out of an abundance of caution, Sharon Forks Library is closing temporarily due to police activity in the area. Please check back for updates.
Upcoming: An Interactive Q&A with Children's Authors and Illustrators!, opens in a new tab
Are you writing or illustrating a book for children? Looking for inspiration or help in getting started? Look no further than the Sharon Forks Library! Seven kidlit authors and illustrators will be joining us for Paths to Publication: SCBWI Kidlit Panel, opens in a new tab on Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m.
This event is sponsored by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Southern Breeze Chapter.
Science Fiction Novels by Latin American Authors, opens in a new tab
National Hispanic Heritage month recognizes the contributions and achievements of Latin Americans. Two of my favorite recent reads are science fiction novels that highlight environmental issues written by authors from Latin American.
Pink Slime, opens in a new tab
by Fernanda Trías
Living in a nearly abandoned coastal South American city, a woman balances her relationship with her aging mother and hospitalized ex-husband while caring for a boy who suffers from a strange eating disorder. Pink Slime’s unnamed narrator watches the world around her deteriorating while struggling to maintain normalcy amid toxic winds, food shortages, power outages, and police patrols. As she recalls key moments from her past she wonders if there’s any connection between her town's new meat processing facility and some of the odd happenings.
