Author Visits

Lisa Wingate

Lisa Wingate with books Tue, Oct 14 | 7pm | Marvin Auditorium

Wingate is the author of more than 30 books including "Before We Were Yours," which remained on the New York Times bestseller list for more than two years and has sold more than 3 million copies. This work of historical fiction tells the heartbreaking real-life story of a scandal at the Tennessee Children's Home Society during the Great Depression. The event is free and seating is expected to fill quickly. Registration opens Sept 2.

A.D. Childers

Childers with books Sun, Nov 2 | 1pm | Marvin Auditorium

Kansas author and Topeka educator A.D. Childers will talk about her work, answer questions and sign books. Event will include a short business meeting and election of Friends board. Childers' debut novel The Switch Point was named one of the 2025 Kansas Notable Books - a gripping mystery filled with twists and turns that keep readers guessing. Her latest release A History of Madness (August 2025) ventures into the realm of speculative fiction, showcasing her versatility as a storyteller. Register to attend.

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