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SUMMARY:Meet the Author - Michael Sokolove
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\nConnie Morella Library
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DESCRIPTION:Join author Michael Sokolove for a conversation about his writ
 ing at Connie Morella Library..\nhttps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/10807729
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Michael Sokolove is the author of five boo
 ks\, the co-author of four others\, and a contributing writer for the New 
 York Times Magazine. His book\, <em>Drama High: The Incredible True Story 
 of a Brilliant Teacher\, a Struggling Town and the Magic of Theater</em>\,
  was the inspiration for the NBC prime-time series &ldquo\;Rise.&rdquo\; H
 is book <em>The Ticket Out: Darryl Strawberry and the Boys of Crenshaw</em
 >\, is currently being developed by LeBron James&rsquo\;s production compa
 ny\, Springhill\, for television. Sokolove has written on a wide range of 
 subjects for the New York Times\, including\, frequently\, national politi
 cs.</p>\n<p>In all of his work\, he dwells deeply on rich characters and t
 he worlds they inhabit. The New York Times Book Review has praised him as 
 &ldquo\;a natural literary stylist with the gifts of a social historian.&r
 dquo\;</p>\n<p>In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month (May) Michael wi
 ll talk about his career and how his Jewish background influences his writ
 ing and the subjects he chooses to tackle.</p>\n<p>This month\, we hope yo
 u will join us in celebrating the many contributions of Jewish Americans a
 nd that you will learn more about the history\, culture\, accomplishments\
 , and diversity of the American Jewish community.</p>\n<p>By celebrating h
 eritage months\, we learn about one another\, we honor the richness of our
  diverse nation\, and we strengthen the fabric of American society.</p>\n<
 p>This event is cosponsored by Montgomery County Public Libraries and the 
 American Jewish Committee.</p>\n<p><strong>Questions about this program?</
 strong>&nbsp\;Contact the branch (240) 777-0970</p>\n<p><strong>Accommodat
 ion Requests</strong></p>\n<p>People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing shoul
 d <a href="https://montgomerycountymd.gov/Library/accessibility/interprete
 r.html">request&nbsp\;English-language captioning or sign-language interpr
 etation</a>&nbsp\;at least five days before the library-sponsored program 
 they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Pr
 ogram Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.</p>\n
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