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SUMMARY:Authors! with Ruta Sepetys
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DESCRIPTION:Ruta Sepetys joins Authors! to discuss .\nhttps://toledo.libne
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h3><strong>Thank you to our sponsors!</stron
 g></h3>\n<h3><a href="https://www.toledolibrary.org/llf">The Library Legac
 y Foundation</a>&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;<a href="https://www.huntington.com/">Hunti
 ngton Bank</a>&nbsp\;|&nbsp\;<a href="https://health.utoledo.edu/">UToledo
  Health</a>&nbsp\;|<a href="https://www.toledolibrary.org/fol">&nbsp\;Frie
 nds of the Library</a></h3>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<h3><strong>About the event</
 strong></h3>\n<p>The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the S
 ea\, Ruta Sepetys joins Authors! to discuss her latest novel\, A Fortune o
 f Sand.</p>\n<p>Learn more about the research and firsthand inspiration be
 hind her work. Don't miss this opportunity to meet one of America's premie
 r historical fiction writers!</p>\n<p>This event features a 45-minute pres
 entation followed by a brief audience Q&amp\;A. Each ticket includes one c
 opy of A Fortune of Sand.</p>\n<h3><strong>About the book</strong></h3>\n<
 p>In 1927 Detroit\, Marjorie Lennox attempts to flee the shadow of her fam
 ily's automotive empire by joining an elite\, secretive arts program. But 
 as women vanish and the grand halls turn predatory\, Marjorie&rsquo\;s rea
 lity begins to fracture. Inspired by true historical events\, this is a ha
 unting tale of 1920s glamour\, grift\, and the deadly cost of a dynasty&rs
 quo\;s secrets.</p>\n<h3><strong>About the author</strong></h3>\n<p>Ruta S
 epetys is an internationally acclaimed\, author of historical fiction publ
 ished in over sixty countries and forty languages. Often referred to as a 
 "seeker of lost stories\," she has won or been shortlisted for over forty 
 book prizes\, including the Carnegie Medal.</p>\n<p>Her novels\, including
  Between Shades of Gray\, Salt to the Sea\, and The Fountains of Silence\,
  are known for uncovering dark or forgotten corners of history and making 
 them accessible to readers of all ages. Sepetys is a passionate advocate f
 or history and the power of story to foster global dialogue and understand
 ing.</p>\n<h3><strong>FAQs:</strong></h3>\n<p><em>Do tickets include a cop
 y of the book?</em> Yes\, (1) ticket includes (1) copy of the featured boo
 k.</p>\n<p><em>Can tickets be purchased by phone?</em> No\, tickets can be
  purchased online through Eventbrite only.</p>\n<p><em>What are my parking
  options at the event?</em> The Library has a free underground parking gar
 age. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.</p>\n<p><em>What time do 
 the doors open?</em> General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.</p>\n<p
 ><em>Are there assigned seats?</em> No. Seating is general admission. The 
 purchase of a ticket guarantees seating.</p>\n<p><em>Is handicapped seatin
 g available?</em> Handicapped seating is available. For special seating ar
 rangements\, please call 419.214.4332 at least one week prior to the event
 .</p>\n<p><em>Will an American Sign Language Interpreter be provided for t
 he event?</em> We are happy to provide an ASL Interpreter for the event - 
 if you require this service\, please contact us at 419.214.4332 at least t
 wo weeks before the event so arrangements can be made.</p>\n<p><em>What ca
 n/can't I bring to the event?</em> Please do not bring outside food/bevera
 ges. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.</p>\n<p><em
 >Will the author hold a book signing after the talk?</em> Yes\, the author
  will be available for a limited signing opportunity after the presentatio
 n.</p>\n<p><em>Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?</em> Yes
 \, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your p
 hone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have your device with the E
 ventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshots cannot be scanned.
 </p>\n<p><em>Can I get my book if I don&rsquo\;t attend the event?</em> Bo
 oks may only be obtained at the event. &nbsp\;If you are unable to attend\
 , you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. For
 ward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may collect the book. &nbs
 p\;</p>\n<p><em>What is the refund policy?</em> Tickets will be refunded o
 nly if the event is canceled.</p>\n<p><em>Where can I contact the organize
 r with any questions?</em> Call the Library at 419.259.5200.</p>\nhttps://
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