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\nJacqueline Friedland is the USA Today \;best selling author of several acclaimed novels\, including Trouble the Wat er and Counting Backwards. Hailed for writing deeply felt co ntemporary and historical women's fiction that tackles complex social and emotional realities. She will share the personal inspiration behind her ne west book\, her transition from a career in law to creative writing\, and how she builds relatable\, multi-dimensional characters.
\nThe event features a 45-minute discussion followed by a brief audience Q&\;A. Ea ch ticket includes a copy of Breathing Under Water.
\nBreathing Under Water is a s tory of unexpected connections and found family. The domestic drama altern ates between the perspectives of Berry\, a private school vice principal j uggling her career and the changing needs of her 16-year-old autistic son\ , Leo\, and McKenna\, a stressed college swimmer on the brink of losing he r scholarship. When Leo starts working as an assistant in a swim class for autistic children taught by McKenna\, the two form an unlikely and transf ormative friendship. The novel explores themes of parenting\, resilience a nd the vulnerability required to stay afloat when life gets overwhelming.< /p>\n
Jacqueline Friedland i s an award-winning author and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and NYU Law School. She worked as a commercial litigator before returning to school to earn her MFA in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence College . Her interest in writing Breathing Under Water stems from her mother\, a pioneer in autism teaching and research. Friedland lives in Westchester\, New York\, with her family and two dogs.
\nDo tickets include a copy of the book? Yes\, (1) ticket i ncludes (1) copy of the featured book.
\nCan tickets be purchase d by phone? No\, tickets can be purchased online through Eventbrite o nly.
\nWhat are my parking options at the event? The Librar y has a free underground parking garage. The garage entrance is located on Adams St.
\nWhat time do the doors open? General admission seating begins at 6:30 p.m.
\nAre there assigned seats? No . Seating is general admission. The purchase of a ticket guarantees seatin g.
\nIs accessible seating available? Accessible seating is available. For arrangements\, please call (419) 214-4332 at least one wee k prior to the event.
\nWill an American Sign Language Interpret er be provided for the event? We are happy to provide an ASL Interpre ter for the event - if you require this service\, please contact us at 419 .214.4332 at least two weeks before the event so arrangements can be made.
\nWhat can/can't I bring to the event? Please do not bring outside food/beverages. There is no video recording or flash photography allowed.
\nWill the author hold a book signing after the talk? Yes\, the author will be available for a limited signing opportunity a fter the presentation.
\nDo I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? Yes\, tickets will be scanned at the door. Tickets can be scanned from your phone via your Eventbrite email receipt. Please have yo ur device with the Eventbrite email open for scanning at entry. Screenshot s cannot be scanned.
\nCan I get my book if I don&rsquo\;t atten d the event? Books may only be obtained at the event. \;If you a re unable to attend\, you may give your ticket to someone else to pick it up at the event. Forward them your Eventbrite email receipt so they may co llect the book. \;
\nWhat is the refund policy? Ticket s will be refunded only if the event is canceled.
\nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? Call the Library at 419.214 .4332.
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