Margaret Edds and Michael Paul
Williams Discuss
What the Eyes Can’t See,
Nov. 17
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Don’t miss a compelling conversation
between author and former reporter
Margaret Edds and Pulitzer Prize–winning
journalist Michael Paul Williams on
Edds’s new book,
What the Eyes Can't See: Ralph
Northam, Black Resolve, and a Racial
Reckoning in Virginia.
Edds offers a behind-the-scenes look at
why Virginia Governor Ralph Northam's
career did not end with his “blackface
scandal” and how it made him a better
governor—and a better citizen. The book
draws on unprecedented access to the
governor, his aides and members of the
Virginia Legislative Black Caucus, whose
initial anger evolved into determination
to mine good from an ugly episode. Join
us on
Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6:00
p.m.
in the Lecture Hall for this free event.
A book signing will follow the talk.
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Virginia Authors Honored at
2022 Literary Awards
Celebration
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The Library celebrated the best of
Virginia literature this fall with
events culminating in the
25th Annual Library of Virginia
Literary Awards Celebration
on Oct. 15. This year’s celebration was
again hosted by best-selling author and
award-winning filmmaker Adriana Trigiani
and featured James Beard Award–winning
author, culinary historian and
Time magazine 2022 TIME100 Next
honoree Michael W. Twitty as the
evening’s speaker. Award-winning
journalist Katie Couric was honored for
outstanding contributions to literature
and journalism. Presented by Amazon and
Dominion Energy, this annual event
raises critical support for the
Library’s important work.
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Literary Awards events and festivities
recognized finalists in fiction,
nonfiction and poetry categories who
participated in livestreamed virtual
panels over three nights. In partnership
with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts,
the Art in Literature: The Mary Lynn
Kotz Award recipients were honored at
the museum on Oct. 14. More than 145
books
were submitted, read and adjudicated for
this year’s awards.
Click here to read more about all of
the award winners. You can watch videos of the events by
visiting our
Facebook
or
YouTube
pages. For more information, visit our
Literary Awards web page.
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November is Native American
Heritage Month
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Explore Library resources and join us
for a book talk in honor of National
Native American Heritage Month! On
Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6:00
p.m.
author Laura J. Feller and Dr. Gregg
Kimball, the Library's director of
Public Services and Outreach, will
discuss Feller’s book
Being Indigenous in Jim Crow
Virginia: Powhatan People and the
Color Line, which examines how indigenous peoples
of Virginia resisted erasure and built
their identities as Native
Americans.
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Your Humble Petitioner
Exhibition Closes This Month
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Plan a visit to the Library to see the
exhibition
Your Humble Petitioner: Legislative
Petitions Gave Voice to Virginians before it closes on Nov. 19!
Imagine having to explain to the House
of Delegates why you want to divorce
your spouse, change your name or take
other actions that could dramatically
affect your life. Virginians had to do
just that for nearly a century. The
exhibition reveals the poignant stories
of Virginians from all walks of life
that can be found in the Library’s
Legislative Petitions Collection.
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Can Can Café at the Library of
Virginia Now Open
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Enjoy a taste of Richmond's favorite
Parisian-style bistro and bakery in a
new downtown setting with Can Can Café
at the Library of Virginia!
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Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30
a.m. to 3 p.m. Breakfast includes
fresh-baked pastries and lunch features
soup, salad and sandwiches, as well as
to-go pastries, desserts and other
items. Can Can's signature coffee
service is available throughout the day.
Follow the Café's Instagram to see
the latest news and specials.
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Shop Local for the
Holidays!
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The Virginia Shop has a unique
collection of books, prints, apparel,
puzzles and more—plus Richmond-themed
items and state seal merchandise. Visit
in person Tuesday through Friday, 10:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Or shop online anytime
at
thevirginiashop.org
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