Bauder Book Talks
Author talk featuring a live Q&A with youth. Student participants have the opportunity to hear directly from and engage a well-known author and receive a copy of the author’s book. This annual event honors the memory of Don Bauder, late husband of Dr. Lillian Bauder, and a champion of civil rights and social justice causes. Register through your school or keep an eye out for extra seats under the community registration link.
Nic Stone, 2023 Author
Thursday, November 9 | 4 – 6 pm | East Columbia
Meet famed young adult author Nic Stone as she shares the inspiration behind her critically-acclaimed novel Dear Martin and other featured works. When we hear someone tell their story, we connect to them in a deep and more meaningful way. Stone says that stories link us together; when we listen to the lives and experiences of people who are different from us, we discover our common ground. She says that sharing our stories is vital to doing the essential, necessary work of racial and social justice. Books available for purchase and signing.
About Bauder Book Talks
Made possible by a generous gift from Dr. Lillian Bauder, a community leader and Columbia resident. Howard County Library System presents this annual endowed author event, for diverse students in grades 6-8 attending public schools in Columbia with high percentages of African American and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) students. Authors and titles selected are high-interest and high-quality on topics of social issues, equity, and related matters. Student participants have the opportunity to hear from and engage the author and receive a copy of the author’s book. The event honors the memory of Don Bauder, late husband of Dr. Lillian Bauder and a champion of civil rights and social justice causes.
