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In her first term as governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer saw her share of challenges: a relentless pandemic, historic flooding that caused the evacuation of thousands of residents, demonstrations for racial justice, and several attempts to recall her. “Oh, and a plot to kidnap and kill me!” Whitmer said of the domestic terror plot targeting her that was intercepted by the FBI and state police in 2020. Having survived all of that, she decided to write a memoir, True Gretch: What I’ve Learned about Life, Leadership, and Everything In Between. READ MORE
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I appreciate Gretchen Whitmer’s commentary on the importance of making mistakes, owning up to them, and learning from them instead of doubling down when you’re wrong #alaac25 #TrueGretch —@librarianlove.bsky.social
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Wondering if your library has the space or capacity for a teaching kitchen or community garden? Jefferson Parish (La.) Library will share how it developed its collection of cooking classes, culinary skills workshops, and vegetable gardening lessons. 1–2 p.m. Saturday, June 28.
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Join Ann Ford, Hoopla’s vice president of sales and customer support, at Aloft Hotel (101 N. Broad St.) for a discussion on how the publishing industry and digital demand are impacting libraries. Attendees will learn how to develop digital collection and development policies that address patron needs. 2:15 p.m. Saturday, June 28. READ MORE
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Angeline Boulley, acclaimed author of New York Times bestsellers Firekeeper’s Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed, will discuss her upcoming mystery, Sisters in the Wind. The novel follows Lucy, an Ojibwe foster teen claiming her heritage on her own terms. 4–5 p.m. Saturday, June 28.
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Read our roundup of the can’t-miss featured speakers, authors, education programs, celebrations, and networking opportunities at this year’s conference. READ MORE
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From old-school Italian joints to dim sum restaurants, whiskey bars to vegan eateries, Pennsylvania Dutch smorgasbords to James Beard winners, American Libraries’ dining guide has you covered. (And, of course, there’s cheesesteak.) READ MORE
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Author, actor, and activist George Takei will discuss his new graphic memoir,
It Rhymes with Takei, 10:30–11:30 a.m. today. The memoir traces Takei’s decision to come out as gay at the age of 68. In 2019, American Libraries spoke with him about his first memoir, They Called Us Enemy. READ MORE
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