This Lit Chat Author Talk is a 30-minute program consisting of a 20-minute presentation by author Dorothy K. Fletcher and 10 minutes of audience Q&A. A book signing will follow, with books available for sale on site.
Dorothy K. Fletcher is a retired high school English teacher in Jacksonville, Florida. She has written articles for Small Press Review and Christian Science Monitor and has had the honor of reading her poetry at an event at the Library of Congress. Not long after she retired, she wrote a monthly column for the Florida Times-Union called “By the Wayside,” and that became the basis for the six history books she has written about her beloved city, Jacksonville. Remembering Jacksonville, Growing Up Jacksonville, Lost Restaurants of Jacksonville, and more all published by The History Press.
Did you know that all of our Lit Chat authors' books count toward your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge completion? Find out what other authors we're hosting this year and join in the fun!
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Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLPrograms@coj.net.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Authors, Books, and Writing |
TAGS: | readjax | Local Author | adult programs | 75 san marco |
Mon, Jul 28 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
Tue, Jul 29 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Jul 30 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Thu, Jul 31 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Aug 01 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Aug 02 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sun, Aug 03 | Closed |
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