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Colorado Author Series
Colorado Author Series
The Colorado Author Series is dedicated to connecting the community with authors from Douglas County and throughout the state. Made possible with funding from the Douglas County Libraries Foundation.
The Making of Our Warrior
On Sunday, November 15th at 2pm at the Highlands Ranch Library there will be a Veteran’s Day presentation on the book The Making of Our Warrior – How SSG Chris Falkel Became a Green Beret Warrior and Hero by author and Gold Star father Jeff Falkel.
The Making of Our Warrior details the life of Staff Sergeant Chris Falkel from, “What made Chris – Chris,” to his military training and service to August 8, 2005, in Mari Ghar, Afghanistan, when SSG Falkel sacrificed his own life while saving those of his team as well as sixteen Afghan National Army Soldiers fighting with them against the Taliban.
Registration is required.
Meet Author Carol Sue Tombari
Learn about clean, green electricity alternatives for the 21st Century.
Carol Sue Tombari has specialized in energy and environmental policy and programs for more than 25 years. Book sale and signing to follow presentation.
Adults, registration required.
Show, Don't Tell: Teen Writing Workshops with Author Denise Vega
Sharpen your pencils! A writing class for teens is coming to Douglas County Libraries in October.
Local author, Denise Vega, will show teens how to engage their readers using action, dialogue, and good description.
Vega has written several bestselling books for young adults including Facts of Life #31, Access Denied (And Other 8th Grade Error Messages), and Click Here: To Find Out How I Survived 7th Grade.
This program is recommended for teens 13-18 years old – space is limited, so register now!
