Bestselling author James Patterson will discuss his prolific writing career, support for literacy initiatives and the power of books and reading in a wide-ranging conversation at Vanderbilt University on Thursday, April 11.
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James Patterson to discuss his latest book, value of reading at Vanderbilt April 11
Education journalist to discuss partisan politics’ increasing influence on public schools April 9
National education reporter Laura Pappano will discuss her latest book, School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Education, at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries on Tuesday, April 9. In her book, Pappano draws on archival research as well as on-the-ground reporting to offer a nuanced view of how schools across the country have become lightning rods in the culture wars.
New Heard Libraries’ exhibit celebrates 50 years of theological reflections by women
A new exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of Vanderbilt Divinity School’s Antoinette Brown Lecture Series will open on Monday, March 4, at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries.
Author Gregg Hecimovich to discuss his biography of Hannah Crafts, first African American woman novelist, Feb. 8
Vanderbilt alumnus and author Gregg Hecimovich will discuss his acclaimed biography, The Life and Times of Hannah Crafts: The True Story of The Bondwoman’s Narrative, at the Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries on Thursday, Feb. 8.
Dom Flemons Collection at Heard Libraries offers ‘treasure trove’ for scholars exploring African American influences on roots music
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries have acquired the personal collection of Dom Flemons, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and cultural historian whose music and research have brought greater awareness… Keep reading
Heard Libraries and Wild Bunch to co-host Dialogue Vanderbilt discussion featuring Jad Abumrad and Jacob Mchangama on Nov. 2
Vanderbilt faculty members Jad Abumrad, one of the pioneers of podcasting, and Jacob Mchangama, a leading expert on free speech, will take part in a thought-provoking discussion on Nov. 2… Keep reading
Banned Books Initiative reading group to discuss ‘All Boys Aren’t Blue’ on Oct. 25
The Banned Books Initiative partner offices host reading groups throughout the year, each focusing on a different banned or frequently challenged book. Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 3… Keep reading
Heard Libraries to host book talk with Jen Ellis, maker of Bernie Sanders’ mittens, on Oct. 24
Do you remember the famous meme of Bernie Sanders and his mittens at President Biden’s inauguration? Join us as author Jen Ellis discusses her new memoir, Bernie’s Mitten Maker, and… Keep reading
Blair Academy Halloween Open House, Oct. 26
The Blair Academy Halloween Open House is back in-person at the Wilson Music Library on Oct. 26 from 4-6 p.m.! Put on your costume and join us for refreshments and… Keep reading
Celebrate the freedom to read with Banned Books Week, Oct. 1–7
The Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries invite the Vanderbilt University community to take part in Banned Books Week, an annual awareness campaign that draws attention to banned and challenged books… Keep reading
