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SUMMARY:VIP Invitation to Author Event - Elizabeth Acevedo “Anger is Only a Shadow”
LOCATION:St. Louis County Library, Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63131-3598
DESCRIPTION:VIP Invitation to Author Event - Elizabeth Acevedo “Anger is Only a Shadow”\n\n09/22/26 07:00 PM CST\n - 09/22/26 09:00 PM CST\Description:\nTicket Information\n\nMembers: Complimentary admission with prior registration.\n \n\nProgram Description\n\n\n\nThe St. Louis County Library Foundation’s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences and The Novel Neighbor Present:\nNational Book Award-winning Author and Poet Elizabeth Acevedo, Author of “Anger is Only a Shadow”\n \nIn Conversation with Novelist Shawntelle Madison\n\nNational Book Award-winning young adult novelist and poet, Elizabeth Acevedo presents a stunning novel-in-verse about doing the right thing, no matter what. Lil is rebellious, she's loyal; she's figuring out what kind of good person she wants to be. But more than anything? Lil wants to be free. When her instinct for freedom leads to juvenile detention, Lil knows the only person who might understand is her big brother, Aldwin. Except he’s more distant now than ever, and only Lil seems to realize how important it is to get to him. As her court hearing ticks closer, a question looms over Lil: will she follow the rules or put her future freedom on the line?\n\nBooks for signing will be available for purchase from The Novel Neighbor.\n\nRead more here: https://www.slcl.org/events/elizabeth-acevedo\n\nImportant Notes\n\nParking is onsite at the St. Louis County Library, Clark Family Branch.\nDoors open at 6:00 PM.\nReserved VIP seating will be reserved for up to 25 Forum members. A list of St. Louis Forum registrants will be supplied to the event check-in staff.\n \n\nEvent Timeline\n\nDoors Open: 6:00 pm\nProgram Begins: 7:00 pm\n \n\nRegistration will close at on Friday, September 18th so the registration list can be submitted to event staff. For more information, please contact admin@stlforum.org.\Location:\nSt. Louis County Library, Clark Family Branch\n1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.\nSt. Louis, MO 63131-3598
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:VIP Invitation to Author Event - Elizabeth Acevedo “Anger is Only a Shadow”<br /><br />09/22/26 07:00 PM CST - 09/22/26 09:00 PM CST<br />Description:<br /><h4><strong>Ticket Information</strong></h4>

<p><strong>Members:</strong> Complimentary admission with prior registration.<br />
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<h4><strong>Program Description</strong></h4>

<h3><img alt="" src="https://stlforum.org/photos/0922-Elizabeth-Acevedo-500x400_08122026095812.JPG" style="width:300px" /></h3>

<p>The St. Louis County Library Foundation&rsquo;s Reading Garden Series for Young Audiences and The Novel Neighbor Present:<br />
National Book Award-winning Author and Poet Elizabeth Acevedo,&nbsp;Author of &ldquo;Anger is Only a Shadow&rdquo;<br />
<strong>&nbsp;</strong><br />
In Conversation with Novelist Shawntelle Madison<br />
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National Book Award-winning young adult novelist and poet, <a href="https://slouc.na2.iiivega.com/search/card?id=d92462c3-3b77-11ec-a2b8-099ab8aeb999&amp;entityType=Agent">Elizabeth Acevedo</a> presents a stunning novel-in-verse about doing the right thing, no matter what. Lil is rebellious, she's loyal; she's figuring out what kind of good person she wants to be. But more than anything? Lil wants to be free. When her instinct for freedom leads to juvenile detention, Lil knows the only person who might understand is her big brother, Aldwin. Except he&rsquo;s more distant now than ever, and only Lil seems to realize how important it is to get to him. As her court hearing ticks closer, a question looms over Lil: will she follow the rules or put her future freedom on the line?<br />
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Books for signing will be available for purchase from <a href="https://thenovelneighbor.com/item/BQmk5nUNoKHp2oiKdrwQQA">The Novel Neighbor</a>.<br />
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Read more here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.slcl.org/events/elizabeth-acevedo">https://www.slcl.org/events/elizabeth-acevedo</a></p>

<h4><strong>Important Notes</strong></h4>

<p>Parking is onsite at the St. Louis County Library, Clark Family Branch.<br />
Doors open at 6:00&nbsp;PM.<br />
Reserved VIP seating will be reserved for up to 25&nbsp;Forum members.&nbsp;A list of St. Louis Forum registrants will be supplied to the event check-in staff.<br />
&nbsp;</p>

<h4><strong>Event Timeline</strong></h4>

<p><strong>Doors Open:</strong>&nbsp;6:00 pm<br />
<strong>Program Begins:</strong>&nbsp;7:00 pm</p>
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<hr /><em>Registration will close at on Friday, September 18th so the registration list can be submitted to event staff. For more information, please&nbsp;contact admin@stlforum.org.</em><br />Location:<br />St. Louis County Library, Clark Family Branch<br />1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.<br />St. Louis, MO 63131-3598
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