Alvarez to be virtual guest author June 2

North Central Regional Library will host an NCRL Reads Virtual Author Series for adults this summer featuring Noé Alvarez, Kristin Hannah, Blake Crouch, and Peter Heller.

Through their annual community reading program, NCRL Reads, the library district connects people across the five counties and 30 library branches they serve by inviting everyone to read the same book, a book that sparks conversations, curiosity, and learning. 

"Due to the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are moving to a virtual platform for NCRL Reads this year. Additionally, we are expanding the program to feature several events throughout the summer. We hope these programs offer opportunities for connection, respite, encouragement, and inspiration." said Amanda Brack, NCRL's adult services manager.

All NCRL Reads events are free and open to the public. Events will be held through the Zoom digital meeting platform. To participate, register through NCRL's online calendar at www.ncrl.org. Registrants will receive and email with the Zoom meeting information. During each event, attendees will hear from the author and then have an opportunity to submit questions through the chat feature for the author to answer live. 

Noé Alvarez

On Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m., Noé Alvarez will be the guest author.

His debut memoir, Spirit Run is the electrifying story of a son of working-class Mexican immigrants who fled a life of labor in fruit-packing plants to run in an indigenous marathon from Canada to Guatemala, reimagining North America and his place in it. Learn more at www.spiritrunbook.com.