MEENA HARRIS IN CONVERSATION WITH SFPL LIBRARIANS
|
Friends of the San Francisco Public Library Board Member Sarah Ives and her husband, Mike Montgomery, invite you to the inaugural Library Laureates: Virtual Salon Series. The intimate evening will feature New York Times bestselling author and 2021 Library Laureate, Meena Harris, who will discuss how representation in children's literature can foster inclusivity and belonging.
Meena Harris
Bestselling author of Ambitious Girl In conversation with San Francisco Children’s Librarian, Christy Estrovitz. Introduction by San Francisco City Librarian, Michael Lambert. Audience Q&A to follow. March 11th, 8 PM Zoom link provided upon RSVP Please consider donating to support Friends. 
|
RSVP Below
|
Meena Harris is one of the most powerful and dynamic young leaders in America. As the founder of the groundbreaking Phenomenal brand, she is a respected entrepreneur and is recognized as an influential voice for women's equality. On January 19, 2021, Meena released her second children's book titled Ambitious Girl. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Harper's Bazaar, AdWeek, and more. Meena is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Law School, and currently resides in San Francisco with her partner and two daughters.
Friends of the San Francisco Public Library believes in the power of libraries to promote equity by ensuring everyone has free access to the information, resources, and opportunities to thrive. Friends is a community of individuals, families, and institutions who love our San Francisco Public Library and work to make it exceptional. We are building a future in which libraries serve as robust centers of 21st Century literacy, economic opportunity, life-long learning, discovery, and community.
Our iconic annual Library Laureates event recognizes acclaimed writers and celebrates the importance of libraries as inclusive and democratic institutions that empower all people. Notable writers such as Joyce Carol Oates, Daniel Handler, T.J. Styles, Rebecca Solnit, R.O. Kwon, and Michael Chabon have taken part in the past, when we gathered in our beautiful Main Library to dine and indulge in literary works. Undeterred by the pandemic and inspired by our event’s meaning, we have transformed Library Laureates into a series of smaller, intimate virtual events taking place over six months in 2021.
Friends of the San Francisco Public Library believes in the power of libraries to promote equity by ensuring everyone has free access to the information, resources, and opportunities to thrive. Friends is a community of individuals, families, and institutions who love our San Francisco Public Library and work to make it exceptional. We are building a future in which libraries serve as robust centers of 21st Century literacy, economic opportunity, life-long learning, discovery, and community.
Our iconic annual Library Laureates event recognizes acclaimed writers and celebrates the importance of libraries as inclusive and democratic institutions that empower all people. Notable writers such as Joyce Carol Oates, Daniel Handler, T.J. Styles, Rebecca Solnit, R.O. Kwon, and Michael Chabon have taken part in the past, when we gathered in our beautiful Main Library to dine and indulge in literary works. Undeterred by the pandemic and inspired by our event’s meaning, we have transformed Library Laureates into a series of smaller, intimate virtual events taking place over six months in 2021.
**********************