So You Wrote A Novel... Now What? on AADL.TV

Calling all writers! Whether you participated in this year's National Novel Writing Month or you just love to write, join author Lillian Li for a presentation on the writing and revising process and getting published!

Lillian Li is the author of Number One Chinese Restaurant, which was longlisted for the Women’s Prize, the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize, and an NPR Best Book of 2018. Her work has been published in the New York Times, Granta, One Story, Bon Appetit, and Jezebel. Originally from the D.C. metro area, she lives in Ann Arbor.

A2CAF 2020 | How to Tell Your Story with Ryan Estrada and Kim Hyun Sook!

One of the most important skills you can learn is how to tell your own story. In this video workshop Ryan Estrada (Student Ambassador: The Missing Dragon) and Kim Hyun Sook (Banned Book Club) share how they turned their life experiences into bestselling comics. They've traveled all over the world telling tales on stage and in books, but they'll show you how to do this without even leaving your home!

This video is part of A2CAF 2020 and will premiere on AADL.TV.

Fifth Avenue Press Book Release Reception: AADL's Local Publishing Imprint

The Ann Arbor District Library is pleased to announce the release of ten new literary works from our Fifth Avenue Press imprint! Our local authors have something to offer for a variety of readers! 

Join us to hear readings and meet our authors in our first celebration since 2019. Buy their books, get them signed, and support your local writing community!

The titles we are celebrating this spring are:

Four books for children: