100 Years of Ohio Authors: 1965 - Andre Norton and Jarod K. Anderson

Thanks to a generous grant from the Greater Columbus Arts Council, Ohioana Library is excited to present "100 Years of Ohio Authors" — an event series celebrating a century of Ohio literature!

On February 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Clintonville Books, we'll explore 1965’s historic novel Year of the Unicorn, written by Andre Norton. Contemporary author Jarod K. Anderson will discuss this classic work, his new book, Strange Animals, and the fantasy genre with writer and editor Diane Callahan.

DETAILS:

• Tuesday, February 24, 6:00 PM
• Clintonville Books, Columbus
• Free Event, Registration Required (Suggested Donation: $10)
• Books will be available for purchase at the event

MEET OUR GUEST SPEAKERS:

Jarod K. Anderson is a strange mix of fantasy nerd, nature writer, podcaster, poet, and erstwhile academic. He once accidentally picked up a rattlesnake and has slept in the branches of a maple tree more than most writers. He created and voices TheCryptoNaturalist podcast, a show about real love for imaginary nature, and he regularly shares his poems and prose on social media. He has published three books of poetry as well as the memoir Something in the Woods Loves You, about his lifelong struggle with depression and the healing power of the natural world. He has an MA in early modern English literature and insists he’s more fun than that makes him sound. He lives with his wife and son in a little white house tucked between a park and a cemetery. Visit him online at https://www.jarodkanderson.com/.

Diane Callahan is a fiction writer, poet, editor, and art gallery marketer who really needs to sleep more. On her YouTube channel, Quotidian Writer, she provides practical tips for aspiring authors. You can read her work in Consequence, Translunar Travelers Lounge, Tales to Terrify, Short Édition, and The Sunlight Press, among others. Her debut poetry collection, The Ship and the Storm, was released in September 2025 with Story Garden Publishing. Visit her online at https://www.quotidianwriter.com/.

Ohioana Library collects, preserves, and celebrates Ohio literature. Learn more about us and our programs at ohioana.org.

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