Author Talk: "All the Young Men" by Ruth Coker Burks
Schedule
Tue Oct 01 2024 at 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Faulkner County Library | Conway, AR
We are thrilled to announce a visit by Ruth Coker Burks to talk about her book "All the Young Men"
Join us for an evening with a special guest on Tuesday, October 1st. In partnership with UCA Public Appearances, Ruth Coker Burks will be at the Library! Stop by and enjoy light refreshments and a meet-and-greet at 6:30 pm to be followed by a reading from Ruth and audience Q&A starting at 7:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public. The intended audience is ages 16 and up.
About Ruth Coker Burks:
Ruth Coker Burks was an unlikely advocate for people with AIDS / HIV. A single mom in Arkansas with no background in the medical field, Ruth became involved in the AIDS / HIV crisis while visiting a friend at the University of Arkansas Medical Center in 1984. Since then, Ruth has spent over 30 years caring for people who were abandoned by their families and neglected by medical professionals.
For more information about Ruth, please visit: https://ruthcokerburks.com/
For more information about the book, All the Young Men: https://ruthcokerburks.com/author/
In an expanding partnership with UCA Public Appearances, the program Page to Stage will bring the Faulkner County community a new and exciting opportunity to experience a unique combination of literature and live performance for all ages. This Author talk is a direct result of this collaboration.
Where is it happening?
Faulkner County Library, 1900 Tyler St,Conway,AR,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: