Author Talk with Val Gale

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Thu Jan 22 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

1620 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50314 | Des Moines, IA

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🖤DSMPC is excited to welcome back Val Gale to discuss his new book, Wild Dandelion. Join us Thursday, January 22 from 6-7:30PM for snacks, a sneak peek and excerpt reading, and discussion about trans representation in fiction 🏳️‍⚧️
RSVP on our website: www.desmoinespridecenter.org/event-details/author-talk-with-val-gale (*Psst* this helps us know how many snacks to have ready)
Order your copy now: tinyurl.com/ValGaleWDn
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