Stranger Than Fiction: The Story Behind Whalefall
Schedule
Thu Nov 14 2024 at 07:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
601 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, IL, United States, Illinois 61801 | Urbana, IL
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Named one of the "Best Thrillers of 2023" by the New York Times, Whalefall follows 17-year-old Jay Gardiner's journey to recover his father’s remains from the Pacific Ocean—only to find himself swallowed by a sperm whale. What unfolds is a gripping tale of survival and self-discovery.Join us for an exciting evening of storytelling, science, and more, including:
- A live discussion with Daniel Kraus about Whalefall, the challenges of writing a science-based novel, and adapting it into a movie for Disney
- Audience Q&A
- Book signing by Kraus
Nov. 14, 2024 7:00 p.m. CT
Alice Campbell Alumni Center
University of Illinois Alumni Association
601 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, IL
Can’t make it in person? Register for the livestream!
Register here: https://go.illinois.edu/kraus24
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