Author Talk with Sue DeMarinis In-Person
Join Us for a Local Author Talk with Sue DeMarinis!
📖 The Feathers of Fortunato
🗓️ Date: Monday, May 13th
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: George F. Johnson Memorial Library
Discover the incredible story of an Italian immigrant family and their journey to achieve the American dream in Sue DeMarinis' novel, The Feathers of Fortunato. This fascinating tale weaves together history, culture, and resilience, taking readers through the 1920s, 30s, and 40s—from women’s suffrage and Prohibition to the politics of WWII and even the Lunar Landing!
✨ Special Presentation: Sue will bring her storytelling to life with a captivating PowerPoint slideshow featuring photos of actual characters and historic places that inspired her novel.
👩💼 About the Author: Born in Brooklyn, NY, to Italian-American parents, Sue DeMarinis inherited the art of storytelling from her loud, lively family. After decades as a chiropractor and storyteller to her patients, she now brings her family’s history and stories to the page.
📚 Don’t miss this chance to meet Sue, hear her talk about her novel, and gain a deeper understanding of her family's fascinating history. Copies of her books will be available for purchase.
Admission is free, but seating is limited! Registration is recommended.
Kenneth Roman
Head of Adult Services & Tech Center Manager
Kenneth Roman has been a dedicated member of the George F. Johnson Memorial Library team since 2006, starting as a high schooler and transitioning to a librarian in 2016 after earning a Master’s in Library and Information Science with a School Media focus from Syracuse University. As the Head of Adult Services, Kenneth oversees the Adult Department, including adult collection development, programming, and the Tech Center services. For inquiries, you can contact Kenneth at en.roman@4cls.org or gfjtechcenter@gmail.com.