Dec 04, 2024
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is the two-time Newbery Honor winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of several acclaimed middle grade novels, including The War That Saved My Life and Jefferson’s Sons. On this special evening—a partnership of the National Writers Series and the Traverse Bay Children’s Advocacy Center–we want to focus on Kimberly’s middle school, mega-award winning novel, Fighting Words.
The story revolves around Suki, who has always had the back of her little sister, Della–when her mom's boyfriend took them in after she’d gone to prison and when that same same boyfriend did something so awful to Della they had to run fast. But who has been protecting Suki? Who has been speaking up for her?
When Suki tries to kill herself after years of hiding a long-held secret, Della wonders if it’s her time to start speaking the truth.
In this powerful novel that explodes the stigma around child sexual abuse and leavens an intense tale with compassion and humor, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley tells a story about two sisters, linked by love and trauma, who must find their own voices before they can find their way back to each other.
She will talk with guest host Beth Milligan about her stunning novel Fighting Words. The event begins at 7 p.m. and includes a Q and A and author signing.
Performances
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 7:00pmNamed Sponsor: The Dilys Garcia Tosteson and Lola Jackson “Community Building” Author Conversations
Sustaining Sponsor: The Green Brick Foundation
Season Sponsor: NorthGuard Technology Group and Golden Fowler Home Furnishings
Event Underwriter: Marty and Olivia Lagina
Arts Benefactor: Ward and Mary Bevans Gillett
Book Champion: Begonia Foundation
Grantors: Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts
Media Sponsors: Traverse City Record-Eagle, Interlochen Public Radio, Up North Media, Midwest Broadcasting, Northern Express
Supporting Sponsors: Image 360, Horizon Books, Amical, Cambria Suites
Official Airport: Cherry Capital Airport