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SUMMARY:Casey Burgat: We Hold These “Truths”
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, February 26 at Delizia Cafe\, 14 East Patrick Street in Downtown Frederick\, for this very special evening with former congressional staffer turned politics professor and now author Casey Burgat as he discusses his new book We Hold These “Truths”: How to Spot the Myths that are Holding America Back.  \nDoors open at 6:30 pm for an informal meet-and-greet with the author. Casey’s presentation begins at 7:00 pm\, followed by Q&A and book signing. Copies of We Hold These “Truths” will be available for purchase at the event and in advance at Curious Iguana beginning February 4. \nThis event is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: \nIn this clear-eyed\, non-partisan book of essays\, Burgat and experts from both sides of the aisle cut through the spin about term limits\, lobbyists\, money in politics\, and more\, exposing the myths that lie at the heart of our political dysfunction and hold our democracy back. We Hold These “Truths” offers real-world insights into how our government actually works and empowers us all to understand and demand the kind of government that will bring about positive change. \n“This book is the crash course in civics that America needs…it will help you ask better questions and have more thoughtful conversations.” \n— Adam Grant\, New York Times bestselling author of Think Again\, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking \n  \n“We Hold These ‘Truths’ dismantles dozens of myths about American politics in the service of rebuilding American democracy.” \n—Daniel H. Pink\, New York Times bestselling author and former White House speechwriter \n  \n“A bracing and often entertaining corrective to some misinformation about the way things work.” \n–Kirkus Review \n  \nAbout the author:  \nCasey Burgat–“America’s civics professor”– is a former congressional staffer turned politics professor at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management. Respected across the aisle\, Casey is a political expert\, particularly on the workings of Congress. He’s a regular contributor to Barron’s and frequently provides commentary to outlets such as CNN\, The Washington Post\, Fox News\, Politico\, and The Daily Beast. Casey is also the creator of the Substack\, Crash Course with Casey Burgat\, which highlights the importance of civics in America\, and hosts the popular political podcast Mastering the Room.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/casey-burgat-we-hold-these-truths/
LOCATION:Delizia Cafe\, 14 East Patrick Street\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing
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SUMMARY:Charlene Thomas: Streetlight People
DESCRIPTION:Calling all budding authors and young writers! Join us at Urbana Regional Library on Thursday\, February 27\, at 6 pm to hear from young adult author Charlene Thomas. Charlene will be discussing her latest novel Streetlight People and sharing about her writing process for those interested in creative writing. Following her presentation\, Charlene will answer questions and sign books. Copies of Streetlight People will be available for purchase at the event. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Frederick County Public Libraries. \nThis event is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: A little bit Twin Peaks\, a little bit Black Mirror\, Streetlight People is a story of growing up in—and out of—a small town with a huge secret. \nFor most\, Streetlight is a dot on the map you pass on your way to somewhere else. But if you live there\, you’re either a Have-Not\, like Kady\, or a Have-Lot like her boyfriend\, Nik\, who also happens to be a member of the exclusive social club\, The IV Boys. \nKnown for their powerful families and the coveted ball they host for a selective guest list\, The IV Boys have always refused to accept Kady regardless of how much Nik loves her. All the Boys except for Aaron\, who didn’t grow up in Streetlight and is one of the few who knows that life—real life—exists outside of it. But his stepmom has the kind of wealth and power even IV Boys can’t resist. \nWith Nik at college\, Aaron stands by Kady’s side. But all Kady really wants is Nik\, and when a chance encounter on Halloween hands her the power to twist and hold time\, she doesn’t hesitate. Now she can keep Nik close for as long as she wants. \nWhile Kady tries to relive her best moments with Nik\, the IV Boys have her in their sights. A rumor’s spreading that Kady and Aaron are much more than friends—and not even twisting time is enough to defend against the power that the Boys were born with. \nThe more Kady changes the clock\, the more dizzying reality becomes\, until she stumbles upon a truth darker than anything she could have imagined. Streetlight is filled with monsters—and maybe she’s always been one\, too. \nAbout the author: Charlene Thomas is an American author of young adult fiction and a writing coach. Her debut novel\, Seton Girls\, released with Penguin Random House in 2022\, and her sophomore novel\, Streetlight People\, released in November 2024. She also has a third novel\, titled It’s You Every Time\, coming from Scholastic in Summer of 2025. \nCharlene was sixteen when she wrote a manuscript that won the National Novel Silver Award from Scholastic Books and went on to minor in creative writing at North Carolina State University. She also has her MBA from Emory University\, and recently completed the Certificate in Teaching Creative Writing post-graduate program at The University of Cambridge. Charlene is also a trained marketer\, with experience working on major brands. \nShe’s a big dreamer and believes a lot in people and what all of us are capable of\, and maybe that’s why she loves creating big characters who are steadfastly determined to change their own little parts of the world. If you ever want to reach out\, or are interested in learning more about her coaching offerings for writers\, never hesitate to contact her via email at charlenethomasbooks@gmail.com.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/charlene-thomas-streetlight-people/
LOCATION:Urbana Regional Library\, 9020 Amelung St\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk / Signing
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SUMMARY:Melinda Beatty: The Witch’s Table
DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to celebrate Curious Iguana’s very own bookseller Melinda Beatty and her latest release\, The Witch’s Table! This children’s book tells of the wobbly relationship between a young witch and the unique table she inherited and of how they come to understand one another. Mel will lead the audience in storytime\, then will answer questions and sign books. Books will be available for purchase at the event. \nThis exclusive book launch will be held four days before its official release date on February 28 at Dancing Bear Toys & Games from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm. It is free and open to the public. For accessibility requests\, email info@curiousiguana.com at least two (2) weeks prior to the event. \nAbout the book: When a young witch inherits a rather cantankerous family heirloom; she has to figure out how to outwit her cursed companion. \nThe Table had been in the Witch’s family for a very long time. No one remembered who had cursed it to stay with them forever\, but none of them liked it much. The young witch initially tries to thwart the Table’s shenanigans. But after some time living with the Table\, she begins to notice how cold the kitchen floor is on a brisk winter’s day\, how many nicks and scratches the Table has endured\, and how hard it is to stand on all four legs for so many hours\, and she comes to realize compassion will get her further than cleverness. This charming and hilarious picture book is about empathy and trying to find common ground with the people–or furniture–around you. \nAbout the author: Melinda Beatty has had years of practice trying to explain to others why she was just having an imaginary conversation between two people that don’t exist\, so becoming a writer seemed like the best way to stop everyone from looking at her funny. After years of narrowboat living on the English canals\, she and her British husband are now back on dry land in Maryland\, where by day\, she’s a mild-mannered indie bookseller\, and by night\, she wrangles words\, crafts projects\, and raises a Labrador and two fierce mini-women.
URL:https://curiousiguana.com/event/melinda-beattyevent/
LOCATION:Dancing Bear Toys & Games\, 15 E Patrick St\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
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