Dear Library Folks, This is a quick reminder to secure your spots for an extraordinary evening with New York Times bestselling author Marjan Kamali on Monday, September 14, 2026 . Following the incredible success of our 2025 event, the Book & Author Society (BAS) and The Library Network are returning to Schoolcraft College's Vistatech Center for another captivating "In Conversation" evening. Kamali—author of the instant national bestseller The Lion Women of Tehran and the internationally acclaimed The Stationery Shop —will sit down with Cathy Russ (Director of the West Bloomfield Township Public Library and Chair of the BAS Committee) for a candid discussion about her brilliant literary career, followed by an audience Q&A and an in-person book signing. 📅 Event Details at a Glance * Who: Award-winning novelist Marjan Kamali. * When: Monday, September 14, 2026. * Where: Vistatech Center at Schoolcraft College (Livonia, MI). * Tickets: Registration is open! Take advantage of Early Bird tickets for $30 through August 17, after which general admission will be $35. * Where to Buy: Secure your seats online at [ http://www.bookandauthor.org/ | www.bookandauthor.org ] . 📚 Host a Library Book Club Outing We invite area public libraries to feature one of Marjan Kamali’s deeply moving novels as a late summer or early fall book club selection. Many local library book clubs used last year's event as a fun, memorable group outing, and we encourage you to gather your readers to join us for an inspiring night out! 🚨 DEADLINE NEXT WEEK: $1,000 BAS Collection Grant Don't forget that ticket sales directly help fund the return of the BAS $1,000 Collection Grant , open to public libraries across Michigan. This grant is designed to help a library launch or enhance a circulating collection that meets diverse community needs (such as world language materials, graphic novels, or digital resources). The application window closes next week on Monday, July 13, 2026 . The winning library will be formally recognized during the September 14 event. Review the evaluation rubric and submit your application today at [ https://www.google.com/search?q=http://www.bookandauthor.org/grants | www.bookandauthor.org/grants ] . Thank you for your incredible support in helping us foster a vibrant reading community across Michigan. We look forward to seeing you and your patrons this September! Warm regards, The Book & Author Society Committee The September event is generously sponsored by Hoopla Digital. Kelly Bennett (she/her/hers) Contract Services Coordinator The Library Network kbennett@tln.org (248) 536-3100 ext.147