Why I Write: An Evening with Richard Russo

The DAN BANCROFT MEMORIAL LECTURE SERIES continues in its second year with "Why I Write" - a talk by Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Richard Russo. 

J. Richard Russo is the author of nine novels, most recently Chances Are..., Everybody’s Fool and That Old Cape Magic; two collections of stories; and the memoir Elsewhere. In 2002 he received the Pulitzer Prize for Empire Falls, which, like Nobody’s Fool, won multiple awards for its screen adaptation, and in 2023 his novel Straight Man was adapted into the television series Lucky Hank. In 2017, he received France’s Grand Prix de Littérature Américaine. He lives in Port­land, Maine.

This talk will be held in the Library's Upper Level and a reception will follow. The Booktenders will be on site selling works by the author, and Mr. Russo will be available to sign books. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is mandatory.

********Registration opens to the public on Monday, October 7 at 12:00 PM EST.******

THIS EVENT HAS LIMITED SEATING. Up to two people may be registered using the registration form. Additional registrations must be completed in a separate form.  If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration so that a waitlisted individual may attend. 

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THIS PROGRAM is funded by The Dan Bancroft Memorial Endowment for Civic Leadership and Engagement at York Public Library. The endowment was established in memory of Dan Bancroft, who served as president of the YPLA Board of Trustees from 2021 to 2023. Through his engagement in the York community as a dedicated volunteer and outstanding leader, as well as his gift for connecting with people, Dan left an enduring impact on our town. With this fund, the Library has chosen to honor Dan as a remarkable exemplar of the power of a single person to make a real difference in the community. Contribute to the fund here.