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Austin Public Library celebrates diversity in Texas literature
Friday, February 9, 2018 by Katy McElroy
The Austin Public Library and KAZI Book Review are hosting a free Celebration of Diverse Literary Voices of Texas, in honor of African-American History Month. Eight Texas authors and editors will be in attendance for readings and “panel discussions on cultural diversity, African American education, Mexican American literature and social justice in literature,” according to the news release. Books will be available for sale. Head to the Austin Central Library Living Room (on the sixth floor) on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 1 to 5 p.m.
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