The Austin Page Turners’ event of the year will be Thursday, April 28.

It’s our 10th year. Since 2002, this group of community members have been leading the charge in planning an annual citywide reading event.

A Minnesota author is chosen each year, whose work has broad appeal and brings the community together for a great literary discussion.

The annual event culminates with the author actually coming to Austin for a series of activities, including a free presentation at the Austin Public Library that is open to everyone. The author chosen for this year’s events is Kao Kalia Yang, author of “The Latehomecomer.”

Calendar of Events

(subject to change)

April 1-19: Enter a drawing at the library to win lunch with the author. Winners notified on April 20.

Book Discussions

Wednesday, April 20: Presentations on The Latehomecomer and Hmong culture, history, and traditions by Riverland Ethnic Literature students. RCC Writing Center, Room N104, Austin, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Monday, April 25: Book discussion led by Sharon Hyland and Sue Grove, at the Coffee House on Main in Austin, 3 p.m.

Monday, April 25: Book discussion led by Terry Dilley and Doug Parr, Coffee House on Main in Austin, 7 p.m.

Author Events on

Thursday, April 29

11:30 to noon

Lunch with the author for 10 lucky winners at Riverland Community College.

Noon to 12:45 p.m.

Discussion with the author at RCC, Room N123, Austin. Public welcome.

1:15 to 2 p.m.

Small group discussion with the author in Christgau Hall with the students at the Austin High School. Public welcome.

6:15 to 7 p.m.

Celebration in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Austin Page Turners citywide reading events. Cake and coffee served in the library. Public welcome.

7 to 9 p.m.

Presentation by author Kao Kalia Yang, with questions and book signing to follow. Books available for purchase. Public welcome.

Austin Page Turners is sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), Austin Public Library, Austin Public Schools, Friends of the Austin Public Library, Holiday Inn of Austin, Riverland Community College.

All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise indicated.

For the full listing of all upcoming activities in and around Austin, please check out our Calendar of Events on our website at: www.austincvb.com.

As always, you can call us at the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau office for events and information at 437-4563. Let us know what is happening with your group or organization, so we can help promote it to our visitors. Make the most of all Austin has to offer. Enjoy.