Orlando Author Events

Florida is a great place for theme parks, warm weather, and alligators. As for book tours? Not so much. It's rare that authors make their way down to the Sunshine State. Right now, though, we're getting two big names. I rarely do event postings, but I found these to be remarkable enough to write about. (And not to be braggy, but they're both coming to the school where I work.)

Gloria Steinem will be at Rollins College October 28 and 29th. On the 28th, at 7:30 p.m., she'll "offer insight on what the women's movement should prioritize today in order to effectively transform tomorrow." The event, entitled "Women Today: An Evening with Gloria Steinem," will be held at the college's Alfond Sports Center. (Info here.)

On October 29, Steinem is back with "Gloria Steinem and Patricia Schroeder present 'Our Journey to Equality'." Of the event, "Writer and feminist organizer Gloria Steinem and former Congresswoman and activist Patricia Schroeder reflect upon the early days of the feminist movement and their roles in reshaping the patriarchal landscape then and now." The conversation will be held from 2-3 p.m. at the college's Keene Hall, as part of Rollins Feminist Forum presents "Still Moving That Mountain: Feminism, Past and Future."

Both Steinem events are free to the public. Gloria Steinem is an author and activist. She's written numerous books, such as Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions, Revolution from Within, and Moving Beyond Words.
 
David McCullough will be conducting a presentation entitled "History of the Love of Learning" on Friday, November 4 at 8 p.m. Presented by the Winter Park Institute, he'll discuss how various fields (including medicine, writing, art and technology) were transformed by American leaders' immersion in Parisian culture. The talk will focus on his newest book, The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris. The event will be held at the college's Knowles Memorial Chapel, and is free to the public. (Info here.)

McCullough, who has two Pulitzer Prizes, two national Book Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, is best known for his narrative 1776, as well as biographies of John Adams and Harry Truman.

Neat, right? If you're going, let me know! I'm missing Steinem, but I'm going to check out McCullough. He's my grandfather's favorite author, so you know I'll be seeking an autograph.