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Renowned author to visit area library

April 14, 2009

Author James McBride will visit the Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave., in Lansing, at 7 p.m. on April 20.

McBride will be discuss his novel, “Song Yet Sung,” and partake in a question-and-answer session with readers.

In 2004, McBride’s “The Color of Water” was selected as MSU’s One Book, One Community novel, which all incoming freshmen were required to read. His novel “Miracle at St. Anna” was made into a Disney/Touchstone film directed by Spike Lee.

The April 20 event is free, but tickets are needed for entry and are available at Capital Area District Library locations.

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