ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (February 27, 2025) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange, a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy.
Viet Thanh Nguyen is the author of The Committed, which continues the story of The Sympathizer, awarded the 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction, alongside seven other prizes. He is a University Professor and the Aerol Arnold Professor of English and American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California and the recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim and MacArthur foundations.
OC Public Libraries’ One County, One Book community reading selection for 2025 is The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen. From late January through early March, readers of all ages participated in shared reading experiences to celebrate the book. This included film screenings, cultural presentations, and book discussions, all leading up to a speaking engagement with Viet Thanh Nguyen on Thursday, March 6th, at 6:30 p.m. at the Norma Hertzog Community Center in Costa Mesa.
WHO: | Viet Thanh Nguyen is a bestselling author. |
WHEN: | Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. |
WHERE: | Norma Hertzog Community Center – 1845 Park Ave, CA 92627 |
WHY: | OC Public Libraries’ mission is to provide access to information and promote literacy at all ages. Access to world-class authors inspires reading communities to meet powerful role models in the literary world. A Slice of Literary Orange celebrates literacy and promotes books and reading! |
REGISTRATION: | Books available for purchase, courtesy of Mysterious Galaxy. No registration required, all ages welcome. Early arrival suggested. |
OTHER LINKS: | Author Viet Thanh Nguyen - https://ocpl.org/one-county-one-book-2025 |
