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Maurice Carlos Ruffin in conversation with Ruth Watson
2024-03-04 19:00:00 2024-03-04 20:00:00 America/New_York Maurice Carlos Ruffin in conversation with Ruth Watson Decatur Library -

Monday, March 04
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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A Cappella Books and the Georgia Center for the Book are delighted to welcome author Maurice Carlos Ruffin to discuss his highly anticipated new novel, The American Daughters.

A Cappella Books and the Georgia Center for the Book are delighted to welcome author Maurice Carlos Ruffin, the award-winning author of We Cast a Shadow, to discuss his highly anticipated new novel, The American Daughters. Ruffin will appear in conversation with Atlanta's own Ruth Watson. This event is free and open to the public. Registration requested, not required.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Author Talks |

TAGS: | georgia center for the book |

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