Orange County, CA
07/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/25/2024 15:37
OC Public Libraries Welcomes Bestselling Author, Henry Winkler
July 25, 2024
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (July 25, 2024) -OC Public Libraries is proud to present A Slice of Literary Orange, a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy.
Henry Winkler, best known for his iconic role as "The Fonz" on the classic television show Happy Days, has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning over five decades in Hollywood. In addition to his work on screen, Winkler has also made a significant impact as a children's book author, co-writing the popular Hank Zipzer series, inspired by his own experiences with dyslexia. His autobiography, BEING HENRY... The Fonz and Beyond, was published last October. It was on the New York Times best-seller list for 11 weeks and was a Good Reads Award winner for Best Humor book.
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WHO: |
Henry Winkler is a New York Times bestselling author. |
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WHEN: |
Henry Winkler - Thursday, August 1st at 6:30 p.m. |
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WHERE: |
Henry Winkler - Laguna Hills Community Center - 25555 Alicia Pkwy, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
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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! |
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REGISTRATION: |
No registration required. Early arrival is suggested. Books are available for purchase, courtesy of Mysterious Galaxy. |
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OTHER LINKS: |
Author Henry Winkler -https://ocpl.org/page/slice-literary-orange |
This project is funded in part through a grant from the California Department of Aging and administered locally by the Orange County Office on Aging.