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Author Talk: Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles
2025-05-21 18:30:00 2025-05-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Author Talk: Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles Join us for a book signing and giveaway with Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles and her new book, "Smart Girl" James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wednesday, May 21
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-21 18:30:00 2025-05-21 19:30:00 America/New_York Author Talk: Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles Join us for a book signing and giveaway with Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles and her new book, "Smart Girl" James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join us for a book signing and giveaway with Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles and her new book, "Smart Girl"

Alexandria native, Dr. La'Tonya Rease Miles, will give a special hometown book signing and conversation about her journey as a first-generation college student and the power of libraries in shaping student success. Drawing from her memoir Smart Girl, she’ll share personal stories, insights on how libraries can foster belonging, and practical ways to support first-gen students in their academic and career journeys. Attendees will walk away with a deeper understanding of the first-gen experience and tangible ways to uplift and empower first-gen scholars in their own communities.

You can read more details about the book at this link: www.smartgirlbook.com

A playlist of songs that are inspired by Smart Girl: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6aPmbm2N9ciNs3q3RoNbxN?si=00028b8eeaac4d29&nd=1&dlsi=e4d2a299a0454d40

Additional information about La'Tonya can be found here: https://www.latonyareasemiles.com/

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James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
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