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Author Talk: Sophia Glock
2026-03-10 17:00:00 2026-03-10 18:00:00 America/New_York Author Talk: Sophia Glock Join us for a conversation with Sophia Glock about her YA graphic novels and her journey as a cartoonist. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Tuesday, March 10
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-10 17:00:00 2026-03-10 18:00:00 America/New_York Author Talk: Sophia Glock Join us for a conversation with Sophia Glock about her YA graphic novels and her journey as a cartoonist. James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library

Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join us for a conversation with Sophia Glock about her YA graphic novels and her journey as a cartoonist.

Sophia Glock is a cartoonist who lives in Virginia. Her new graphic novel, Before We Wake, comes out in February 2026, and her graphic memoir, Passport, was published by Little Brown Young Readers in 2021. 

Before We Wake: Haunted by a recurring dream, Alicia borrows a book about lucid dreaming, and soon learns to take control of her sleeping life. She welcomes the arrival of her best friend's boyfriend in her dreamworld, and soon sparks start to fly. But then he admits, when they are both awake, that he remembers everything that happened while they were asleep. Suddenly, Alicia’s dream life has become as complicated as her waking one.

Passport: Young Sophia has lived in so many different countries, she can barely keep count. Stationed now with her family in Central America because of her parents' work, Sophia feels displaced as an American living abroad, when she has hardly spent any of her life in America. Everything changes when she reads a letter she was never meant to see and uncovers her parents' secret. They are not who they say they are. They are working for the CIA. As Sophia tries to make sense of this news, and the web of lies surrounding her, she begins to question everything.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Teens | Author Talks |

TAGS: | Women's History Month | Teens | Author talk |

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
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Upcoming Events

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Author Talk: Sophia Glock
Tue, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a conversation with Sophia Glock about her YA graphic novels and her journey as a cartoonist.
The Write Stuff - for aspiring writers and seasoned authors alike
Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join us for a creative writing workshop where you will explore different novel structures, dialogue, worldbuilding, the editing process, AI, and more!
English Language Learning
Wed, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
Stories and Songs
Thu, Mar 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Stories and Songs
Thu, Mar 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5.
Duncan Literary Society - Not Your Average Book Club
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us at The Company of Books, where we discuss what we're currently reading. Bring something to write with; you are always going to leave with a list of things to add to your TBR pile!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
Herbalism in the US - A Story of Diversity, Resistance & Identity
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join local Clinical Herbalist, Kay Sidahmed, for an overview of the variety and diversity of herbal medicine traditions in our country, and their role in shaping and sustaining cultural identity
Cancelled
Sensory Storytime
Mon, Mar 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come join Ms. Naomi for an interactive story time that is full of adventure and fun! Ages 2-8 Venga y unirse con Ms. Naomi por un cuentacuentos interactivo lleno de aventura y diversión. Edades 2-8
Spitfire Club - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
English Language Learning
Wed, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
Spitfire - 4th and 5th Grade
Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world one book at a time!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Area
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
Spitfire Club - Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Wed, Mar 25, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world, one book at a time!
DIY Pressed Flower Bouquet - (ADULTS ONLY)
Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Arrange dried and pressed flowers into a colorful bouquet that is frame-worthy for your home! (ADULTS ONLY)
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English Language Learning
Wed, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Join us every Wednesday evening for FREE beginner to intermediate classes! / ¡Únase a nosotros todos los miércoles por la noche para recibir clases GRATIS para principiantes e intermedios!
Spitfire - 4th and 5th Grade
Thu, Mar 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Changing the world one book at a time!
Nerdy Knotters - Knitting and Crochet group
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Both beginners and advanced fiber artists are welcome! Ages 13+
VETOGA Weekly Community Yoga (Hatha-Raja) - Dharma Level II lessons hosted by Adam Shaw
Sat, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beth Patridge Meeting Room
All levels are welcome, to stretch, breathe and cultivate connections with body-heart-mind-spirit
Cancelled
Sensory Storytime
Mon, Mar 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come join Ms. Naomi for an interactive story time that is full of adventure and fun! Ages 2-8 Venga y unirse con Ms. Naomi por un cuentacuentos interactivo lleno de aventura y diversión. Edades 2-8
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