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Author visit, public radio journalist Shannon A. Mullen, Wellesley Books

August 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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Wellesley BooksPublic radio journalist Shannon A. Mullen will discuss her non-fiction book, In Other Words, Leadership.

In Other Words, Leadership tells the surprising true story of a yearlong correspondence between Maine’s current governor, Janet Mills, and a young mother who sent her weekly handwritten letters of support through the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“A remarkable story of work, worry, art, faith, community, life, and hope. An instant classic.” –Heather Cox Richardson, historian

Shannon will be in conversation with Meghna Chakrabarti, host of NPR’s On Point.

This in-person event will take place at Wellesley Books, 82 Central Street, Wellesley, MA.

This is a free event but you must RSVP in order to secure your spot. You can do so by clicking the link below (no fees) or by calling us at 781-431-1160 during store hours (also no fees).

To RSVP and for more information: https://www.wellesleybooks.com/event/shannon-mullen

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Date:
August 30
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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Event Categories:
Books, Business

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Wellesley Books, 82 Central St., Wellesley, MA
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