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SUMMARY:Whittier Reads 2026: An Evening with Brian Fies, author of A Fire Story-Central Library
DESCRIPTION:<p>The Whittier Public Library invites you to a special virtual author talk with acclaimed graphic novelist&nbsp;Brian Fies. He will discuss his powerful memoir&nbsp;<em data-start="217" data-end="231">A Fire Story</em>, which shares his family’s experience losing their home in the Northern California wildfires and explores themes of loss, resilience, and community.</p><p data-start="382" data-end="683" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Fies&nbsp;will speak about his creative process and the real-life events behind the book, followed by a live Q&amp;A. The program will be streamed via Zoom at the Central Library and is free and open to the public. We encourage the community to read&nbsp;<em data-start="623" data-end="637">A Fire Story</em>&nbsp;and join us for this meaningful conversation.</p><p><strong>Central Library • 6:00 p.m.• Free with ticket</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Central Library<br>7344 Washington Ave.<br>(562) 567-9900</strong></p>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>The Whittier Public Library invites you to a special virtual author talk with acclaimed graphic novelist&nbsp;Brian Fies. He will discuss his powerful memoir&nbsp;<em data-start="217" data-end="231">A Fire Story</em>, which shares his family’s experience losing their home in the Northern California wildfires and explores themes of loss, resilience, and community.</p><p data-start="382" data-end="683" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Fies&nbsp;will speak about his creative process and the real-life events behind the book, followed by a live Q&amp;A. The program will be streamed via Zoom at the Central Library and is free and open to the public. We encourage the community to read&nbsp;<em data-start="623" data-end="637">A Fire Story</em>&nbsp;and join us for this meaningful conversation.</p><p><strong>Central Library • 6:00 p.m.• Free with ticket</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Central Library<br>7344 Washington Ave.<br>(562) 567-9900</strong></p>
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