VIRTUAL: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream
A Friends Speaker Series Virtual Author Talk
2026-07-16 14:00:00
2026-07-16 15:00:00
America/New_York
VIRTUAL: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream
What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? Join author Reyna Grande for a virtual chat.
Reading Public Library -
Thursday, July 16
2:00pm - 3:00pm
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2026-07-16 14:00:00
2026-07-16 15:00:00
America/New_York
VIRTUAL: The Hidden Cost of the American Dream
What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? Join author Reyna Grande for a virtual chat.
Reading Public Library -
What is the true power of stories? Can they heal the jagged edges of a traumatic childhood? Is the cost of telling the story worth the price of the cure? Join author Reyna Grande for a virtual chat.
Join us for a virtual chat with author Reyna Grande as she discussses Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can’t Forget, which illuminates the hidden cost of the American Dream and the complex journey of healing that follows survival.
If you identify as a seeker, a dreamer, or “anyone who believes in the enduring, transformative power of finding one’s voice,” this talk is for you.
Register today to attend and ask the author questions!
About the Author:
Reyna Grande is an award-winning author, motivational speaker, and writing teacher who has written several novels, memoirs and anthologies often derived from her own harrowing experience.
This program is brought to you through the generosity of the Friends of the Reading Public Library. Thank you, Friends!
Check out more upcoming virtual author talks and enjoy recordings from past events by exploring our Friends Speaker Series page.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Event | Friends Sponsored Program | Friends Speaker Series | Author Event |
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