NM STATE LIBRARY LECTURE SERIES BOOK DISPLAY

The New Mexico Book Co-op participated in the New Mexico State Library Lecture Series this year and showcased and sold books from about 40 local authors and publishers. The lectures were on May 9, June 20, September 19, and October 24. Each lecture featured local authors and publishers. The lecture series was called "Literary Passions: Southwest Authors and Their Publishers Speak at the New Mexico State Library." The lectures were held in conjunction with the exhibit of New Mexico's private presses which was on display at the Palace of the Governors and the State Library.



NM STATE LIBRARY LECTURE SERIES FEATURES LOCAL AUTHORS & PUBLISHERS

The New Mexico Book Co-op will be participating in the New Mexico State Library Lecture Series this year and will be showcasing and selling books from about 40 local authors and publishers. The lectures will be on May 9, June 20, September 19, and October 24. Each lecture will feature local authors and publishers. For more information on this call 505/344-9382.


The New Mexico State Library at 1209 Camino Carlos Rey in Santa Fe is starting a revolutionary lecture series that will stimulate librarians and teachers and also satisfy the general public called “Literary Passions: Southwest Authors & Their Publishers Speak at the New Mexico State Library.” The speaker series is an outgrowth of the “Lasting Impressions” exhibit at the Palace of the Governors and the State Library. The State Library officials hope the public will come for the speakers and stay to see the exhibit. In addition to the speakers at each event there will be a display and sale of New Mexico books from children’s picture books, historical novels, nonfiction, how-to, and the speaker’s novels. All of this is an outgrowth of the “Lasting Impressions” exhibit on New Mexico publishers. All events are free and open to the public.


The Lecture series starts May 9 with Judith Van Gieson and Don Bullis talking about the formation of ABQ Press. ABQ Press, which was started in January, may be New Mexico’s newest publisher. Van Gieson and Bullis will talk informally to teachers and librarians at 4pm on May 9 and to the general public at 5pm. They will be available after the talk to sign their newest books Wolf Path and Bulls Eye as well as their old favorites. Van Gieson lives in the North Valley of Albuquerque while Bullis lives in Rio Rancho. Both are well known with large followings.


June 20 will showcase Sallie Bingham and Sunstone Press of Santa Fe. September 19 will feature Father Thomas J. Steele of Albuquerque and santero Dr. Charlie Carrillo of Santa Fe with LPD Press of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque. Wrapping up this year’s lecture series on October 24 will be Joan Logghe and La Alameda Press of La Alameda. Each will speak casually to teachers and librarians first and talk to the general public at 5pm. Each talk will have an assortment of New Mexico books for attendees to look at and even buy.



Tuesday, May 9 at 5pm -- Judith Van Giesen and Don Bullis, ABQ Press

Tuesday, June 20 at 5pm -- Sallie Bingham, Sunstone Press

Tuesday, September 19 at 5pm -- Father Thomas J. Steele and Dr. Charles Carrillo, LPD Press

Tuesday, October 24 at 5pm -- Joan Logghe, La Alamenda Press



The Lecture Series is the result of a desire by New Mexico State Library Director Richard Akeroyd to showcase New Mexico books, authors, and publishers. The committee for the series included staff from the State Library and members of the New Mexico Book Co-op, and the New Mexico Book Association. The Lecture Series is free and open to the public. For more information call 505/476-9790.