The author series is funded by the Kathy Murphy Speaker Series Fund at the Community Foundation.
His story “Star Power” for Outside about sailing through Micronesia with the world’s last star navigators was a Notable Selection for The Best American Science and Nature Writing.Įach year, the Clearview Library District, Clearview Library District Friends & Foundation, and the Kathy Murphy Speaker Series Fund are proud to present Clearview Reads, a series of literary events that brings popular authors to our community. Kirkus calls Campbell’s third book, The Color of War, "A fine account of a little-known milestone in the battle for civil rights." Campbell’s latest book, Braving It, was an Amazon Editor’s Pick for Best Memoirs and won the Silver Medal in the prestigious Lowell Thomas Award. Campbell’s story of his 2006 expedition to New Guinea, “Chasing Ghosts,” appeared in Outside magazine and was chosen for The Best American Travel Writing 2008. Campbell’s fascination with New Guinea and WWII led him to the story of the Ghost Mountain Boys, and his groundbreaking book of the same name, which the Chicago Tribune called “one of the best nonfiction titles of the year.” The book also won the 2008 RR Donnelley Award, given for the highest literary achievement by a Wisconsin author. For his first book, The Final Frontiersman, he logged hundreds of miles across arctic Alaska. The Final Frontiersman was chosen by Amazon as its #1 Outdoor title and one of the Top 50 books of the Year. Tickets can also be purchased at Words of Windsor.Ībout the author: James Campbell is the author of four books.
Proceeds benefit the Friends and Foundation’s Clearview Reads fund. Tickets are $5 for the author talk, which can be purchased at the Friends and Foundation website. in the auditorium with a book signing immediately following. The author talk with Campbell will begin at 7:00 p.m.
Friends of the Library memberships are available for purchase ($15) at the Friends and Foundation website and will be available for purchase at the door. The pre-talk event will be open to Friends of the Library members only. We will provide snacks and drinks fireside, and you'll get a chance to meet James and his daughter Aiden. The evening will begin with an outdoor pre-talk party at Severance High School at 5:30 p.m., outside on the courtyard patio. The Clearview Library District and The Clearview Library District Friends and Foundation will host James Campbell, author of Braving It, as part of the Clearview Reads series on Saturday, March 19, at Severance High School.
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