Library Readings

“Reyna Grande’s powerful work and discussion exceeded our expectations, and has had a real impact on our community.  She helped us achieve a major goal of All Henrico Reads –  to bring us together, through literature.”  Patty Conway, Community Relations Coordinator, Henrico County Public Library.

Contact the Author

To have Reyna visit and present her work at your library, please contact her at reynagrande@gmail.com to discuss date, honorarium, schedule, location, and any equipment or materials the author will need.

Photo by Chris Fanning

Budget

The host is responsible for an honorarium due the day of the visit or shortly thereafter. If there is travel involved, the host is responsible for travel cost, lodging, and meals unless honorarium is all-inclusive. Please discuss arrangements and details with Reyna.

Photo by Chris Fanning

Book Sales and Autographing

Reyna Grande’s visits include a book signing session. Most local bookstores are happy to handle book sales, or you can order directly from Simon & Schuster.  You can also let Reyna know if you want her to bring copies of her books. Please remember that books should be ordered two to three months in advance to secure copies and allow time for shipping.

Publicizing the Event

Reach out to local schools and let the faculty, teachers, PTA members and students know about the event. Post plenty of flyers at your library and local business and have copies of Reyna’s book available for your patrons to check out prior to her visit. Consider contacting your local media announcing the event and invite them to attend.

 

Previous Library Events:

2021

  • Hamilton East Public Library, Noblesville, IN
  • Garfield Public Library, Rifle, CO
  • North Central Library, WA

2019

  • Bensenville Community Library, Bensenville, IL

2018

  • Sunnyside Community Library, WA
  • Yakima Central Library, WA
  • Wood Library, Canandaigua, NY
  • Palmyra Library, Palmyra, NY
  • Greece Library, Rochester, NY
  • Pickleweed Library, CA

2017

  • Richland Library Main, Columbia, SC
  • Greenwood County Library, GreenWood SC
  • Gail Borden Public Library, Elgin, IL
  • Wilkinson PUblic LIbrary, Telluride, CO
  • Estes Valley Library, Estes Park CO
  • Basalt Public Library, Basalt, CO
  • Aberdeen Timberland Library, WA
  • Centralia Timberland Library, WA
  • Chehalis Timberland Library, WA
  • Brentwood County Library, CA
  • Davis Branch Public Library, Davis, CA
  • Knights Landing Branch, CA
  • Winters Public Library, Winters, CA
  • Peoria Public Library, Peoria, IL
  • ELA Area Public Library, Lake Zurich, IL

2016

  • Hoyt Public Library, Saginaw, MI
  • Woodland Public Library, Woodland, CA
  • Camarillo Public Library,  Camarillo, CA
  • San Leandro Public Library, San Leandro, CA
  • East Los Angeles Public Library, Los Angeles, CA
  • Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill, NC
  • Hayward Public Library, CA
  • South San Francisco Public Library, CA

2015

  • Downey City Library, Downey, CA
  • Santa Fe Springs Library, CA
  • Tustin Branch Library, Orange County, CA
  • Los Angeles Central Library ALOUD Series, Interview with Sandra Cisneros, CA

2014

  • Salt Lake City Public Library, Salt Lake, UT
  • Santa Monica Public Library, Santa Monica, CA
  • Herrick Library, Holland, MI
  • Waldorf  West Branch Library, Waldorf, MD
  • Santa Monica Public Library, Pico-Branch

2013

  • Pickleweed Library, San Rafael, CA
  • Novato Public Library, Novato, CA
  • Point Reyes Public Library, Point Reyes, CA
  • Downey Public Library, Downey, CA
  • Tacoma Public Library, Tacoma, WA

2012

  • Santa Ana Public Library, Santa Ana, CA
  • Whittier Public Library, Whittier, CA
  • Olympia-Timberland Library, Olympia, WA
  • The Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

2011

  • Linda Vista Library, Pasadena, CA

2010

  • Marin County Public Library, Marin County, CA
  • Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay, CA
  • Corona Public Library, Corona, CA
  • East Los Angeles Library, Los Angeles, CA

2009

  • Los Alamitos Public Library, Seal Beach, CA
  • Philadelphia Free Public Library, Philadelphia, CA

2008

  • Cypress Park Library, Cypress Park, CA
  • Signal Hill Library, Signal Hill, CA

2007

  • Groton Public Library, Groton, CT
  • East Los Angeles Library, Los Angeles, CA
  • Leland R. Weaver –County of Los Angeles Public Library, South Gate, CA

2006

  • Sonoma County Library, Santa Rosa, CA
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Library, San Jose, CA