Calendar of Events
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
ETHS: Of Words & Water with Children's Books Author Shannon Hitchcock and Jim Stokely of the Wilma Dykeman Legacy
Category: Free event, History, heritage, Lecture, panel and Literature, spoken word, writing
October 9, 2024 @ 5:30 p.m.
“Water come down.” Those were the first words of writer, teacher, environmentalist, and historian Wilma Dykeman and a precursor to a life spent near her beloved French Broad River. Shannon Hitchcock will read from and discuss her new children’s book, Of Words & Water: The Wilma Dykeman Story (illustrated by Sophie Page), which brings the story of this remarkable woman to life. She will be joined by Wilma’s son, Jim Stokely, who is President of the nonprofit Wilma Dykeman Legacy. The conversation will include a look at Hitchcock’s research and Dykeman’s lifetime of advocacy and education as well as her connections to Berea College, University of Tennessee, the Knoxville News-Sentinel, and more.
Union Ave Books: October events
Category: Free event, Lecture, panel, Literature, spoken word, writing and Meetup
The UAB October events are so good - it's scary. This month, join us for book club nights, author events, and more! Continue reading for a not-so-haunting selection of upcoming events!
Book Lovers Night
This event will take place on October 1 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Lakeshore Park. This is a free event.
Spooky Kids' Book Club
This event will take place on October 5 at 9:00am at our bookstore. This is a free event.
Ron Rash
This event will take place on October 4 at 6:00pm at East Tennessee History Center. This is a free event. Space is limited! RSVP to secure your spot.
Storytime Saturdays
This event will take place on October 5 at 11:00am at Lawson McGee Library. This is a free event.
Poetry Night
This event will take place on October 10 at 6:00pm at the bookstore. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!
Jared Sullivan
This event will take place on October 17 at 6:00pm at the East Tennessee History Center. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!
24 Tales: an Anthology Reading
This event will take place on October 27 at 3:00pm at the bookstore. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!
Clare Gilmore
This event will take place on October 29 at 6:00pm at the bookstore. This is a free event. Please RSVP so we know to expect you!
Union Ave Books, 517 Union Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902. Information: 865-951-2180, www.unionavebooks.com
